sabills Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Champions League groups set: Groups B, C, and H look to be tough sledding - especially H. Spurs got a rough draw there. As a Liverpool fan, I think I have to be pleased that the Reds got matched with probably the weakest draws from both Pots 1 and 4. Sevilla is a good club, though. Freaking Kopites walking to the elimination rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Freaking Kopites walking to the elimination rounds. Yeah but they're not walking alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yeah but they're not walking alone. Never! (This is one of the best ones I've ever seen/heard.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabills Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Yeah but they're not walking alone. damn you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Jerry Lewis did it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted August 29, 2017 Report Share Posted August 29, 2017 damn you. It was low-hanging fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So, is anyone else in full on panic mode considering the latest WC2018 qualifier results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So, is anyone else in full on panic mode considering the latest WC2018 qualifier results? Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So, is anyone else in full on panic mode considering the latest WC2018 qualifier results? It's almost as if Klinsmann wasn't personally responsible for our garbage players playing like garbage. Funny, that. That having been said, there's no chance at all the US won't qualify.* There's equally no chance they'll do anything in Russia. *I reserve the right to retract this statement if they somehow lose to Honduras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 So, is anyone else in full on panic mode considering the latest WC2018 qualifier results? Yes. It's almost as if Klinsmann wasn't personally responsible for our garbage players playing like garbage. Funny, that. That having been said, there's no chance at all the US won't qualify.* There's equally no chance they'll do anything in Russia. *I reserve the right to retract this statement if they somehow lose to Honduras. Klinsmann? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yup. Bosna I Hercegovina lost 3-2 away to Cyprus. I ask again, is Cyprus even a country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Klinsmann? Jürgen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Jürgen. Yeah; he's been gone for a while now, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Yeah; he's been gone for a while now, no? He has, but if he indeed needed to be fired, then US Soccer should probably have had a better idea about replacing him than an old one that didn't work all that well the last time they tried it. Truth is, our players aren't all that good (with one obvious crazygonuts exception) and I'm not sure it matters who coaches this team. Actually, I'll amend that. Arena took the US to its best ever results. In 2002. Jobbed out of a spot in the WC Semifinals. Still, not sure he's up to making this bunch better than the sum of thier parts either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 He has, but if he indeed needed to be fired, then US Soccer should probably have had a better idea about replacing him than an old one that didn't work all that well the last time they tried it. Truth is, our players aren't all that good (with one obvious crazygonuts exception) and I'm not sure it matters who coaches this team. Actually, I'll amend that. Arena took the US to its best ever results. In 2002. Jobbed out of a spot in the WC Semifinals. Still, not sure he's up to making this bunch better than the sum of thier parts either. Second best ever result (we were semifinalists once), but I get your point better now. They definitely could have been more creative with the search for a new coach. Still, I think the problem really is the roster, as you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Spain is taking Italy to the woodshed. 1-0 after 13 minutes, I don't think Italy has actually touched the ball yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Spain is taking Italy to the woodshed. 1-0 after 13 minutes, I don't think Italy has actually touched the ball yet... Well, technically they HAD to touch the ball after giving up the goal. ;) Though, could definitely believe they haven't had it much else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 At least Toronto FC keeps rolling along. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/video#id=1033866819656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Well we got our ticket for the WC after an awefull game in Greece. Damn those Greek know how to defend well, and they got some good fast counter attacks that hurt us a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 He has, but if he indeed needed to be fired, then US Soccer should probably have had a better idea about replacing him than an old one that didn't work all that well the last time they tried it. Truth is, our players aren't all that good (with one obvious crazygonuts exception) and I'm not sure it matters who coaches this team. Actually, I'll amend that. Arena took the US to its best ever results. In 2002. Jobbed out of a spot in the WC Semifinals. Still, not sure he's up to making this bunch better than the sum of thier parts either. Good post. I am discouraged with the current state of our roster. The idea of squandering Pulisic with a lackluster squad is infuriating. Big picture: I keep hearing USA Soccer needs to change the development structure (pay to play). Is that feasible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Huge win for BiH yesterday. Has put them in good position for a playoff match up in round 2. If they make it to the playoff they will draw Portugal, as usual. Book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Big picture: I keep hearing USA Soccer needs to change the development structure (pay to play). Is that feasible? It absolutely needs to happen. It absolutely won't. Too many people making too much money the way things are. I doubt anybody willingly lets go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 I cannot recall seeing an American team play as poor as this one is. Wow. There are no words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 This team isn't going to the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I cannot recall seeing an American team play as poor as this one is. Wow. There are no words... From what I heard and read, that seems to be the case. Yuck. This team isn't going to the World Cup. They still might eke it out. But, really - what might they expect to accomplish if they do qualify? Also - is 2022 the first WC where the field is being greatly expanded? (I despise that decision, btw.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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