San Jose Earthquakes - CSD Municipal (Wednesday, 3/26) thread [R]

StillKickin · Mar 17, 2003

San Jose Earthquakes - CSD Municipal (Wedensday, 3/26) thread [R]

Originally posted by Ramiros_Soccer_Chica
I'd just like to thank Manny for scoring. At least we aren't humiliated by leaving there scoreless.

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Manny didn't do it all on his own. I'm glad he finished, but he had some good feeds too. Thank those guys as well.

KMJvet · Mar 17, 2003

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Originally posted by FlashMan
Bruce would be an idiot to call in Landon to camp early and make him miss this game. He knows how important this game is to the Quakes and MLS - he also knows how the Quakes are battling injuries, suspensions, etc. - and since Landon is well acquainted with Bruce's camps, etc., Landon wouldn't be missing out on all that much by not showing up until the Thursday before the game.

At least that's how I figure it.

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Well, and even if were called up, Frank's under no obligation to let him go 'cause it's merely a friendly.

-KMJvet

Alexi · Mar 17, 2003

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I don't like the Ekelund-Donovan tandem in the center midfield: two offensive minded midfielders in the center, as opposed to offensive Ekelund and defensive Mulrooney.

It'd better to pair Ekelund with Corrales, and start Dunivant at left back.
Donovan is mych better up top (pair him with Ching?).
Mullan at right mid, maybe? Lagos starting at left mid.
Or Lagos on the right, and Alvarez on the left, although it's a bit scary to have two rookies controling the whole left side of the pitch.

If Russell is not ready to go full 90, maybe put him on the field for the second half, when his speed will be a much more serious factor?
Same for Alvarez.

Goodsport · Mar 17, 2003

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp I agree that it should be a Ekelund-Corrales central midfield tandem for this game, assuming that a suitable defensive back plays where Corrales otherwise would.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp GO EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

Goodsport · Mar 17, 2003

Originally posted by FlashMan
btw Goodsport, when I used the word "few" I probably misspoke! I want you guys to pack the place and rock the house.

And even if you don't "pack the place", I still hope you "rock the house"!!! Viva la Quakes!! Viva la MLS!!
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&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp I guess we'll have to settle for the latter, as only the west side of Spartan will be open for this game.

&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp GO EARTHQUAKES!!!

-G

QuakeAttack · Mar 17, 2003

Ronnie Ekelund did not play in Sunday's match as he returned to San Jose on Friday after learning that his father was involved in a near-fatal accident in Denmark.

http://www.sjearthquakes.com/press_box/031603release.htm

I hope Ronnie's dad is doing OK...

supergrl226 · Mar 17, 2003

San Jose Earthquakes - CSD Municipal (Wedensday, 3/26) thread [R]

OMG! Poor Ronnie!!! I hope his dad is okay. That is so sad!

IBleedTeal · Mar 18, 2003

San Jose Earthquakes - CSD Municipal (Wedensday, 3/26) thread [R]

OMG let cancel the rest of the season and put a #6 RONNIES DAD patch on all of our jerseys.

twell_girl · Mar 18, 2003

grow up

FlashMan · Mar 18, 2003

danes are tough (i should know! i'm 3/4 dane!! )...

...he'll be back before next wednesday, spitting fire.

i hope his dad has stabilized and is okay; it will be good to have ronnie by his side.

FlashMan · Mar 18, 2003

Originally posted by Goodsport
I agree that it should be a Ekelund-Corrales central midfield tandem for this game, assuming that a suitable defensive back plays where Corrales otherwise would.
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by "suitable defensive back", do you mean dunivant?

it's a pretty big fire to throw the kid out into in his first game. but it might be the only choice.

and i also echo others: a corrales-ekelund midfield tandem is preferable. donovan-mullan up top. lagos on one side, russell or the 18-year old on the other side. that would be another true test to throw an 18 year old into his first game like this. not sure if it's fair.

anothehr possibility is roner at d-mid, corrales on the left, lagos on the right...or corrales at left back, lagos on the left mid, and russell/18-year old (why can't i think of his name?) on the right.

i guess there a number of possible combos. maybe the quakes have more depth than i thought...

living_ded_boy · Mar 18, 2003

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Originally posted by FlashMan
another possibility is roner at d-mid, corrales at left back, lagos on the left mid, and russell/18-year old (arturo alvarez) on the right.

quakes have more depth than i thought...
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I like the roner at D-mid set-up with Corrales at left back......as far as the "depth" comment....it just seems like we have depth when the starters and bench are not much different in talent, the problem is that most of our starters are bench level players too.

doppelganger · Mar 18, 2003

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Donovan got called into the Nat's camp but will not show up until the 27th....

fricking Kirovski got called in....

http://www.ussoccer.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=29217&itype=

billyballs · Mar 18, 2003

why must all jump off the ship so quickly? most of us still havent even watched the team play this year. I agree that some of the players are questionable entities but lets at least watch them before we kill them.

living_ded_boy · Mar 18, 2003

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Originally posted by billyballs
why must all jump off the ship so quickly? most of us still havent even watched the team play this year. I agree that some of the players are questionable entities but lets at least watch them before we kill them.
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I'd never rag any player for their ability(unless they are opposing players) anywhere but here on Big Soccer. I know they all are trying their best.....however, I will rag the coach that plays them or the GM/coach that chose them. I'll be at every game even if the Quakes go 0-30-0. I'm true BLUE baby!

