The Soccer Thread (Version 8)

Goes to show you can spend all the money in the world on strikers and it doesn't mean shit when your back line is a joke (and worse now, with Evans injured at center back). Get ready for more 5-3 results from that outfit.

 

The entire Premier League are Man City fans at the moment as they are home to Chelsea.

 

USA? USA? USA?

http://www.thewire.com/global/2014/09/fifa-exec-says-qatar-wont-be-hosting-the-2022-world-cup/380576/

 

They'll do it anyway, but what's the point? There's no one out there who can fix it, including SAF. Although I suspect that will be the eventual outcome.

 

Theo Zwanziger is just one FIFA official talking out of school, but the media has taken the story and run with it. Fact is, FIFA is sticking to its guns regarding Qatar 2022.

 

What a goal by Jagielka in Fergie Time to tie the Merseyside derby.

 

It's one thing to arrest the streaker.

It's another thing to beat his ass ...

This is what happens: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=701490959927863&id=307000662710230

 

The Hand of Gaza ...

Maradona to coach Palestinian National Team.

 

Other than maybe coaching Cuba, that is the most Maradona job ever.

 

In connection with his new book, there have been a lot of Roy Keane stories written the past few days. I really enjoyed this from The Guardian -- http://www.theguardian.com/football/quiz/2013/apr/05/roy-keane-tony-soprano-quotes-quiz

 

So many goosebumps.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/sideline/news/article/2014/10/08/video-us-soccer-tear-jerking-tribute-landon-donovan-famed-usmnt-career

 

I still disagree with the decision to leave him off of the squad, but can see why Klinsi did what he did. I do know that, with 20 minutes to go against Belgium, I'd rather have seen Landon come off of the bench instead of Wondo.