Football (soccer) thread - who do you support?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

Me I'm with Newcastle



How 'bout you?

[Skittles]

1. Stoke City

ever since I was a Gordon Banks fan - yes INDEED

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

2. ha HA!!! Now that's loverly!

:D

[Scout1071]

3. Kansas City Wizards.

Although I do wish they'd change the name.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

34. I don't follow MLS too much but good on you

I can't seem to get too into the NY Red Bulls

[Scout1071]

82. Chavez, I hope you give them a try this year.

The game has improved exponentially since the league started 10+ years ago. I was there in the beginning and it was the glorified big brother of the US indoor game. Now, however, is a bona fide league. I wish they would completely dump the original names and give them more traditional soccer names (this is slowly happening across the league with FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake, etc.) The mistake they made early on with the names was they allowed the shoe companies to come up with the names so they could market to kids. This was in the hey-day of the "Toronto Raptors" and other kid-oriented marketing schemes. But, Americans wanted football, not some US variation of it. So, they've spent the last 5 or more years trying to transition to the "World's Game", including a number rule changes (thank Gawd). And it is working.

Very soon you will see major partnerships with the EPL. Many more player tranfers between Europe and the US. Ronaldo and Beckham have spoken openly about their desire to play in the US and help form this league. Beckham already has a residence in LA (along with his soccer camps) and he named his son after Brooklyn. The Red Bulls organization has been working to bring him to NY. And they have the money to do it. We are not talking about when he's in his 40's as some type of retirement plan. I would imagine that you will see a major signing or two like this in the next 12-18 months.

You can't build Rome in a day. But I can promise you that the "world's game" will be coming to a pitch near you. And they will be competitive worldwide. Just give it some time. And patient support.

Scout

On edit - Chavez, if you don't fall in love with the new soccer stadium they are building, I'm flying out there to personally refund your money.

[asthmaticeog]

4. Yanks following UK football clubs

is like whites converting to Native American religions. Quit being such a damn dilettante and get off yr high horse, baseball starts before you know it. :P

[Blue_Tires]

5. go mets!---this will be the year!

and to keep this soccer-related, go Brasil!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

6. You're shiite!

Ya scouser!

[asthmaticeog]

9. Wot's all this, then?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

26. you're such a numpty

[redqueen]

38. Yuck!

Baseball? :boring:

[jakefrep]

7. Hertha Berlin

Palermo
ManUtd

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

24. I dig palermo

they were killing it earlier this year

[T_i_B]

8. SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY!

Here's the highlights of some of the games I've been to this season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dut-uGCO-8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3DHASkFIko
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K70NZhBbXqw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFx5u7Acj_s

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

33. Very nice indeed

thanks for the links

[billyskank]

10. The Foxes

in a rather half-arsed way.

[T_i_B]

11. Leicester City?

If so, then as a Colchester resident I wish you well against Col U on Saturday!

Mind you, this year's Colchester United is the best ever, they get the ball on the floor and play some really good football. I would actually expect them to win well at Layer Road (the worst ground in the whole of the football league BTW, that ground really is an embarassment)

And I won't mention the Wednesday doing the double over Leicester this season. O8)

[billyskank]

12. Meh

Beating Leicester is no big achievement. :P

;)

[T_i_B]

14. "Beating Leicester is no big achievement."

I've noticed. :P

[underpants]

13. The Cosmos!!!

:woohoo:

[two gun sid]

15. Celtic and DC United

Man United in the Premier League

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

28. Eww - anyone but ManU

:puke:

[redqueen]

39. hahaha... or Chelsea!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

40. I still like Chelsea - can't help it. Didier Drogba is the man

and Michael Essien is the best midfielder in England at present. That being said - not ManU!

[redqueen]

42. No he' s not... Drogba is a machine.

;)

I can't help rootin against Chelsea!

We can both hate on Ronaldino and Rooney though huh? :P

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

44. I hate them in their respective team colors

but I like both of them as players - now Christiano Ronaldo I genuinely hate.

[redqueen]

49. Oops... Ronadlo, yes.

I'm a bad footy fan.

And yes...I've heard that sentiment about Ronaldo elsewhere too.

[T_i_B]

50. "I've heard that sentiment about Ronaldo elsewhere too."

That could be anywhere in England where you can hear that sentiment!

