2012-13 European Football thread [R]

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  1. Swellster

    Swellster Member

    Jun 26, 2011
    Dallas
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    After looking back I realize you are likely right and I wanted to edit and say oops. Couldn't edit though so I am stuck with this rage and $1 beer fueled response after the Crew stunk up the joint.
     
  2. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No spoilers in this post, but Liverpool has kicked off their Europa League campaign with a qualifying match against Gomel, live on FOX Soccer.

    It sounds like Christian Miles announcing. I don't know if they're announcing all games from the studio, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are.

    (Remember that FOX has the Europa League rights this year.)
     
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  3. NUFCBayern

    NUFCBayern Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 9, 2004
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Did not know this. Thanks.

    More Newcastle games televised!! :)
     
  4. Psycho_Derek

    Psycho_Derek Member+

    Nov 18, 2005
    maybe two more. :)
     
  5. speedye1

    speedye1 Member+

    Dec 31, 2002
    Just saw an ives RT that EPL is starting a u-21 league with 23 teams. Doesn't bode well for MLS signing young players depending on salaries they offer.
     
  6. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am not sure I see the direct impact this would have.
     
  7. DAK77

    DAK77 Member+

    Nov 10, 2008
    Merion Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It'll put a stop to all the young talent that MLS is getting from England
     
  8. NUFCBayern

    NUFCBayern Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 9, 2004
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    Meh. Beggars can't be choosers. :p
     
  9. cam5fc

    cam5fc Member+

    Sep 23, 2008
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Iro?
     
  10. DAK77

    DAK77 Member+

    Nov 10, 2008
    Merion Village, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Exactly
     
  11. CrewV Man

    CrewV Man Member+

    Aug 18, 2011
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wonder how that would fit in the other 7 levels of the FA system. Tier 1 a.
     
  12. Psycho_Derek

    Psycho_Derek Member+

    Nov 18, 2005
    I bet a couple of the top u21 teams could give the low epl teams a run for their money.
     
  13. SourCream&OnionUtd

    Nov 19, 1998
    Not on MLS, no, but Football League clubs should be furious about this.
     
  14. speedye1

    speedye1 Member+

    Dec 31, 2002
    It may make it harder or more expensive to sign homegrown players who may get more exposure overseas. Might make kids out of high school decide to give it a try in England first instead of entering the draft or go to college. Depends on the foreign rules, we are talking 400+ U21 spots to fill for premier league teams. Has to have an impact on MLS.
     
  15. SourCream&OnionUtd

    Nov 19, 1998
    Not really. Those 400+ U21 spots are by and large already filled from within clubs' own academies. And unless American kids have an EU passport, they can dream about the Premiership all they want but they're not going to get a look over there.

    I suppose it might make it even more difficult for MLS to sign the next Jack Wilshere though. ;)
     
  16. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Direct link:
    http://beinsport.tv/vidtest.html


    Phil and Ray are commentating the Espanyol-Montpelier match, which started at 3:45 PM ET.

    AFAIK, these channels are on no providers yet.
     
  17. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Everton is having a testimonal match for Tony Hibbert. Tony is still with the club and has appeared 253 (309 in all competitions) times for Everton. He has yet to score a goal for the Toffees. Here is a quote from him about the upcoming game.

    'I don't know why everyone is saying I should take a penalty either. It's an easy way of scoring, isn't it? If I'm going to do it, I want it to be a 30-yarder'

    Got to love Tony.
     
  18. kgilbert78

    kgilbert78 Member+

    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    United States
    Dec 28, 2006
    Cowlumbus, OH
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think both Friedel and Kirovski played in Europe on youth teams as I recall. For them the problem was getting a work permit to play on the senior side. Kirovski was at ManU. I may be wrong about Friedel but Kirovski for sure did this. So you cannot rule this out.
     
  19. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    It will just be the next step up from the Academy League.
     
  20. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  21. NUFCBayern

    NUFCBayern Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 9, 2004
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    FC Bayern München
    As if I needed another reason to hate Man U....now they have the Premier League's biggest Dutch douchebag.
     
  22. HardHatMike

    HardHatMike DOOOOOOOOM!

    Traktor Nebraska
    Aug 31, 2005
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Cardiff City's shirt sponsorship is by the country of Malaysia. Weirdest shirt sponsorship in world football?
     
  23. NUFC Fan

    NUFC Fan Member+

    Apr 8, 2007
    Cbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Howay the lads!
     
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  24. Placid Casual

    Placid Casual Member+

    Apr 2, 2004
    Bentley's Roof
    The stupid Welsh morons changed their home kit from blue to red as well.
     
  25. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Carzola looks good for the Gunners. They look like the same team as last year. Lots of passing.

    Liverpool losing at half-time.
     

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