City just broke the deadlock; Haaland from KDB. 1-0 53:00.
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English Championship Playoffs
Leeds 4-0 Norwich City on aggregate
Southampton 3-1 West Bromwich on aggregate
Leeds United vs Southampton a week from Sunday at Wembley for advancement to Premier League with Champions Leicester City and runner up Ispwich Town.
Leeds 4-0 Norwich City on aggregate
Southampton 3-1 West Bromwich on aggregate
Leeds United vs Southampton a week from Sunday at Wembley for advancement to Premier League with Champions Leicester City and runner up Ispwich Town.
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A little drama added to final day of EPL
GK Emerson out for final game against West Ham and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture from game against Tottenham.
It may not make a difference, but still, you don’t want to see your GK out with title on the line.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... SApp_Other
GK Emerson out for final game against West Ham and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture from game against Tottenham.
It may not make a difference, but still, you don’t want to see your GK out with title on the line.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... SApp_Other
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The backup is a very able keeper -- which you might say about any of a number of positions in the City lineup. I am not seeing City lose to WHU tomorrow, and Everton might give the Gooners a run.ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 6:08 pm A little drama added to final day of EPL
GK Emerson out for final game against West Ham and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture from game against Tottenham.
It may not make a difference, but still, you don’t want to see your GK out with title on the line.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... SApp_Other
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Backup is able, but also not the starter for a reason. West Ham have looked horrible in some games (the home loss to Arsenal was I think by six goals), but the Hammers are quite capable of giving City a game. Still, if I had to bet, my money would be on the defending champions to repeat. Notable that Wolves are forcing a vote on VAR. https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... ier-league I hope that they scrap it.Seacoaster(1) wrote: ↑Sat May 18, 2024 10:25 amThe backup is a very able keeper -- which you might say about any of a number of positions in the City lineup. I am not seeing City lose to WHU tomorrow, and Everton might give the Gooners a run.ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 6:08 pm A little drama added to final day of EPL
GK Emerson out for final game against West Ham and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture from game against Tottenham.
It may not make a difference, but still, you don’t want to see your GK out with title on the line.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/ar ... SApp_Other
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Oh well, another suckass season of watching UAE moneybags win another title. When is the longest ever investigation of City going to be completed?
I really wish FIFA would adopt a NFL-like salary cap. The spending is getting out of hand and its effects the competitive balance of leagues.
I really wish FIFA would adopt a NFL-like salary cap. The spending is getting out of hand and its effects the competitive balance of leagues.
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Yes, the EPL is getting harder to love. Yet, tickets sell out faster than ever. Money, money, money.ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 8:49 am Oh well, another suckass season of watching UAE moneybags win another title. When is the longest ever investigation of City going to be completed?
I really wish FIFA would adopt a NFL-like salary cap. The spending is getting out of hand and its effects the competitive balance of leagues.
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EPL teams have apparently voted to retain VAR. Sorry FannoLax.
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Only West Ham voted for it I believe.Seacoaster(1) wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:00 pm EPL teams have apparently voted to retain VAR. Sorry FannoLax.
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I work with an Englishman, life-long fan. He dislikes VAR as much as I do.Seacoaster(1) wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:00 pm EPL teams have apparently voted to retain VAR. Sorry FannoLax.
VAR itself is neutral. The EPL has done a ridiculously bad job of employing it, and has vowed to improve.
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The lone vote was by Wolves, the team most abused by VAR.JoeMauer89 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 7:50 pmOnly West Ham voted for it I believe.Seacoaster(1) wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:00 pm EPL teams have apparently voted to retain VAR. Sorry FannoLax.
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something new ~ from now on we must spell it
Türkiye
I have heard it pronounced tur-kee-yaay or tur-kee-ya. either one is ok with me
their international soccer team must be identified in this manner henceforth - so they say ...
Türkiye
I have heard it pronounced tur-kee-yaay or tur-kee-ya. either one is ok with me
their international soccer team must be identified in this manner henceforth - so they say ...
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Loving Euro 24
Euros and World Cup are among my favorite sporting events, but I’m now putting Euros in front. Primarily because the Euros are played in places you want to be, in sites many fans can drive to, in front of real fans, not corporate give-aways as in WC.
For the most part some really entertaining games as long as England and France aren’t playing. Yesterday’s simultaneous games offered plenty of drama and the Belgium - Romania games was a blast. I’m down to 5 brats in the fridge.
Euros and World Cup are among my favorite sporting events, but I’m now putting Euros in front. Primarily because the Euros are played in places you want to be, in sites many fans can drive to, in front of real fans, not corporate give-aways as in WC.
For the most part some really entertaining games as long as England and France aren’t playing. Yesterday’s simultaneous games offered plenty of drama and the Belgium - Romania games was a blast. I’m down to 5 brats in the fridge.
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ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:40 am ... as long as England and France aren’t playing...
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Completely agree. The atmosphere at the games I watched yesterday -- Switzerland v. Germany and stoppage time in Scotland v. Hungary -- were beyond electric, and the endings of both were astounding. No shots of Elon and Jared in the luxury suites; just fans who had traveled to a venue that was reachable for them and their kids.ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:40 am Loving Euro 24
Euros and World Cup are among my favorite sporting events, but I’m now putting Euros in front. Primarily because the Euros are played in places you want to be, in sites many fans can drive to, in front of real fans, not corporate give-aways as in WC.
For the most part some really entertaining games as long as England and France aren’t playing. Yesterday’s simultaneous games offered plenty of drama and the Belgium - Romania games was a blast. I’m down to 5 brats in the fridge.
I am rooting for England, but their game against Denmark was so flat I have serious reservations of their chances. Spain, Portugal and Germany seem to be at a level just a tick above others...but then the Swiss showed that disciplined shape and good players can keep Germany in check. And just for the record, I thought the Netherlands goal against France should have counted.
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Guarantee it has something to do with Erdogan.
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Aha. I don't really know that country's politics. On TV it was pronounced Tur kee ya
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Insane finishes. Every Group conclusion has been loaded with drama with Austria wining Group D over France and Netherlands.
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That England v. Slovakia match.....ardilla secreta wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2024 2:00 pm Insane finishes. Every Group conclusion has been loaded with drama with Austria wining Group D over France and Netherlands.
Anyone else think it's a pity that Germany and Spain only meet in the quarterfinals? They appear to be the two most complete teams. The Spanish midfield -- Rodri, Ruiz and Pedri -- is really good, and the wing players Williams, Jr. and Lamal give them speed and separation that I am not seeing with other teams. The Germans are likewise a complete team.
France v. Belgium, and Portugal v. Slovenia today. Romania v. Netherlands, and Austria v. Turkiye tomorrow to decide the rest of the QFs.
Great tournament.
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Turkey beats Austria 2-1 to advance to European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands. LEIPZIG, Germany
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-b ... vO9gpEboN/
https://www.google.com/search?q=Turkey+ ... e&ie=UTF-8
An incredibly intense game with a spectacular last second save by Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Gunok to preserve the win.
GAME OF THE YEAR
SAVE OF THE CENTURY
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-b ... vO9gpEboN/
https://www.google.com/search?q=Turkey+ ... e&ie=UTF-8
An incredibly intense game with a spectacular last second save by Turkey's goalkeeper Mert Gunok to preserve the win.
GAME OF THE YEAR
SAVE OF THE CENTURY
It has been proven a hundred times that the surest way to the heart of any man, black or white, honest or dishonest, is through justice and fairness.
Charles Francis "Socker" Coe, Esq
Charles Francis "Socker" Coe, Esq