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Norv Turner		2012-01-25 12:37:59 PM

I'd watch soccer during the superbowl just to show my contempt for those teams but it's too damn boring

AmazinTim		2012-01-25 01:02:30 PM

Subby forgpt about this afternoon's El Classico?

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 01:05:49 PM

AmazinTim: Subby forgpt about this afternoon's El Classico?

Yeah, farking subby is an idiot.

/subby
//sorry

Brah		2012-01-25 01:07:52 PM

I think this is as good a time as any to point out that Carlos Tevez is an idiot:

Link (new window)

SigmaAlgebra		2012-01-25 01:09:52 PM

Don't forget Barcelona-Madrid tonight. It will be interesting to see what happens if Madrid loses another Clasico. The natives are getting restless with Mourinho and his cynical tactics in these matches.

i.imgur.com

Unfreakable		2012-01-25 01:16:41 PM

Chupacabra Sandwich: AmazinTim: Subby forgpt about this afternoon's El Classico?

Yeah, farking subby is an idiot.

/subby
//sorry

Nah, you covered it. Look at the headline now!

chechcal		2012-01-25 01:20:00 PM

I'm hoping the lead singer from Anvil scores again this time around...

barcelona.theoffside.com

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 01:23:20 PM

Unfreakable: Chupacabra Sandwich: AmazinTim: Subby forgpt about this afternoon's El Classico?

Yeah, farking subby is an idiot.

/subby
//sorry

Nah, you covered it. Look at the headline now!

files.myopera.com

KaisertheCoyote		2012-01-25 01:29:35 PM

Im really wishing I could watch todays Clasico. (Not "Classico" as people keep writing...sorry.) sadly ill be at work and will rely on you farkers to keep me posted.

689908		2012-01-25 01:43:18 PM

Financial dopers to win against the racists.

Tiki-taka to win against anti-football.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 01:54:01 PM

Fingers crossed for liverpool. We really need this.

US should have no problem tonight.

The Francoists can bite my arse.

AmazinTim		2012-01-25 01:57:43 PM

/I've never seen a more appropriate occasion to use this

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 01:58:35 PM

ScouserDuck: US should have no problem tonight

We also shouldn't have had any problems in the gold cup. ANd they walked away the group winner. farking Panama

dietbubba		2012-01-25 01:59:13 PM

ScouserDuck: Fingers crossed for liverpool. We really need this.

US should have no problem tonight.

The Francoists can bite my arse.

Better play better than we did against Bolton or it will be ugly

Mr_H		2012-01-25 01:59:16 PM

Gah, three games today. Hrm...I'm gonna have to avoid this thread so I can watch everything on replay without spoilers.
Darn work for getting in the way of soccer.

689908		2012-01-25 02:02:57 PM

Wigan have signed Jean Beausejour. If that doesn't save them from relegation, nothing will.

desertgeek		2012-01-25 02:11:45 PM

Glad to see a thread today so I have a place to biatch when Liverpool can't score at home (again) and inevitably fall to City in penalties.

/Balotelli is officially out for tonight on suspension.

TheKnownUniverse		2012-01-25 02:13:40 PM

I hope my Joe Hart voodoo doll works.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 02:15:49 PM

desertgeek: Glad to see a thread today so I have a place to biatch when Liverpool can't score at home (again) and inevitably fall to City in penalties.

/Balotelli is officially out for tonight on suspension.

Which by the way was only half of what Suarez got.

Words....Worse than stomping on somebody's face.

chechcal		2012-01-25 02:21:29 PM

Chupacabra Sandwich: ScouserDuck: US should have no problem tonight

We also shouldn't have had any problems in the gold cup. ANd they walked away the group winner. farking Panama

Well, it's the all-MLS B-Team for the US (plus Jermaine Jones), so I'm not expecting much in terms of results. Klinsmann is still working through the roster trying to figure out who fits and who doesn't.

desertgeek		2012-01-25 02:21:39 PM

ScouserDuck: desertgeek: Glad to see a thread today so I have a place to biatch when Liverpool can't score at home (again) and inevitably fall to City in penalties.

/Balotelli is officially out for tonight on suspension.

Which by the way was only half of what Suarez got.

Words....Worse than stomping on somebody's face.

Of course, saying that makes us seem like we support racism (/sarcasm)

/if he had stomped on Evra's face, I think all Liverpool supporters would've chipped in to make up his lost income.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 02:23:45 PM

ScouserDuck: desertgeek: Glad to see a thread today so I have a place to biatch when Liverpool can't score at home (again) and inevitably fall to City in penalties.

/Balotelli is officially out for tonight on suspension.

Which by the way was only half of what Suarez got.

Words....Worse than stomping on somebody's face.

Or we could go with:

Evera's feelings....More valuable than Parker

/Vehemenantly opposes racism
//Does not think it should be penalized to a greater degree than assault.

