The British & Irish Football Thread

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by tob

I did not watch the women's world cup but i know the women's game is bigger in America.

You guys must not appreciate hairless legs the way we Americans do.

Let me tell you, seriously, if German wins it, they’ll make history (enabling both Men and Women current World Cup holders, at the same time) and I’d bet that record lasts for a long time. I’m sort of rooting for them because the U.S. National Team has been playing uninspiring football as of late….and dare I say it, really don’t deserve to win at this rate.

Haven't watched today's match, but they should have beaten China...easily.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

You guys must not appreciate hairless legs the way we Americans do.

Let me tell you, seriously, if German wins it, they’ll make history (enabling both Men and Women current World Cup holders, at the same time) and I’d bet that record lasts for a long time. I’m sort of rooting for them because the U.S. National Team has been playing uninspiring football as of late….and dare I say it, really don’t deserve to win at this rate.

Haven't watched today's match, but they should have beaten China...easily.

[Pizzamorg]

Leicester finally sign that Japanese striker they've been trying to sign for years, it's taken so long the striker is now 29 years old. Seems a bit of a gamble to offer him a four year contract, keepers can play until they're nearing forty but I'm not so sure it'll work out the same for a forward. Subject to a work permit either way.

[tob]

Arsenal confirm signing of Petr Cech.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...h-from-chelsea

[tob]

Man United bid over 28 million for Sergio Ramos breaking news.

[Geoff D]

Apparently Pearson's been sacked. Again. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33338638

Now he can waffle on about ostriches and choke opposition players somewhere else.

[Pizzamorg]

I came in to celebrate the great news about holding onto Schlupp, but then I see the article posted above. That is a bit of a shocker. He had a mostly abysmal season, granted, but he also pulled off one of the greatest escapes in history. Maybe a manager with more consistency would be better, but Pearson has done the graft and the players respect him. I think it can have a very negative impact removing him now. I wonder if it's to do with the way his son acted.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Apparently Pearson's been sacked. Again. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33338638

Now he can waffle on about ostriches and choke opposition players somewhere else.

Surprised they waited till now to sack him.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

You guys must not appreciate hairless legs the way we Americans do.

Let me tell you, seriously, if German wins it, they’ll make history (enabling both Men and Women current World Cup holders, at the same time) and I’d bet that record lasts for a long time. I’m sort of rooting for them because the U.S. National Team has been playing uninspiring football as of late….and dare I say it, really don’t deserve to win at this rate.

Haven't watched today's match, but they should have beaten China...easily.

The US ladies deserved the win today though. For once the Germans are let down by their penalties!

[tob]

Liverpool sign Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...om-southampton

[Pizzamorg]

Leicester have sold Chris Wood, dunno why everyone is getting upset over it we didn't use him any way and we've signed the striker Pearson always wanted. Although Pearson is gone now so...

[tob]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Leicester have sold Chris Wood, dunno why everyone is getting upset over it we didn't use him any way and we've signed the striker Pearson always wanted. Although Pearson is gone now so...

Who would you like to see as the new manager Pizzamorg.

[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by tob

Who would you like to see as the new manager Pizzamorg.

Honestly, I don't know. We definitely need someone who doesn't play favourites and someone who is willing to mix it up on a regular basis, they were Pearson's faults.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by tob

Liverpool sign Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...om-southampton

And Palace will get a big slice of that fee, lovely jubbly. Hope he does well there.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Honestly, I don't know. We definitely need someone who doesn't play favourites and someone who is willing to mix it up on a regular basis, they were Pearson's faults.

The owners have to come out and explain to the fans why they sacked him.

[Ultra_Violence]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Honestly, I don't know. We definitely need someone who doesn't play favourites and someone who is willing to mix it up on a regular basis, they were Pearson's faults.

Two words: Big Sam.

[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by Ultra_Violence

Two words: Big Sam.

That would be amazing!

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by tob

Arsenal confirm signing of Petr Cech.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...h-from-chelsea

This is good.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

This is good.

We got him at last penton.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The US ladies deserved the win today though. For once the Germans are let down by their penalties!

They did. I’m not sure if it was because they played at a higher (much higher) performance level than in the previous matches…..or if the coach came to her senses and went to a 4-3-3 which better suited the talent of the team….or the Germans were simply fatigued due to the double overtime and penalty shootout vs. the French a couple days prior….or a combination of the above.

But whatever it was, I’ll take it.

Note to Tob….not just hairless legs…but something else the men don’t also have when they play is wearing eye liner while on the field.