Futbol Talk

[JWags85]

Hughes lasted a season. After his first year, they splashed on Toure, Tevez, and others and they sacked him before Christmas for Mancini.

I agree about Poch and even if not Allegri, no chance it's Bilic. That's a sensible hire for a new owner to make for a low level PL club. These guys want to make a splash and hiring the dude who last finished 11th in the Prem and couldn't keep Payet happy and crashed out of Europa to a Romanian club. It's gonna be a big name manager

[Its DJOver]

I mean, define "big name" then, because I think that Bilic would actually do a pretty good job when there's going to be a transition period to a different type of talent that they can now attract.  You can't "crash out of Europe" unless you get to Europe, which accomplishing with West Ham is no small feat, and I don't think you can pin the Payet thing on him, when there is literally nothing anyone could have done.  There's rumors that Roberto Martinez may be available after the Euro's, is he a big name?

[The Sultan]

Cmon...Newcastle isn't going to fire Steve Bruce, who is actually doing a decent job this year, to hire Slaven Bilic.  Seriously, you think these Saudis are using their money to hire the manager of West Brom???

They'll go after a big name.  Maybe PSG will sack Tuchel.  Maybe they'll go after Favre at Dortmund.  Really is going to depend on how they want to play.

[Its DJOver]

Cmon...Newcastle isn't going to fire Steve Bruce, who is actually doing a decent job this year, to hire Slaven Bilic.  Seriously, you think these Saudis are using their money to hire the manager of West Brom???

They'll go after a big name.  Maybe PSG will sack Tuchel.  Maybe they'll go after Favre at Dortmund.  Really is going to depend on how they want to play.

Read the first sentence of my post.  I think Bruce will stay too.  I was saying that "if" they fire him, Bilic could be a target.  Any managerial change will be coming in the next couple of weeks, so you can automatically rule out any manager that is still in the Champions League, as that was announced to resume in August.  So no Tuchel, no Sarri, no Gasperini (who I also think would do a good job), no Nagelsmann etc. 

While Newcastle will be able to spend more money this upcoming window, don't expect any major overhauls until Covid passes.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

Bundesliga starting up May 15 or 22 with no fans.

Live sports besides Korean baseball!

[Its DJOver]

https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/liga-mx-cancels-clausura-2020-season-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic-a-champion-will-not-be-crowned-in-mexico/

Liga MX canceled.  Looking likely that any MLS play will just be an Orlando tournament.  Things might have changed, but I thought that UEFA had a deadline of the 25th for leagues to present their plans to finish the season, and it doesn't really look like the Premier League is any closer to agreeing on a plan than they were a few weeks ago.  Players don't want to train/play because they don't think it is safe enough, teams can't decide on whether games can be played on neutral sites.  Will be interesting to see what developments happen and how hard that May 25th deadline really is.

[BM1090]

https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2020/5/29/21274244/report-new-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-format-12-teams-3-groups

Reported new CONCACAF qualifying format.

[JWags85]

Chris Richards came on in the 84th minute for Bayern. He's a true home grown American out of FC Dallas' academy, not a Fabian Johnson/John Brooks situation. Pretty exciting, already has more appearances than Julian Green    That plus an assist for Gio Reyna. Nice day in the Bundesliga for the USMNT

[panda]

Chris Richards came on in the 84th minute for Bayern. He's a true home grown American out of FC Dallas' academy, not a Fabian Johnson/John Brooks situation. Pretty exciting, already has more appearances than Julian Green    That plus an assist for Gio Reyna. Nice day in the Bundesliga for the USMNT

The amount of games in a short amount of time will give lots of opportunities to youngsters. Hopefully he can take advantage of the opportunity.

I really like his game.

[Its DJOver]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-womens-world-cup/story/4120951/australianew-zealand-win-bid-to-host-2023-womens-world-cup

Australia and New Zealand to host 2023 WWC.  Gonna suck for anyone that wants to watch live, but 100% the right decision given the countries bidding.

[shoothoops]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-womens-world-cup/story/4120951/australianew-zealand-win-bid-to-host-2023-womens-world-cup

Australia and New Zealand to host 2023 WWC.  Gonna suck for anyone that wants to watch live, but 100% the right decision given the countries bidding.

