The Ultimate Soccer Thread 2010-2011 VOL. Premier league, La Liga, Serie A & Bundesliga

[o fenomeno]

Originally Posted by needsomejays

probably the first kit ive seen for next season that i actually like

almost fire but not quite...i really liked this years kits, i loved the simplicity. with milan i think simplicity and tradition is a key component. these were my favorite of the last few milan kits...just so simple, no fancy collars or straps or anything, just black and red stripes.

 

[o fenomeno]

Originally Posted by needsomejays

probably the first kit ive seen for next season that i actually like

almost fire but not quite...i really liked this years kits, i loved the simplicity. with milan i think simplicity and tradition is a key component. these were my favorite of the last few milan kits...just so simple, no fancy collars or straps or anything, just black and red stripes.

 

[mr marcus]

nvm .....see real madrid maybe winning straight up 

 

[mr marcus]

nvm .....see real madrid maybe winning straight up 

 

[khoshabasfinest23]

Originally Posted by PersiaFly

Originally Posted by Carlos Tevez

I think all this spending by Real is gonna be futile and they're gonna have to wait for Barca to decline in order to win La Liga and/or the CL. If this was any other era, Real would've easily won the league and CL with this team but this Barca team is just too damn good. The only reason Real spent this much money is because of how good Barca is and yet despite spending record amounts, Real are still not any closer to Barca's level. What more could Real do? I mean, they could sign the 2 very best CMs available and they still wont match up to Xavi + Iniesta. Otherwise, Real's attack isnt far off from Barca's attack and Real's defence is probably as good as Barca's. 

This is a great point that I haven't heard mentioned enough, if at all. Sucks for Real but Barca is really gonna be tough to beat with that core for some time. 
As always, these second legs are fascinating, and especially this one. Madrid needs to carefully balance their desperate need to score a goal to make things interesting with the fact that one slip up leading to a successful Barca counter attack could end the whole fixture early tomorrow. Casillas is gonna have to be big. Not having Sergio Ramos and Pepe (if I'm not mistaken) might be more than Madrid can overcome given their 2-0 deficit. Whatever happens, I hope we come away tomorrow talking about great soccer for once and not diving/refereeing. 

yup, Real doesnt really stand a chance with out those two guys, the best outcome they will see is a 1-1 draw imo 

if they were somehow to pull off the miracle im going to slap everyone in sight tomorrow at work in celebration 

 

[khoshabasfinest23]

Originally Posted by PersiaFly

Originally Posted by Carlos Tevez

I think all this spending by Real is gonna be futile and they're gonna have to wait for Barca to decline in order to win La Liga and/or the CL. If this was any other era, Real would've easily won the league and CL with this team but this Barca team is just too damn good. The only reason Real spent this much money is because of how good Barca is and yet despite spending record amounts, Real are still not any closer to Barca's level. What more could Real do? I mean, they could sign the 2 very best CMs available and they still wont match up to Xavi + Iniesta. Otherwise, Real's attack isnt far off from Barca's attack and Real's defence is probably as good as Barca's. 

This is a great point that I haven't heard mentioned enough, if at all. Sucks for Real but Barca is really gonna be tough to beat with that core for some time. 
As always, these second legs are fascinating, and especially this one. Madrid needs to carefully balance their desperate need to score a goal to make things interesting with the fact that one slip up leading to a successful Barca counter attack could end the whole fixture early tomorrow. Casillas is gonna have to be big. Not having Sergio Ramos and Pepe (if I'm not mistaken) might be more than Madrid can overcome given their 2-0 deficit. Whatever happens, I hope we come away tomorrow talking about great soccer for once and not diving/refereeing. 

yup, Real doesnt really stand a chance with out those two guys, the best outcome they will see is a 1-1 draw imo 

if they were somehow to pull off the miracle im going to slap everyone in sight tomorrow at work in celebration 

 

[Sinner]

Oh boy... here we go... 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-as-FA-review-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-comments.html

 

[Sinner]

Oh boy... here we go... 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-as-FA-review-Sir-Alex-Ferguson-comments.html

 

[el Chief]

Does anyone have an idea where Radamel Falcao might end up next season? He's beasting right now at Porto, I think it's time he moves up to a better league.

 

[el Chief]

Does anyone have an idea where Radamel Falcao might end up next season? He's beasting right now at Porto, I think it's time he moves up to a better league.

 

[salviboy7]

Can't wait for todays game. Looking forward to a great game without the theatrics from both sides. Iniesta and Abidal are back today if I'm not mistaken.

Mou needs to work on not waiting for the counter attack. It worked without Puyol but with Puyol in the field it changes things a bit.

 

[salviboy7]

Can't wait for todays game. Looking forward to a great game without the theatrics from both sides. Iniesta and Abidal are back today if I'm not mistaken.

Mou needs to work on not waiting for the counter attack. It worked without Puyol but with Puyol in the field it changes things a bit.

 

[salviboy7]

Yuku is terrible. Now I remember why I barely post.

 

[salviboy7]

Yuku is terrible. Now I remember why I barely post.

 

[carlos tevez]

Today's match is probably gonna be the most exciting encounter between these two this season. No pressure on Barca at home (we all know how good they play at home) vs. a desperate Real side that must attack in order to give themselves a chance. Some people are predicting that based on Mourinho's history, he might be content with keeping it 0-0 until halftime before going all out in the 2nd half. Either way, they're gonna have to open up and attack. There's little doubt that Real are capable of scoring 2+ goals against Barca or anyone for that matter but the tricky issue is how do you do that without compromising your defence, eventually against Barcelona.

 

[carlos tevez]

Today's match is probably gonna be the most exciting encounter between these two this season. No pressure on Barca at home (we all know how good they play at home) vs. a desperate Real side that must attack in order to give themselves a chance. Some people are predicting that based on Mourinho's history, he might be content with keeping it 0-0 until halftime before going all out in the 2nd half. Either way, they're gonna have to open up and attack. There's little doubt that Real are capable of scoring 2+ goals against Barca or anyone for that matter but the tricky issue is how do you do that without compromising your defence, eventually against Barcelona.

 

[Sinner]

Extra time FTW~!

 

[Sinner]

Extra time FTW~!

 

[halftime718]

Predict the goal scorers in today's El Clasico and when they score to win a free LBF shirt. Post your answers here»  http://on.fb.me/geECB6

Like us on Facebook NT fam, will be doing more giveaways in the future as well as announcing a tourney.

 

[halftime718]

Predict the goal scorers in today's El Clasico and when they score to win a free LBF shirt. Post your answers here»  http://on.fb.me/geECB6

Like us on Facebook NT fam, will be doing more giveaways in the future as well as announcing a tourney.

 

[dlo13]

Sheesh...it's pouring at Camp Nou.

 

[dlo13]

Sheesh...it's pouring at Camp Nou.

 

[bean pie slanga]

Di Maria, Kaka, Ronaldo starting with Higuian up front. RIDE OUT!

 

[bean pie slanga]

Di Maria, Kaka, Ronaldo starting with Higuian up front. RIDE OUT!

 

[persiafly]

Anyone with a stream PM me a link? or post