World Cup Russia 2018

[Croak]

I watched the England v Germany friendly today. It wasn't until the 60th minute that I saw the name "Loftus-Cheek" on the player's kit. Up until then I thought the announcer was saying; "Lost his cheek". That was an English expression with which I was not familiar. I couldn't figure out why he seemed to be picking on that one player.....

 

[PackerFan71]

I watched the England v Germany friendly today. It wasn't until the 60th minute that I saw the name "Loftus-Cheek" on the player's kit. Up until then I thought the announcer was saying; "Lost his cheek". That was an English expression with which I was not familiar. I couldn't figure out why he seemed to be picking on that one player.....

Ben Roethlisberger is similar, for the longest time many had the thought that his surname was ''Rrrr-lost-his-burger''........true story.

 

[Itkovian]

I watched the England v Germany friendly today. It wasn't until the 60th minute that I saw the name "Loftus-Cheek" on the player's kit. Up until then I thought the announcer was saying; "Lost his cheek". That was an English expression with which I was not familiar. I couldn't figure out why he seemed to be picking on that one player.....

This is exactly what happened to me lol

 

[Croak]

The draw is today! Man, it's a long time between World Cups.

 

[Bundesbiers]

I'm not sure there is an obvious Group of Death this World Cup. Typically, one group really stands out but I don't see it this time.

Group D and F are candidates for the toughest though. Maybe Groups E and H will be competitive and entertaining.

 

[Itkovian]

Hope Solo is running for presidency of the USSF

 

[Bundesbiers]

Hope Solo is running for presidency of the USSF

There are much WORSE candidates on the list.

 

[Itkovian]

There are much WORSE candidates on the list.

Agreed, but that doesn't mean she is a good one.

 

[Bundesbiers]

Agreed, but that doesn't mean she is a good one.

Wasn't necessarily making a case for her, just there are 2 candidates that were with Gulati and Gulati supporters. My guess is one of our former players will get it (Caliguiri, Wynalda, or Martino). I need to read up on the election process for this position as its been like 16 years since a real vote occurred. My only concern is if three former players that I mentioned split votes that allows someone else to earn the victory. But I need to read up on the voting process.

 

[Itkovian]

Wasn't necessarily making a case for her, just there are 2 candidates that were with Gulati and Gulati supporters. My guess is one of our former players will get it (Caliguiri, Wynalda, or Martino). I need to read up on the election process for this position as its been like 16 years since a real vote occurred. My only concern is if three former players that I mentioned split votes that allows someone else to earn the victory. But I need to read up on the voting process.

I thought you meant this guy at first

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I agree though, anyone even remotely related to Gulati is a no go.

 

[Mike McCarthy]

Hope Solo is running for presidency of the USSF

Any chance we can nominate capers for the position?

 

[PackerFan71]

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[Bundesbiers]

Wasn't necessarily making a case for her, just there are 2 candidates that were with Gulati and Gulati supporters. My guess is one of our former players will get it (Caliguiri, Wynalda, or Martino). I need to read up on the election process for this position as its been like 16 years since a real vote occurred. My only concern is if three former players that I mentioned split votes that allows someone else to earn the victory. But I need to read up on the voting process.

And here is what I meant by that. It's apparently happening.

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2018/02/09/report-six-us-soccer-presidential-candidates-to-join-forces/

 

[Bundesbiers]

And here is what I meant by that. It's apparently happening.

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2018/02/09/report-six-us-soccer-presidential-candidates-to-join-forces/

Well a lot of good that did.

 

[Itkovian]

It's almost here guys

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

Han Solo is running for presidency of the Empire. I hope his sister is unsuccessful.

 

[Bundesbiers]

It's almost here guys

I have tickets to 2 games so far.

 

[mhnessie]

We lost 1-2 in a friendly against Austria yesterday, that made the headlines today as its the fifth friendly in a row that we did not win as I learned.
Looking forward to real football and real games in Russia, but the opener against Mexico wont be an easy won.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

We lost 1-2 in a friendly against Austria yesterday, that made the headlines today as its the fifth friendly in a row that we did not win as I learned.
Looking forward to real football and real games in Russia, but the opener against Mexico wont be an easy won.

Do you think it was down to bad linesmen and referees ?

 

[Itkovian]

Do you think it was down to bad linesmen and referees ?

The linesmen yesterday was garbage, and I don't feel much better about the referee. However, I think it was less that and more Jogi's distaste for friendly matches, sending out an experimental squad, and most the team playing it as a practice match. No one wanted to get injured on the sloppy pitch for a game that meant nothing to them.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

The linesmen yesterday was garbage, and I don't feel much better about the referee. However, I think it was less that and more Jogi's distaste for friendly matches, sending out an experimental squad, and most the team playing it as a practice match. No one wanted to get injured on the sloppy pitch for a game that meant nothing to them.

Sorry Itkovian, it was a humorous dig at our German friend who hasn't forgiven us for 1966....

 

[mhnessie]

Do you think it was down to bad linesmen and referees ?

Not this time, as long as there are no Russian refs or linesmen around and we're not playing England I'm quite relaxed.
Btw - the Quarterfinals seem to be the earliest possibility to play against each other.

 

[scotscheese]

Not this time, as long as there are no Russian refs or linesmen around and we're not playing England I'm quite relaxed.
Btw - the Quarterfinals seem to be the earliest possibility to play against each other.

and i shall be cheering on the krauts against them

A.B.E.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

and i shall be cheering on the krauts against them

A.B.E.

I'd expect nothing else. Shame your lads didn't make it..................yet again .

 

[Bundesbiers]

How Germany beat the USA in the 2002 World Cup. Clear as day handball. But who's angry?

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