[redqueen]

52. hahahaha

or Ireland too, apparently!

[T_i_B]

45. The trouble with Drogba...

...is the cheating. He's even admitted before now that he dives whenever he thinks he can get away with it. The game against Barcelona in the Nou Camp was a prime example of both the best and worst of Drogba's game. The worst cheating of anyone on the pitch, but when he stopped diving and play-acting and started playing football all of a sudden we had a world-class striker on our hands!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

46. Absolutely - that's why I enjoy him now

Now if C Ronaldo can stop diving I'll think about admiring him - cause that kid can play!

[T_i_B]

47. Ronaldo, stop diving?

Not too much chance of that I'd say, even if he has probbably been the best Man U player this season.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

53. Yup

I still boo whenever he gets the ball though

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

16. Botafogo

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

31. nice

:thumbsup:

If only there were a team where I live that I could be proud of. I have a hard time getting behind the New York Red Bulls

[LynneSin]

17. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES!!!!

Oh wait, that football, nevermind

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

35. Plus what you should have said is THE NEW YORK GIANTS

[QMPMom]

18. See son's shirt:!

Bayern Munchen!

[Anarcho-Socialist]

19. Another one for Newcastle United!

:thumbsup:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

29. Viva the Toon!

woohooo!

[Efilroft Sul]

20. All Italy, all the time.

For Euro 2008, the Azzurri.

For the Champions League, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Roma.

For Serie A/B, Juventus.

Can't say I really despise any city team out there, though. This year's World Cup was great, and I was saying that before Italy won.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

23. How's AC Milan treating you his year?

:P

[Efilroft Sul]

54. AC Milan's taking it on the chin.

They're in the middle of the pack in Serie A, along with the other clubs accused of match fixing last year.

It'll be interesting to see them play Celtic next month in the Champions League. We'll find out if they're able to rise above their difficulties, but even I am a bit pessimistic about their chances.

Can't wait for the once and future champs, Juventus, to return to Serie A. If I'm correct, they're the only undefeated team in Serie B. Gianluigi Buffon rules!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

59. As a Celtic fan I can't wait for the Champions league to start up

but I still feel that as long as anyone except Barça wins I'll be happy.

[Efilroft Sul]

62. Well, I'll always pull for the Italian teams (or Italian players outside Italy)...

...but I just love watching the games, no matter which world-class team is playing. I don't have antipathy toward any one team like I would, say, the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. It's probably because I live here in the states and haven't cast any team in the role of villains.

Thanks for the ITVN tip. I don't know if I can get it, but I'll look into it.

Good luck to Celtic vs. AC Milan on 2/20. It should be great.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

67. Only 3 villains for me The Cowboys, Duke basketball and the Red Sox

well and Man United

The game in February should be fun. Now if only Newcastle can make it into the champions league

[Byronic]

21. Newport County

Its like a congenital illness really. You can't change your football club and nor would I want to. I was born with them, I love them, but they frequently break my heart.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

32. As an american it was very tough to pick a team

I was born a NY Yankee fan and wouldn't change it if I could. And our college basketball team in CT is our whole state's obsession. But I started my football life following Chelsea because of the players I liked in the World Cup. I fell out of love with them as I got more obsessed with the game. I embraced Newcastle because of the devotion of the supporters and Newcastle Upon Tyne seems like a beautiful place among other factors. If I had only picked up the game while Alan Shearer was still playing - alas.

[edbermac]

22. New England Patriots!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

30. how droll

[edbermac]

48. So how'd the Jets and Giants do this weekend?

:rofl:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

56. No better than the Knicks I'm sure

*sigh*

[Squatch]

25. FC Bayern-Muenchen

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

27. I prefer Werder Bremen

but it's only because I like Klose

[sasquatch]

85. VORWARTS!!

:bounce:

[redqueen]

36. Arsenal!

:hi:


I also like the Hotspurs and the Rovers, though.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

43. The gunners are all class

I love to watch them - especially when they beat Liverpool

My wife has a thing for Blackburn but she hasn't chosen yet.

:hi:

[redqueen]

51. I love to watch them even when they're losing... heh.

The Rovers are great... I love McCarthy, Nonda, Tugay. So fun to watch!

Did she see Nonda's fantastic goal a couple weeks back? Classic stuff.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

55. Indeed I did - top notch

Did you see Essien's in December - unreal.

