Now, let's talk some SOCCER!

Wrongrightleftoverrightnoargueingintaste

Come again

Are you referring about OZ rules? Seen one game in Sydney- liked it. After an hour of puzzling out what it was all about. Actually quite simple: just kick each others *sses as hard as one can

Might wanna see that one- i'll look it up.

Perhaps if you sit on it , you might breed something 'right' after all

Regards and play on (whatever you play),
slam

 

Ah yes, Rugby is a rather cute game. I remember a few years back when the "All Blacks" (I"m sure it is your favorite team) did their ritual before the 1'st whistle. It was a nice touch. I love "Aussie Rules" too.

Of course this thread is about the "BEAUTIFUL GAME". You know, Pele, Baggio, Cruyff, Bergkamp, Linneker, Yashin, Zidane, etc etc etc.

Play on, big ed

 

Last farewell to our General​

Rinus Michels ​

• 9 february 1928 ​

† 3 march 2005​

Inventor of "Total Football" or "Clockwork Orange". Grandfather of all Ajax and Holland soccer succes...

Holland mourns. ​

LEGENDARY COACH RINUS MICHELS PASSES AWAY
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In the early hours of the morning the KNVB received the sad news that legendary coach Rinus Michels has passed away. He suffered complications after heart surgery. Michels is Holland's most succesfull coach, winning the 1988 European championships. He will not only be remembered for his obvious prize-winning achievements, but is largely recognized as the architect of the Dutch school.

Rinus Michels was quite a decent player for Ajax in the early fifties, picking up five international caps, but his achievements as a manager earned him the respect he enjoyed throughout the soccer world.

With Ajax, Michels developed Holland's typical style of play, with attacking backs and switching positions. After conquering Europe with Ajax, he implemented his ideas in the national team as head coach during the 1974 World Cup finals. Although hosts Germany beat the Dutch in the final, the 'Oranje' were regarded moral winners of the tournament, introducing the term 'total football'.

His greatest triumph obviously came in 1988 when the Dutch won the European crown. After a long career Michels' technical expertise was used internationally by both the FIFA and UEFA. Almost a year ago he was named Holland's greatest ever manager, during the festivities celebrating fifty years of professional Dutch football. The man who was known as the General was 77 years old.

We salute you, dear sir.​

R.I.P.​

 

and Belgium too Honored Rinus.

rip.

 

I don't know much about the history of football but as a fairly new follower of this great sport, it is a sad day that this obvious great man and coach has passed....



snowbound

 

Have read it in a Dutch Newspaper.

Here is also a great article :

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/p/cc/ned/michels.html

 

Hey Slammer,

Didn't realise who the Gent was when I first heard the news. From what I have read he was a notable figure in the sport. Surely his inovative "Total Football" had a major impact on how the game should be played. In my readings I couldn't help but notice all of the great Dutch players that fell under his influence.

He will be missed by everyone who loves "The Beautiful Game"

Play on, big ed

 

He surely will.
Johan Cruijff said everything he has learned, came from Rinus Michels; and sees the General as his example.
Michels had natural authority over any team; didn't need to impose his leadership; he earned respect naturally.
He was always calm and never offensive in his appearance; in interviews he liked to "speak a lot, but say very little", like he put it himself.
Mystical, intelligent and always kept his guard.
As a person he was somewhat distant, seemingly not to sociable, yet with a very nice sense of dry "Amsterdam-" humor.

He meant everything for Dutch soccer; He was the architect of a kind of breathtaking play that fascinated the world. Together with his disciple and performer/director on the pitch Johan Cruijff he gave this little country something to be genuinely proud of: he put Dutch soccer on the map.

He made us happy & proud.
He always put a grin on my face when ever I heard him talk. Clever man.
We are left with much lovely memories, pictures of succes; and warm feelings of joy we shared together in an orange wave...

I'll surely miss him heaps...


slam.

P.S. Very great article indeed, Marianna. Nice to see you around again.