MugzyBrown		2012-01-25 02:30:30 PM

SigmaAlgebra: Don't forget Barcelona-Madrid tonight. It will be interesting to see what happens if Madrid loses another Clasico. The natives are getting restless with Mourinho and his cynical tactics in these matches.

[i.imgur.com image 640x426]

If they didn't play with cynical tactics they would be back to losing 5-0.

chechcal		2012-01-25 02:48:31 PM

Anybody else having trouble with ESPN3.com? Trying to log in and watch the Clasico

expobill		2012-01-25 02:50:06 PM

downing did a torres

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 02:50:37 PM

expobill: downing did a torres

missed a wide open shot?

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 02:51:45 PM

Somebody watching the game, Is Liverpool playing 10 behind the ball trying to get the draw?

MugzyBrown		2012-01-25 02:52:12 PM

chechcal: Anybody else having trouble with ESPN3.com? Trying to log in and watch the Clasico

It doesn't start for an hour.

chechcal		2012-01-25 02:56:18 PM

MugzyBrown: chechcal: Anybody else having trouble with ESPN3.com? Trying to log in and watch the Clasico

It doesn't start for an hour.

Ah, I guess you are right. On ESPN3.com it says 3pm eastern.

AmazinTim		2012-01-25 03:00:00 PM

Quick and dirty
zipmeme.com

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 03:01:20 PM

AmazinTim: Quick and dirty
[zipmeme.com image 550x309]

HA!

/May I borrow?

expobill		2012-01-25 03:03:02 PM

ScouserDuck: Somebody watching the game, Is Liverpool playing 10 behind the ball trying to get the draw?

Liverpool tends to play like that in these situations, cited is trying to open them up a bit.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 03:05:46 PM

expobill: ScouserDuck: Somebody watching the game, Is Liverpool playing 10 behind the ball trying to get the draw?

Liverpool tends to play like that in these situations, cited is trying to open them up a bit.

Espn has them being prety offensive with 6 shots (4 on goal)

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 03:06:59 PM

ScouserDuck: Espn has them being prety offensive with 6 shots (4 on goal)

They're trying to get forward a bit. Bellamy just hit a rocket straight at Hart then they gave possesion away with a stupid pass.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 03:07:19 PM

sounds like Liverpool is rocking some shiate but as always, can't finish it.

desertgeek		2012-01-25 03:11:20 PM

AmazinTim: Quick and dirty
[zipmeme.com image 550x309]

Sir, as soon as I get home from work, I'm giving you a month of TF for that one. Brilliant.

AmazinTim		2012-01-25 03:16:46 PM

ScouserDuck: AmazinTim: Quick and dirty
[zipmeme.com image 550x309]

HA!

/May I borrow?

Of course!

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 03:17:09 PM

Brilliant goal from De Jong.

1-1 agg

expobill		2012-01-25 03:17:29 PM

why are fans at Anfield cheering for that guy?

TheKnownUniverse		2012-01-25 03:17:41 PM

De Jong pretended the ball was Xabi Alonso.

ScouserDuck		2012-01-25 03:18:45 PM

Well....Fark.

Chupacabra Sandwich		2012-01-25 03:25:40 PM

Penalty to Liverpool!

...and Stevie Gerrard levels it!

2-1 agg

desertgeek		2012-01-25 03:25:56 PM

Steven Gerrard! Automatic from the spot!

expobill		2012-01-25 03:26:56 PM

that was a tough penalty.....the ball did deflect unluckily

expobill		2012-01-25 03:27:49 PM

this means no penalties to decided who advances

desertgeek		2012-01-25 03:30:34 PM

expobill: that was a tough penalty.....the ball did deflect unluckily

That's what it sounds like (not watching so I can't be certain). But if the arm was away from the body, it has to be called, in my opinion.

Also, am I the only one who thinks the away goals rule is dumb? And the Carling Cup away goals rule (only applying after extra time) extra dumb?

desertgeek		2012-01-25 03:31:29 PM

From the BBC text commentary:

BBC Radio 5 live summariser Graham Taylor: "You cannot put your hands in the air. If the ball strikes them it's going to be a penalty. You can appeal forever. That's handball, that's a penalty."

Im In Love With Americans		2012-01-25 03:46:51 PM

From an Aston Villa fan: Graham Taylor is a twat.

MugzyBrown		2012-01-25 03:53:02 PM

desertgeek: Also, am I the only one who thinks the away goals rule is dumb? And the Carling Cup away goals rule (only applying after extra time) extra dumb?

It's pretty dumb

Stimied in a Rut		2012-01-25 03:55:04 PM

Away goals rule makes sense when imposed normally because it is always harder to score away than at home. However, having it count in extra time is super dumb.

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