The Soccer Thread (Version 7.0)

[mjp1542]

I love the new USMNT kit. Just love it.

It's fantastic. Especially getting rid of the old, cartoonish crest.

 

[Captain Obvious]

Anyone getting MLS Live? Bought it yesterday. $50 for a season (using a promo code) isn't bad.

 

[Webster]

I love the new USMNT kit. Just love it.

It's a solid one.

http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/u-s-teams-to-wear-classic-white/

I like it. The red and white hoops were good also, but I could not find it in an XXL at any store.

in other news, Giggs signs for yet another year.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

in other news, Giggs signs for yet another year.

In other news, Inky did a happy dance.

At this point, I'm starting to think he and Sir Alex will never retire.

 

[Webster]

in other news, Giggs signs for yet another year.

In other news, Inky did a happy dance.

At this point, I'm starting to think he and Sir Alex will never retire.

SAF will have to be carried out, with a belly full of claret.

As long as you don't focus on the whole long term affair with the sister-in-law thing, Giggs is the best

 

[Inky_Wretch]

in other news, Giggs signs for yet another year.

In other news, Inky did a happy dance.

At this point, I'm starting to think he and Sir Alex will never retire.

SAF will have to be carried out, with a belly full of claret.

As long as you don't focus on the whole long term affair with the sister-in-law thing, Giggs is the best

THAT NEVER HAPPENED!

<Puts fingers in ears> Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalala, I can't hear you!

 

[Bubbler]

On this date 125 years ago, William McGregor set in motion the formation of the English Football League with this letter ...

Every year it is becoming more and more difficult for football clubs of any standing to meet their friendly engagements and even arrange friendly matches. The consequence is that at the last moment, through cup-tie interference, clubs are compelled to take on teams who will not attract the public.
I beg to tender the following suggestion as a means of getting over the difficulty: that ten or twelve of the most prominent clubs in England combine to arrange home-and-away fixtures each season, the said fixtures to be arranged at a friendly conference about the same time as the International Conference.
This combination might be known as the Association Football Union, and could be managed by representative from each club. Of course, this is in no way to interfere with the National Association; even the suggested matches might be played under cup-tie rules. However, this is a detail.
My object in writing to you at present is merely to draw your attention to the subject, and to suggest a friendly conference to discuss the matter more fully. I would take it as a favour if you would kindly think the matter over, and make whatever suggestions you deem necessary. I am only writing to the following – Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion, and Aston Villa, and would like to hear what other clubs you would suggest.
I am, yours very truly, William McGregor (Aston Villa F.C.)
P.S. How would Friday, 23 March 1888, suit for the friendly conference at Anderton's Hotel, London?

Thank you, William McGregor. It has really become my passion over time.

Trivia question ... which club won the first league title?

The same club is also part of the answer for another question ... which clubs still play at the site they played in when the league was formed?

 

[JPW]

Anyone getting MLS Live? Bought it yesterday. $50 for a season (using a promo code) isn't bad.

I imagine I'll end up buying it once the free preview of Direct Kick on TV runs out. $50 is a great deal compared to other similar packages.

 

[spikechiquet]

Anyone getting MLS Live? Bought it yesterday. $50 for a season (using a promo code) isn't bad.

I imagine I'll end up buying it once the free preview of Direct Kick on TV runs out. $50 is a great deal compared to other similar packages.

I just got all the soccer channels again and I'm never able to watch them actually live, so I just set my DVR to record anything that pops up that is MLS. I'll probably get to see about 60-70% of the games that way.

 

[NoOneLikesUs]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21644726

I'm sure it was right there in the original bid all along. "Hey look, there's no forking way we can hold this thing in the middle of summer, so we're moving it to winter."

 

[spikechiquet]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21644726

I'm sure it was right there in the original bid all along. "Hey look, there's no forking way we can hold this thing in the middle of summer, so we're moving it to winter."

Oh, good. They get to play in the high 80s/low 90s instead of in the 120s.

 

[Webster]

2-1 to Spurs. Arsenal now are 5 behind Chelski for 4th and 7 behind Spurs for 3rd. Not impossible by any means, but you have to think that they don't have the squad to do it.