Football: WORLD CUP 06 and close season/transfer discussion.

aureole · Post by **aureole** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 11:19 am 0

That'd be neat.

Acronym · Post by **Acronym** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 12:36 pm 0

"football thread: two drink minimum"...

(Damien Duff would be a very good signing.)

mac monkey · Post by **mac monkey** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:37 pm 0

Nice one, just got to add a few more to the list.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4633811.stm

romanista · Post by **romanista** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:48 pm 0

Acronym wrote:"football thread: two drink minimum"...

(Damien Duff would be a very good signing.)

great article in a dutch literary footmagazine, Johan. Chivas Guadelajara is now in the MLS.. the latin press in Los Angeles was all shouting about that it would be a superclassico between the latin and anglo-saxon american culture.. the reporter was all excited about real feuds between futball fans in the usa (the slogan used by Chivas USA was actually Adios Soccer, Hola Futbol)...

but in the end Chivas is bottom of table, there is a adult man doing funny in a animal suit, the are cheerleaders which just keep on laughing, and mexican americans who jump like mexicans only when the photographer tell them to...

Futebol is doomed in the US...

TFO · Post by **TFO** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:59 pm 0

romanista wrote:Futebol is doomed in the US...

Because the Gridiron / Hockey / Basketball / Baseball businesses are too big and powerful to allow (mens) football in for Middle America...
Discuss.

merman · Post by **merman** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:22 pm 0

The Frozen One wrote:
romanista wrote:Futebol is doomed in the US...
Because the Gridiron / Hockey / Basketball / Baseball businesses are too big and powerful to allow (mens) football in for Middle America...
Discuss.

Actually, MLS has finally progressed beyond the point of hiring has-beens who have played out their careers in other countries. (Mention no names, Jurgen Klinsmann). There are a lot of good young players out there. The recent England tour was disappointing in terms of attendance, but the US national team is getting stronger.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:25 pm 0

Sickboy wrote:

Alan Shearer.

Acronym · Post by **Acronym** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:30 pm 0

PaulEMoz wrote:
Sickboy wrote:
Alan Shearer.

Andrius Skerla.

cyric100 · Post by **cyric100** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:34 pm 0

romanista wrote:Futebol is doomed in the US...

I dunno. I watched San Jose Earthquakes tonk Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 on saturday and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Sure, the quality of the footie wasn't at Premiership standard (unsurprising) but it was pretty good overall. Cheerleaders being there was a little weird, but they seemed to wander off after about 20 minutes. Being SJ vs LA there was suitable banter, but with very few away fans it was a bit one sided. Quite a reasonable number of home fans though.

Anyway, came away thinking I'd have to go more often

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:54 pm 0

cyric100 wrote:
romanista wrote:Futebol is doomed in the US...
I dunno. I watched San Jose Earthquakes tonk Los Angeles Galaxy 3-0 on saturday and it was thoroughly enjoyable. Sure, the quality of the footie wasn't at Premiership standard (unsurprising) but it was pretty good overall. Cheerleaders being there was a little weird, but they seemed to wander off after about 20 minutes. Being SJ vs LA there was suitable banter, but with very few away fans it was a bit one sided. Quite a reasonable number of home fans though.

Anyway, came away thinking I'd have to go more often

So, what's the take-up like in local schools and/or local leagues? If it takes root there then football may have some chance of gaining wider appeal, I guess.

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 4:57 pm 0

KevG wrote:So, what's the take-up like in local schools and/or local leagues? If it takes root there then football may have some chance of gaining wider appeal, I guess.

As far as I can tell, women/girls and young uns are really getting into it. Unfortunately, absolutely no men over the age of 25 give a toss about it, and all consider it a girls' game. Also, the format of it is not suited to US spectators, meaning it's very unlikely it will ever catch on to any degree here. There is a chance, if the upcoming generation really gets into it enough, but I can't see it making any headway into the four main US sports myself.

cyric100 · Post by **cyric100** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:22 pm 0

KevG wrote:So, what's the take-up like in local schools and/or local leagues? If it takes root there then football may have some chance of gaining wider appeal, I guess.

It is still widely considered a girls sport and will still have trouble making headway. However, I come across more and more people starting to take an interest and maybe if the US puts in a good showing at next years world cup some ground will be gained. Long way to go though...

mac monkey · Post by **mac monkey** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:31 pm 0

you better be quick if your still after tickets for CL match......

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldow ... 9-1005.htm

PaulEMoz · Post by **PaulEMoz** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 6:00 pm 0

Benitez is god - proof!

Now, which 'Pool fan is going to have that as their signature?

EDIT: Arse, Photobucket resized it.

KevG · Post by **KevG** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 8:18 pm 0

i8manx wrote:you better be quick if your still after tickets for CL match......

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldow ... 9-1005.htm

indeed. Ta for the heds up. Bit hacked off to be honest because I couldnt find any ticket selling details on the official site yesterday. The day they went on sale!!!!

So, I'm gonna have to be very quick