I bet you did :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK2S_0baOJw

[T_i_B]

57. If it's super strikes you want...

...try this one!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoVES1Yp8DE

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

60. How does that happen?

Wow

[Efilroft Sul]

58. Oh, that was an awesome score by Essien.

I simply must get a cable channel to watch these matches, but then, that would mean I can't go to my favorite football pub to drink!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

61. Get ITVN - Setanta sports for $15 a month

Though nothing will ever replace the pub

[redqueen]

64. Argh... frickin Setanta.

I won't pay! x(

I'll just watch the matches I can on FSC. *pout*

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

65. I have ITVN and a dvdr - I miss no EPL matches I want to see

Now Scottish football and the lower leagues are a bit harder to follow

[redqueen]

66. Yeah, no reason to watch Scottish really... there's no competition.

I miss most of the Champions League games. And lots of Arsenal. Curse you Setanta!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

69. Champions league seems to be the realm of ESPN

I see it on ESPN2 if they even cover it

Curse you ESPN!!!

[redqueen]

70. Whaaa?

Well slap my ass... I gotta look for that!

Thanks!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

73. February baby - watch out for it

[redqueen]

63. Hah.

I sure did. Too many times... stupid highlights shows. ;)

[slj0101]

37. I'll be clever (not) and say: "GO {insert American football team name here}!!!

:eyes:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

41. Or original

:D

[Zavulon]

68. Montreal Alouettes

But in soccer, I support Newcastle too.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

72. Big up the Toon!

:D

[northzax]

71. Reading-

but of course.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

77. the skullcrushers?

[northzax]

78. with all due respect

we prefer the term "Cech Bouncers" if you don't mind.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

79. ouch - that hurts

:D

[ikri]

74. Another Newcastle fan here

:hi:

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

75. WOOHOO! We have our own DU Toon Army shaping up

Very nice :thumbsup:

[Zavulon]

76. Looks like a good idea for a group :)

[Dastard Stepchild]

80. Why, the Bolton Wanderers, of course...

Can't help but love the rugged lads from the north.

http://www.bwfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,1004,00.html

:)



edited to add crest

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

83. Bolton's kicking butt this year yeah?

:thumbsup:

[Dastard Stepchild]

98. Yeah... they aren't doing too bad...

5th place, if I am not mistaken.

I lived near Bolton a few years back and got to watch them play at Reebok Stadium. Always a good time!

edited for spelling

[SKKY]

81. Real Betis (I follow Spanish Soccer mostly)...

...I don't have a team in England I support particularly, but lately it's becoming anyone Chelsea is playing against.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

84. even Barça?

[SKKY]

86. If the Al Queda national team was playing against Chelsea...

...I'd root for the terrorists!!!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

87. Hell hath no fury like a Chelsea Hater

:D

[reformedrepub]

88. The Bhoys......

and ManU in the premiership.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

89. Celtic rules

If only I could see more matches

[reformedrepub]

90. You are in NYC right??

They have a Manhattan Supporters club..I forget where they meet, but head over to Nevada Smith's on 3rd ave on Sunday Morns...lotsa games on there......Tims Rule!!!!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

93. I got to Nevada's all the time

:thumbsup:

[LeftPeopleFinishFirst]

91. Real Madrid.

and the reformation of the WUSA...

i miss women's national league soccer.

[ps1074]

92. Oh no - you're a barcode fan?

:rofl:

I support the Spurs

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

94. we meet on sunday

prepare to die

[Brewman_Jax]

95. My local team

The Atlanta Silverbacks

My English team is Aston Villa FC http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/javaImages/4d/b/0,,10265~592717,00.gif

[Strawman]

96. Tottenham Hotspur

I know nothing about soccer other than my dad's cousin played for them in the 1960's or something.

Other than that I remember Trevor Francis and the Detroit Express back in the late 1970's when I was a kid.

[ps1074]

99. A fellow Spurs supporter

:toast:

We are Tottenham,
We are Tottemham,
Super Tottenham from the Lane,
We are Tottenham, super Tottenham,
We are Tottenham from the Lane.

[nickgutierrez]

97. I don't have a team, yet...

...but if Clint Dempsey's work permit comes through, I might have to become a Fulham supporter. :)