I have many years experience watching Australian Open Tennis. It would be good time zone practice viewing for the World Cup.

[shoothoops]

Christian Pulisic on the board today for Chelsea v Manchester City:

https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/1276243034859077632

[JWags85]

Christian Pulisic on the board today for Chelsea v Manchester City:

https://twitter.com/nbcsportssoccer/status/1276243034859077632

That hesitation was FILTHY

[The Sultan]

I mean, this is pretty cool even if you're not a fan of Liverpool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHEthsO7T7w

[JWags85]

I mean, this is pretty cool even if you're not a fan of Liverpool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHEthsO7T7w

I've never in my life had a coach of a team I support that I love more than Klopp. Never thought a German could embody a club like Liverpool, but he does. His interview yesterday was perfect. Understated and respectful calling out the Liverpool legends before him, quietly smiling and letting Daglish have his moment rambling in his kitchen. The most PAINFUL part of this title is not being able to see Klopp celebrate on the touchline fist pumping and hugging everyone.  He has a CL title and now broke the EPL drought. I hope he doesn't get bored and look for the next challenge like so many managers, I hope he becomes the next Ferguson or Wenger.

Incredible video, saw it earlier but so glad to watch again.

[Its DJOver]

https://twitter.com/footballiceland/status/1278347367268470790

Crest is pretty meh IMO, but this announcement video is truly outstanding.

[Pakuni]

Spurs are making me sad the Premiere League ever returned.

[Billy Hoyle]

Spurs are making me sad the Premiere League ever returned.

Not that I am a fan (a couple of close friends are) but did Arsenal get the memo games are back on?

[BM1090]

Not that I am a fan (a couple of close friends are) but did Arsenal get the memo games are back on?

Took them awhile but did win 4-0 yesterday.

[JWags85]

https://twitter.com/footballiceland/status/1278347367268470790

Crest is pretty meh IMO, but this announcement video is truly outstanding.

I actually love the crest. I'd expect nothing less from a country that has an epic Viking clap at matches.

Pretty incredible that a country that wouldn't been be a top 50 city in the US by population, with a very mediocre Domestic league, has created a very legit national squad

[Billy Hoyle]

I actually love the crest. I'd expect nothing less from a country that has an epic Viking clap at matches.

Pretty incredible that a country that wouldn't been be a top 50 city in the US by population, with a very mediocre Domestic league, has created a very legit national squad

great video (created by their Keeper) and I love that crest since it represents Icelandic mythology and culture.

I don't think they have staying power. This is a golden generation for them. That Euro run was awesome though. As a fan of the Three Lions, I was totally ok with Iceland beating them because it's freaking Iceland.

They do have a strong women's league, however.

[Its DJOver]

I actually love the crest. I'd expect nothing less from a country that has an epic Viking clap at matches.

Pretty incredible that a country that wouldn't been be a top 50 city in the US by population, with a very mediocre Domestic league, has created a very legit national squad

I worded it poorly, it's not necessarily the style of artwork that throws me off, it's more of the fact that I have no clue why someone would make a crest featuring a Bull, Dragon, Eagle, and Giant.  Any Norse experts out there that can provide some background?

I don't mind crests that feature animals, although Eagles are overdone IMO.  The "Don't Tread On Me" themed one with the timber rattler for the US is probably my all time favorite.

[Billy Hoyle]

Took them awhile but did win 4-0 yesterday.

yeah, but over Norwich.

Leicester is driving me crazy and possibly losing their remaining home games due to the COVID spike in the city may leave them out of Europe.

[JWags85]

I worded it poorly, it's not necessarily the style of artwork that throws me off, it's more of the fact that I have no clue why someone would make a crest featuring a Bull, Dragon, Eagle, and Giant.  Any Norse experts out there that can provide some background?

In Icelandic lore, the island is protected by 4 "landvættir" and they are....a Bull, a Dragon, an Eagle, and a Giant.

It honestly predates the start of lions as the national symbol of England.

[Golden Avalanche]

Not that I am a fan (a couple of close friends are) but did Arsenal get the memo games are back on?

They've won three of their five matches since the restart.

If that is them "asleep" I'd hate to see what they do when awake and ready.