UEFA Champions League

PackerFan71 · Dec 5, 2014

Croak said:
Rolland who???? Who's he?? http://www.goal.com/en/news/1785/fi...3925UzkH6Jhdq~KMG_ONU7T45X41X_1oen1fMPX~C5Eib

Not having a go or nothing, but it says everything about the quality of the outfield players (whatever the level) if a goalkeeper wins or is in line to win a top award. Somewhat embarrassing like a kicker winning MVP at the Superbowl.

Bundesbiers · Dec 5, 2014

PackerFan71 said:
Not having a go or nothing, but it says everything about the quality of the outfield players (whatever the level) if a goalkeeper wins or is in line to win a top award. Somewhat embarrassing like a kicker winning MVP at the Superbowl.

I think Vinatieri was (should have been) the MVP for New England not once... but twice.

PackerFan71 · Dec 5, 2014

Bundesbiers said:
I think Vinatieri was (should have been) the MVP for New England not once... but twice.

I had that in mind, but how ridiculous is that considering Brady's faux God-like status amongst some. :whistling:

Croak · Dec 6, 2014

PackerFan71 said:
Not having a go or nothing, but it says everything about the quality of the outfield players (whatever the level) if a goalkeeper wins or is in line to win a top award. Somewhat embarrassing like a kicker winning MVP at the Superbowl.

I read a good response to that in the comments. Someone said, that the two positions are hard to equate. They wrote; "We all know it's not realistic to compare a goal keeper to a striker but seeing as how players like Ronaldo get the obvious advantage by scoring a lot of goals, why don't we say that every save a goal keeper makes is the equivalent of a goal. That sounds somewhat logical doesn't it? Considering if the ball wasn't saved, it would be a goal for the other team. You might say some saves are "easy" but aren't many of Ronaldo's tap ins and pens "easy"?"

The goalkeeper has a big responsibility in a game since many of them are decided by one point. There are 10 potential goal scorers every game against one goalkeeper. That should merit some respect for goalkeepers and the titles their teams win.

PackerFan71 · Dec 6, 2014

Croak said:
I read a good response to that in the comments. Someone said, that the two positions are hard to equate. They wrote; "We all know it's not realistic to compare a goal keeper to a striker but seeing as how players like Ronaldo get the obvious advantage by scoring a lot of goals, why don't we say that every save a goal keeper makes is the equivalent of a goal. That sounds somewhat logical doesn't it? Considering if the ball wasn't saved, it would be a goal for the other team. You might say some saves are "easy" but aren't many of Ronaldo's tap ins and pens "easy"?"

The goalkeeper has a big responsibility in a game since many of them are decided by one point. There are 10 potential goal scorers every game against one goalkeeper. That should merit some respect for goalkeepers and the titles their teams win.

For me there should be separate awards for keepers, they are an important part of any team but are unlike any other of the outfield players. Who would win? There are a few strong candidates, but Neuer would take it on form over the year I'd say. Ronald would not get my vote his posing is a serious turn off in spite of his ability.

Croak · Dec 8, 2014

OK, this is a fun and sadly accurate view; http://www.bayerncentral.com/2014/12/ballon-dor-humor

Bundesbiers · Dec 10, 2014

Hope Schalke and Chelsea win today. Would be great to see all 4 Bundesliga teams in the final 16, and only 3 EPL teams.

mhnessie · Dec 10, 2014

Bundesbiers said:
Hope Schalke and Chelsea win today. Would be great to see all 4 Bundesliga teams in the final 16, and only 3 EPL teams.

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Bundesbiers · Dec 10, 2014

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I knew gegen meant "against". Now I know Dagegen too. Goooooooooooo Schalke, but they need help from Chelsea too.

Croak · Dec 10, 2014

This is really the "B" team or almost "C" against Moscow. Yet they are surprisingly looking good. I really like that young Gaudino kid.

PackerFan71 · Dec 10, 2014

Bundesbiers said:
I knew gegen meant "against". Now I know Dagegen too. Goooooooooooo Schalke, but they need help from Chelsea too.

Did not think CFC would be bothered against Sporting, not that I care much but looking ok for Robbies team so far.

mhnessie · Dec 10, 2014

PackerFan71 said:
Did not think CFC would be bothered against Sporting, not that I care much but looking ok for Robbies team so far.

1-0 Schalke :rolleyes:

Btw, decent game by Schurrle against Sporting so far, well deserved goal for him. Rough times at Chelsea for him at the moment, he is warming the bench most of the EPL games.

PackerFan71 · Dec 10, 2014

mhnessie said:
1-0 Schalke
Btw, decent game by Schurrle against Sporting so far, well deserved goal for him. Rough times at Chelsea for him at the moment, he is warming the bench most of the EPL games.

He's a smart lad Schurrle, any other world cup winner would have thrown the toys out of the bath by now. Not him though great attitude, he should be more of a starter.

Croak · Dec 10, 2014

PackerFan71 said:
He's a smart lad Schurrle, any other world cup winner would have thrown the toys out of the bath by now. Not him though great attitude, he should be more of a starter.

He can always come to Munich. I like Schurrle! Today's game was valuable experience and playing time for Gaudino, Weiser, Hojbjerg, and Rode. The more they play in competitive matches, the more you see them starting to make better connections with their passes. 82 percent for Gaudino.

PackerFan71 · Dec 10, 2014

Croak said:
He can always come to Munich. I like Schurrle! Today's game was valuable experience and playing time for Gaudino, Weiser, Hojbjerg, and Rode. The more they play in competitive matches, the more you see them starting to make better connections with their passes. 82 percent for Gaudino.

Sure as long as you give us Muller. :laugh:

Croak · Dec 10, 2014

PackerFan71 said:
Sure as long as you give us Muller.

Not a chance. I just thought Schurrle might like to play for a real Champions League contender..... :ninja:

PackerFan71 · Dec 10, 2014

Croak said:
Not a chance. I just thought Schurrle might like to play for a real Champions League contender.....

Schurrle is a smart lad he knows where the new money's at.

Croak · Dec 10, 2014

Teams like Moscow play like Bundesliga 2 teams. How do they get into the Champions league contests?

Bundesbiers · Dec 10, 2014

Croak said:
Teams like Moscow play like Bundesliga 2 teams. How do they get into the Champions league contests?

They qualify like the rest. :laugh:

Croak · Dec 11, 2014

I hope Bayern draws Arsenal for the next round. Heh heh heh heh heh....

Bundesbiers · Dec 15, 2014

Draw is complete.

PSG vs. Chelsea
Man City vs. Barcelona
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico
Juventus vs. Dortmund
Schalke vs. Real Madrid
Shakhtar vs.Bayern Munich
Arsenal vs. Monaco
Basel vs. Porto

Croak · Dec 15, 2014

Shakhtar???? Oh my. I'm gonna need a pillow and a nice warm blanket to sleep through that one.

Bundesbiers · Dec 16, 2014

PSG vs Chelsea seems like an inviting match.

Man City vs Barca will only be good if Aguero is back by then.

Croak · Feb 17, 2015

Shaktar does more diving than Greg Louganis.

Croak · Feb 17, 2015

Ribery seems gimpy. Time to bring in sub Lewandowski.

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