 

Yihaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa !!!​

Sing halleluhah!​

It's one of those 2 most perfect soccerdays of the season:​

VICTORY is ours (once again )​

sunday 17 april 2005:​

feyenoord rotterdam vs AJAX Amsterdam​

2-3​

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Edit: P.S. I like to express a strong condemning of the dreadful violence that took place outside the stadium in Rotterdam; like hundreds of thousands of soccerfans around the world I enjoy the game and fairplay. Sure, I like to tease, and that should be taken for what is meant: a sportive part of the whole matchday-experience, full of respect for the opponent team and supporters. The so called 'fans' that create havoc are not true supporters of the game; sad to see these very few spoil the fun for so many. But keep the fairplay alive and keep enjoying the game! ​

 

Geez Slammer,

It's been Months since you've had anything to cheer about! So, "YEA" for you! You only have about 240 more Days until you will be compelled to make your predictions for you know what. I am trying to await them patiently.

Was able to watch my Son-in -law (keeper) keep a clean sheet for his Semipro team in So. Florida today. His team is only a couple of points behind the League Leaders so w/5 matches to go they have a good chance to take the title.

Play on, big ed

 

Good for you, little Ed: Keep up the good work!

As for the rest..... Patience, my friend, ...patience...

cheers,
slam

 

FIFA - World RANKING, April 2005:​

(Moving on up to 5th: Another 2 places gained )

 

letz go ahead 4 a peaceful world cup & letz kick the ball without racism
axis

 

I'd like to second that, Axis! Welcome in this thread.

Hereby I also like to congratulate PSV Eindhoven with their 18th championship in the Dutch league: Well deserved this year!
And now don't be modest and go beat those 'pasta's' from AC Milan in the semi-finals Champions League.​

 

HI
I THINK AC MILAN & CHELSKI WILL BE THE MOST FAVOURITE 2 WIN THIS YEAR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CUP..
I HEARD VAN BOMMEL WILL SOON LEAVE 4 REAL OR BARCA
HE IZ THE ONLY MAN WHO HAVE A GR8 ROLE IN THE TEAM
REGARDS
AXIS

 

Hi
guess who will be the european player of the year this year
let me guess
1 shevchenko
2 lampard
3 ronaldinho

lampard have the best chance in this 3 gr8 man
he almost scored in every games
wht do u think ppl who will have this honour
AXIS

 

I agree on your choice of FRANK LAMPARD.

Not only has his game approved so much on the pitch, apart from that he has got rid of his misbehaviour (both on & off the pitch). Example for youth: Fairplay!
He has worked (and works) hard, has become a well appreciated international player for his country England.
Forward driven, always shoots on target; pure joy to watch his phenomenal actions & goals!
Lampard should get it.

regards,
slam

 

ADRIANO would have in the vote box this year if havent been dream 4 real
yes frank lampard has the chance 2 be european player of the year in this year
wish sheva would have it if he havent been injured in the middle



some pic 2 remember the offence here

 

here look at this
funnyyyyyyyyyyy

 

AC Milan has won the first leg of semi finals of the semifinals
and i hope they will do the same at second leg....u know milan iz called devil .....tonight chelski and liverpool will meet once again time 4 revange
iznt it liverpool meet their rival once again....
hopefully liverpool will win..chelski fans r becoming unbearable this days
regards
AXIS

 

Chelsea will win tonight and win or draw in the away leg. they will also win the English Championship on Saturday. BTW, there's nothing wrong with Chelsea supporters.

 

No, they just follow the bandwagon...

 

Wed. 27 apr. 2005, London:

Semi-final Champions League

Chelsea vs Liverpool FC

0 - 0 (Fulltime)
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Come on you Reds! Finish it in 6 days.

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who do you think we'll play in the final probably Milan. it must be awful for Milan to have come so far only to lose in the final. oh well, there's always next year

 

Milan has yet to conceed a single goal from last 3 games in a row.....
go devils......go ahead
FROZA MILAN


hey slammer thiz iz the song liverpool ppl sing on the day they were hosting juve
dont they.
regards AXIS