Now, let's talk some SOCCER!

OH......MY......GOD!!!!!

The Liverpudlians did it! After the agony comes the ecstacy. What a match! Just reaffirms the fact that you cannot determine a game on paper; it must be played on the field.

This was a perfect example of the "Beautiful Game". The English Premiership had a very interesting year.

As I was quite dehydrated at the end of the match copius amts. of liquids were necessary to revive me.

Play on, big ed

 

It was such an amazing match.
After 45 minutes we thought "game over".....
And then the first 15 minutes in the second half !!!
And then Dudek

Congrats Liverpool !!!!!

 

I don't know what the qualification rules are for the Champions League but I don't believe they should be changed just to accomodate an abnormal situation. I was happy to see Liverpool pull it off but they had a so so League standing. If they get in next year I assume that some other deserving team will not qualify. Not right!......my opinion.

Play on, big ed

 

i don't know what will happen, but the UK commentators were saying that they had to be in it because of sponsorship and money

i agree with you both, big ed and FanJ - what a game. it was so good, almost perfect.

 

Now, these are the matches why I love soccer!

Recovered from celebrating I send my sincere admiration and congratulations to "the FAB FIVE Comeback kids".

[MOVE] What a game![/MOVE]

The world has been witness to one of the most memorable comebacks of all time: We loved it!

Milan, eat your heart out;

(soccer-)Justice is done ​

 

uh slammer,

I kinda get the feeling that you were rooting for the "Pools"..... in your usual subtle way of course.

Remember......the clock is ticking!!!

Play on, big ed

 

ROFL Yeah... see what you mean, Ed... subtlity is a virtue I haven't quite mastered yet, when being overwhelmed by sheer enthousiasm. .... but believe me folks, I don't mean harm; I'm just a peaceful fanatic at times

Is it December 31st yet already, huh?

regards pal,
slammer

 

Hey slam,


It's kinda scary that you most always root for the underdog, as I do, (except when L'orange is playing of course) and it seems that since Euro '04 that the "Minnows" have been kicking butt.

Can't wait for '06 when I can root for Lower Slobovia!

Tick tock..... tick tock...... tick tock.....etc! 148 days gone; 216 left! I can see the sweat on your brow!

Play on, big ed

 

Its not 'soccer' its football pls remember!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I'll let somebody else take this one!!!

Play on, big ed

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by bob51541
Its not 'soccer' its football pls remember!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Err...guess that somebody has to be me then...

Dear Bob,
I happen to agree with you on this (to me it's Football as well) but I like to refer to the start of this thread. (see post #2 for more explanation)

In order to avoid possible mix up by and for our (mostly) North American audience here at Wilders, I decided to use the old-fashioned name "soccer" as sort of a compromise.

And after all: What's in a name? It's all about THE GAME

Hope you can live with it. O.w. just imagine to read Football then (like I do)

Regards,
slammer

 

UEFA leaves 'door open' for Liverpool FC


UEFA president Lennart Johansson is in favor of granting winners Liverpool a spot in next seasons' Champions League tournament, despite ranking only 5th in this years' English league. Winners of the cup are no longer automatically permitted in next years tournament...

(spicey detail: city-rivals Everton -who ranked 4th !- could possibly be challenged by this suggestion...)

 

Holland close to qualifying for worldcup 2006 in Germany


Dutch win 6th game in a row against Finland 0-4 - yet in poor play.
Top of the table after 8 of 12 matches played.
Czechs follow at 1 point.
Setback was a broken leg during the game for defender Theo Lucius (NL) ...

Also see:
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/050608/7/3ttv.html

Right on track for the title
[MOVE] Marco van Basten !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/MOVE]

 

Liverpool are in they'll be in the third or fourth round of the qualifying rounds

 

Starting tonight:


The FIFA World Youth Championship 2005

in The Netherlands, for players aged < 20 yrs
10 June - 2 July 2005

For details look here.

 

I'm not surprised that the "Suits" caved and let them in.

Having said that, after watching the semi and the final again on video, if Liverpool can even approach the level of play that they showed, it should be great to watch. Garrard never showed me much in the past and I always thought he was highly overrated. Boy, did I change my mind pretty quick. His performance against Milan was astounding!

Play on, big ed

 

Be there or be square.


snowbound

 

Yea slammer,

Is that as in "close, but no cigar" or "so close I can smell the roses".

The US just beat Panama (Soccer World Power) 3-0. I think they are playing the Galapogos Isl. next. I believe their team is composed of 3 retired Sea Capts, 4 Mermaids, 3 Giant Turtles, and Don Ho in goal. It sould be one he.. of a match.

I would really love the see Holland and the US meet in '06. I would be relaxed and enjoying a brew while my fellow soccer nut would need to have a team of EMTs' standing by in case of disaster.

Play on, big ed

PS....tick...tock..tick....

 

I'd say not only smell, but rather touch the roses Send a message to Fidel to order some of his best, please!

ROFL Yeah, see what you mean...would nice to have some real opponents huh?

"in case of"?! Ha: better make that a certainty!
(then again...wasn't there a David that beat Goliath once? ..but naaah, don't believe so in this case )

Hint: Always make your bets on the most final moment; in that way you have all the latest info & best chances....
You may be surprised (or not ) with the bold predictions I may come up with.....

riddle-riddle...

tick...tock...tick..tock...

(but for whom is it ticking, one might ask... )

Play on,
slam

 

FIFA World Youth Championship 2005

Day 1

Group A, Results:

The Netherlands vs Japan 2-1​

​

Australia vs Benin 1-1​

Look here for more details, after-match reports, photogallery and statistics

 

Would be a nice surprise if Canada could do something in that tournament.

Not very likely though...


snowbound

 

Keep the faith, my friend

You'll never know: Youth tournaments aren't that predictable, which makes them even more attractive to follow/watch!

Your Canadian heroes are bound to start their tournament tomorrownight, Sunday 12th June, against Syria.... surely possible 3 points!
Further contestants in 'your' group (E) are Columbia and your favourite Italy (must be appealing to you )

Program/Results: Matches played Saturday 11 June

GROUP B:
TURKEY vs CHINA 1-2
UKRAINE vs PANAMA 3-1

GROUP C:
SPAIN vs MOROCCO 3-1
HONDURAS vs CHILE 0-7 !!!!!!

GROUP D:
ARGENTINA vs USA 0-1 <--- nice!
GERMANY vs EGYPT 2-0


Enjoy the matches and play on,
slam

 

Hey Slam

Your the best explaining, making comments, judge, having opinions, giving us a thrill, and warming up to 2006.
Keep on posting, I like it
But spare some time for being the best coach
Greetz from Wijhe,

Gerard

 

Hey slammer, Pish tosh!!!

For whom is it ticking, you ask? Why, it ticks for thee, old chum!

Play on, big ed

PS....I know it will never happen but I sure would like to see Dennis Bergkamp perform his magic one more time!

PPS... Last time around, when Baggio was not chosen for Italy, it was a delight for me to see them self destruct!

PPPS.......Dang, I screwed this post up fairly well!!!

 

Big surprise on day 2:

[MOVE]

Team U.S.A. beats one of the favorites, Argentina : 1-0 !

[/MOVE]

Results: Matches played Saturday 11 June

GROUP B:
TURKEY vs CHINA 1-2
UKRAINE vs PANAMA 3-1

GROUP C:
SPAIN vs MOROCCO 3-1
HONDURAS vs CHILE 0-7 !!!!!!

GROUP D:
ARGENTINA vs USA 0-1 <--- nice!
GERMANY vs EGYPT 2-0