Defender · Mar 19, 2003

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Originally posted by living_ded_boy
. . . I'm true BLUE baby!
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I never thought the Clash/Quakes could actually kill their fans, but apparently they do through asphyxiation.

GoMooner! · Mar 19, 2003

San Jose Earthquakes - CSD Municipal (Wedensday, 3/26) thread [R]

Originally posted by living_ded_boy
I'd never rag any player for their ability(unless they are opposing players) anywhere but here on Big Soccer. I know they all are trying their best.....however, I will rag the coach that plays them or the GM/coach that chose them. I'll be at every game even if the Quakes go 0-30-0. I'm true BLUE baby!
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Seriously...
If the Earthquakes team read all the stuff you've written in the past month, how much of a fan do you think THEY would consider YOU to be?
Have you ever considered that all of your negative posting might be turning off a lot of people?

Smurfquake · Mar 19, 2003

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Originally posted by GoMooner!
Seriously...
If the Earthquakes team read all the stuff you've written in the past month, how much of a fan do you think THEY would consider YOU to be?
Have you ever considered that all of your negative posting might be turning off a lot of people?
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If these guys are putting out less than their best effort based on comments on the Internet, then screw them. They are professionals and they should be putting forth their best effort because they have pride in their work. We are fans, we are paying to see them perform, and it is our right to comment on their public performance. If they suck, I reserve the right to call them on it.

I will be at every game this year, cheering for my team whether they are good or they suck -- will you be there?

supersport · Mar 19, 2003

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Originally posted by GoMooner!
Seriously...
If the Earthquakes team read all the stuff you've written in the past month, how much of a fan do you think THEY would consider YOU to be?
Have you ever considered that all of your negative posting might be turning off a lot of people?
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Players and coaches, come and go. Its the fans who are the constant. We also shell out the cash, so we have paid for the right to complain.

living_ded_boy · Mar 19, 2003

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Originally posted by GoMooner!
Seriously...
If the Earthquakes team read all the stuff you've written in the past month, how much of a fan do you think THEY would consider YOU to be?
Have you ever considered that all of your negative posting might be turning off a lot of people?
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1.) I don't give a flying fish(ty SJQF) what any Quake player or coach thinks of me, nor do I think they give a rats ass what I think about them. However, I do think they would say i'm a great fan. I limit my critique to these boards. I'm not the type to yell at our players ever.....just opposing players, I never leave games early, I cheer louder than most, I bring people to every game and I havent missed but 1 game(i watched it from espnzone in vegas) in 5 years, I buy Quake and MLS merchandise and sponsored products and from my Spartan beer purchases alone they should be negotiating with Henry himself to start up front with Donovan.

2.) I really don't give a flying fish(ty again SJQF) if I turn off any Quake posters.....were you here in 2001 when i was the optimist and others said my expectations were high? I don't bitch to bitch.....I usually have some what of a reason.

PS- is there an unspoken rule that we are supposed to pretend that we think the Quakes will be good even if we think they won't? I just don't wanna re-experience the futility that every good fan has already been through here in San Jose. Winning felt so good in 2001 and 2002.

CARLOS1 · Mar 19, 2003

Concacaf champions cup

Attendance less than 10k would be ridiculous. High 8's or 9's wouldn't be bad though.

Bajoro · Mar 19, 2003

I nominate ldb for Fan-of-the-Month

He's setting expectations so low that just getting to the playoffs will be seen as a success.

FlashMan · Mar 19, 2003

getting back to the game, i think the key is to get donovan out of the midfield and up front where he can finish. i don't trust mullan and ching just yet to stick a couple in the net, especially when the pressure is on like it will be in this game.

so:

onstad

waibel robinson agoos dunivant

russell/alvarez corrales lagos

ekelund

mullan/ching donovan

OR, switch:

corrales into dunivant's left back position

and insert roner into the d-mid spot

either way, get donovan up front.

nitro17jaz · Mar 20, 2003

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we need josh saunders between the posts, best goalie in the world.

Defender · Mar 20, 2003

Oh please, this is a midweek match that hasn't been marketed and we're down by two on aggregate.

4/5k and I'm happy.