13/14 Football Thread

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Some pretty sweet goals in the UCL this morning.

Oscar scored a beaut for Chelsea, whilst Tello also netted a nice one.

Surprised at the Barca vs Spartak scoreline!

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Oscars goal was beautiful. I didn't think he would make the step up at Chelsea as quickly as he has seems to be.

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

The turn is just beautiful, and then to hit it pretty much perfectly into the corner... fantastic goal.

I hope Del Piero scores a few like that. :rockon:

 

[The Brizz]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

You're spot on Scotty.

Ironic how he is Manly Boss, the club that Ben Kennedy played for when he was one of the first people to blatantly dive in league and not only that he did it in a SOO. Cat.

Great signing Heskey it wasn't that long ago he was good enough to be in England squads and Ballack and Del Piero may be slowing down but they have something the average A-League player has and that is class and ADP in particular has it in abundance.

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Got my tickets to Sydney vs Jets on October 13. :rockon:

Don't think I've been this excited for an A-League match since the 2008 GF! Keen as a bean.

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1121178/Ballack-bound-for-the-A-League

It's looking promising! Very excited for the upcoming season now :D

 

[Kimlo]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Out of interest, what do you guys think about possible ego problems with huge names like Ballack and ADP? ADP seems like a really humble guy, Ballack I don't know him too well.

My question is do you think guys like this would take the coaches they work under seriously?

Ballack V ADP will be a good game to watch. Hope the signing happens.

 

[pennywisealfie]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

I dont think there would be any problems, these are the kind of players where you would have to keep them happy rather than tell them what to do and the coaches would likely know that.

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

They will be the most skilled professionals in the league. All three have played at the highest levels of the game and bring not only a wealth of talent, but experience as well. From being professionals at that level, I'm sure they will conduct themselves accordingly. None of them have a track record of arrogance (that I know of), so I imagine there won't be a problem.

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

From being professionals at that level, I'm sure they will conduct themselves accordingly. None of them have a track record of arrogance (that I know of), so I imagine there won't be a problem.

Exactly.

These guys aren't 22 year old hotshots who go clubbing, have the ladies chasing after them and are the desire of various clubs - they're seasoned professionals who have been playing at the top level of the game for more than a decade.

They're all classy guys, and they'll know what's required of them in helping the game to grow in Australia.

 

[Porthoz]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Ballack is a bit of a hothead and there were some problems at Chelsea if I recall correctly.
Seriously Scotty, putting Heskey in the same boat as Del Piero and Ballack...? :scared:

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Ballack is a bit of a hothead and there were some problems at Chelsea if I recall correctly.
Seriously Scotty, putting Heskey in the same boat as Del Piero and Ballack...? :scared:

In terms of quality and talent? God no. In terms of experience? Well he wouldn't be far away. He has played for one of the biggest clubs in Europe, played Champions league football, played at major international tournaments and has won the FA and UEFA cups. But he is grouped together with them here based on the fact that they are high profile signings by the A-league made in reasonably quick succession.

Ballack was lazy at times at Chelsea if I remember correctly. And his discipline was lacking at times, but that being said... he's German. How ill-disciplined can a German really be?

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Mark Halsey is an absolute ****ing ****.

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PtA-nFAeVg

If you didn't catch the game this morning ning, check that out. Lovely build up to Sahin's goal. Suso is looking promising for you guys.

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Yeah dude, I caught it... jizzed all over the telly. Made getting up at 5am to watch on a dodgy Arab stream worth it! :rockon:

That goal was immense. Not so much the final few passes (although they were lovely!), but the build up play over on the right in the middle of the park is what really excited me. That's the style that Brendan Rodgers is trying to implement, and gee it's got me feeling pretty damn optimistic.

We've got some awesome kids coming through, reaping the benefits of all the hard work done by Rafa Benitez in overhauling the academy.

I'm sure you've heard about Raheem Sterling, and yeah Suso really looks the goods. Such composure and vision for a young lad. I'd keep an eye out for Jerome Sinclair to - became our youngest ever player this morning. He's meant to be hot shit.

Haha, I am like a kid on Christmas morning here, can't wait to see what the future holds for Liverpool FC. :rockon:

 

[Porthoz]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Haha, I am like a kid on Christmas morning here, can't wait to see what the future holds for Liverpool FC. :rockon:

My crystal ball says... A very honorable 6th place! :thumbup1:

 

[Black Philip]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Yeah dude, I caught it... jizzed all over the telly. Made getting up at 5am to watch on a dodgy Arab stream worth it! :rockon:

That goal was immense. Not so much the final few passes (although they were lovely!), but the build up play over on the right in the middle of the park is what really excited me. That's the style that Brendan Rodgers is trying to implement, and gee it's got me feeling pretty damn optimistic.

We've got some awesome kids coming through, reaping the benefits of all the hard work done by Rafa Benitez in overhauling the academy.

I'm sure you've heard about Raheem Sterling, and yeah Suso really looks the goods. Such composure and vision for a young lad. I'd keep an eye out for Jerome Sinclair to - became our youngest ever player this morning. He's meant to be hot shit.

Haha, I am like a kid on Christmas morning here, can't wait to see what the future holds for Liverpool FC. :rockon:

Sinclair was born in 1996...wow, that makes me feel a little bit old! Good to know not all pool fans are pessimists at the moment. I think it's disgraceful that the likes of Rodgers and AVB are being slated so early on at their new clubs.

 

[ningnangnong]

Re: 12/13 Football Thread

Aye, most of the supporters on the forums I visit are alright, but there seems to be a decent sized contingent who have it in for Rodgers for no real apparent reason at all, then criticise him over the most minuscule of things.

Can't understand why Spurs fans have gotten on AVB's back so quickly... weren't they booing him/the team after their first or second home game? Utterly ridiculous. Although, maybe that's more because they didn't want the club to let go of Redknapp, but still.