Soccer Thread 2012-13

[Marc Vaughan]

Originally Posted by Critch

I've read some rumors that the suspension is due to him negotiating to become manager of another team without Brightons permission.

Maybe not unconnected, the betting on Poyet being next manager of Fulham has gone from 30-1 to 2-1 in the last few days.

Thats it in a nutshell - much ado about nothing imho; theres a 2.1m UKP contract clause which is payable if he's poached before the end of his contract - all Brighton are doing is ensuring that nothing untoward happens .... all Poyet is doing is trying to land the job he wants.

(as such this is 'standard practice' pretty much in such a case to minimise the chance of him taking players etc. with him - normally it doesn't get so much attention tbh, must be a slow news day )

PS - I was thinking he's a better match for Everton than Fulham myself ....

[Katon]

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

yes, but they couldn't use Wembley due to the Champions League final and a couple other events.

Looks Like Bradford City is going up, they lead their League Two playoff final 3-0 at halftime

So play it at White Hart Lane - nobody has home advantage there, the locals hate both teams. Or play it at just about any other Premiership ground in London.

I'd probably be more inclined to give the FA credit on this if they hadn't already left the FA Cup finalists with a very narrow window to catch their trains home. As is, this is their second strike in a month, and they've not had that many matches to arrange.

[sovereignstar v2]

Gareth Bale, the boy who cried wolf....

[SirFozzie]

Wonder if Fergie had it in him for one more Hairdryer treatment after that finale

[Young Drachma]

So where is David Beckham going to put his expansion team? I love that he got that written into his contract for a measly $25m.

[bulletsponge]

Originally Posted by Young Drachma

So where is David Beckham going to put his expansion team? I love that he got that written into his contract for a measly $25m.

the only place a celebrity like himself would be caught, LA, NY or south beach

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Gareth Bale, the boy who cried wolf....

and the boy who scored the winner..

[SirFozzie]

Can't be NY, he was deliberately excluded from New York.

I can see him negotiating a sweetheart deal to buy Chivas USA, who's rumored to be on the block..

[Marc Vaughan]

Orlando want into the MLS - would be nice if he took over that club ...

[bhlloy]

Was discussing this over dinner yesterday, we thought San Diego would be an awesome place for an MLS team and close enough to LA if he wanted to oversee things personally

[cartman]

And it's official. The Special One won't be back at the helm of Real Madrid next year.

BBC Sport - Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid boss to leave next month

[bulletsponge]

Originally Posted by cartman

And it's official. The Special One won't be back at the helm of Real Madrid next year.

BBC Sport - Jose Mourinho: Real Madrid boss to leave next month

i smell Man city coming for him


i hope if he comes back to the EPL they bring back specialonetv. love that show

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by bulletsponge

i smell Man city coming for him

Not a chance.

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

and the boy who scored the winner..

Was a great goal. He deserves to play for a team in the Champions League.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by sovereignstar v2

Was a great goal. He deserves to play for a team in the Champions League.

He's been fun to watch this season and I agree with you.

[Flasch186]

I thought Mourinho to Chelsea was a done deal, no?

[Marc Vaughan]

Originally Posted by Flasch186

I thought Mourinho to Chelsea was a done deal, no?

Far from it imho - I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him pop up at Man City myself ....

He probably smells 'weakness' in the Premiership, its got to be one of the most open seasons going next season:

Normal Top 4
Man City - managerless but wadges of cash
Chelsea - managerless but wadges of cash
Arsenal - consistent management but still no huge wadges of cash being spent
Man Utd - new manager but losing some key players, some cash available

The 'Rest'
Liverpool - Reforming, definite progress being made imho - but still a ways to go before they're true challengers (lack of consistency - especially in defense)
Everton - new manager
Tottenham - in good position to take advantage

So basically at the moment he could walk into Chelsea which is a club in turmoil where he had problems with the Chairman previously ... or he could go to City where he'd probably not have issues on that scope and rub it into the Chelsea chairman that he made the wrong decision.

Next season I can see the Premiership being VERY interesting, Spurs are in with their best shot in years of making the Champions League (if they keep their side together), Liverpool have shown signs of improvements this season so a few good signings could give them a run at things .... Everton's new manager will need to hit the road running and get a few results from the get go or things could turn bad fast (frankly their squad isn't the greatest, they need confidence and a good tactical setup - if their manager loses their belief then the wheels will fall off).

[sovereignstar v2]

Txiki picked Pep over Mourinho the last time he had a choice. And reading between the lines says he wants someone that knows his role in the scheme of things and not a headline-stealing power man like Mourinho.

[MizzouRah]

Two more days until I get to see Chelsea vs Man U - LIVE @ Busch Stadium!

[Tekneek]

And the next MLS expansion team being announced isn't Beckham's, but a partnership between Manchester City and New York Yankees with New York City FC.

Major League Soccer announces New York expansion team: New York City Football Club | MLSsoccer.com

[Easy Mac]

this is the evilest team of all time.

[Easy Mac]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Two more days until I get to see Chelsea vs Man U - LIVE @ Busch Stadium!

Pretty sure its Man City, so if you were planning to see two teams play who won something in the last year, you're out of luck.

[Tekneek]

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

this is the evilest team of all time.

You must be thinking of that other Manchester team. The red one.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Pretty sure its Man City, so if you were planning to see two teams play who won something in the last year, you're out of luck.

Yes it's Man City. Thought I put Man C.

[SirFozzie]

Originally Posted by Tekneek

And the next MLS expansion team being announced isn't Beckham's, but a partnership between Manchester City and New York Yankees with New York City FC.

Major League Soccer announces New York expansion team: New York City Football Club | MLSsoccer.com

Six hours into their existence, 20 months before they kick a ball in anger, and NYCFC is already the most hated team in the league. That takes talent

[sovereignstar v2]

Originally Posted by Tekneek

And the next MLS expansion team being announced isn't Beckham's, but a partnership between Manchester City and New York Yankees with New York City FC.

Major League Soccer announces New York expansion team: New York City Football Club | MLSsoccer.com

Thank god David Beckham isn't involved.

[cartman]

David Beckham's son has joined the QPR youth academy. He's only two years younger than his dad when his dad made his Man U youth team debut.

CHARLES SALE: Brooklyn picks up the Beckham baton after joining QPR's academy side | Mail Online