On the Eve of the new Season...

So far awful games as usual, but great to see Italy losing like this.

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
nobody wants to talk about the italians getting throttled yesterday?

I can talk about the Dutch all day long. They looked amazing. But yes, as Barcelona points out, the first couple of days haven't been the most exciting. Part of that is two crappy host countries (although the Austrians were surprisingly strong going forward). They wouldn't normally be in this tournament.

the swiss might have made it to be fair. but they would have been better off playing qualifying matches the past two years though

i think the inevitable van der vaart to toon rumor was floated this past weekend. the english rumor factory loves to torture us magpie supporters this time of the year. he's exactly what we need :(

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
the swiss might have made it to be fair. but they would have been better off playing qualifying matches the past two years though

Sorry, yes, you are correct. The swiss had a shot. I was referring to Austria, but not very clearly. But, without Frei, the Swiss might not score the whole tournament. Or the world can finally meet Derdiyok. I'm going to enjoy watching Derdiyok, who could very well end up at Toon if he has a decent showing, or Arsenal if he has a great showing.

yeah, he's been in the press. actually, i was going to make my team the all toon target team in the fantasy league. supposedly team ash has made a real bid for gomis, though

stupid soccernet with their flash site. i totally remembered to drop emre for turan and then forgot once i got home tuesday. also, stupid work computer for not having flash

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
i worded that poorly. if he plays for sunderland, he could continue to live in the same house

No he won't…if he moves from Toon to the mackem's he'll have to go into the police protective program.

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:

Originally posted by 47 YEAR OLD VIRGIN:
What a great week it's been for old mank!!! :D


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Munster became kings of Europe for a second time as a ferociously committed display saw them edge past Toulouse in the Heineken Cup final in Cardiff.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7408444.stm

so people will likely still be happy about this in 4 weeks or so in the province?

I would think so…in Munster they still talk about the day they beat the All Blacks like it was yesterday….only it happened in 1978

Originally posted by 47 YEAR OLD VIRGIN:

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
i worded that poorly. if he plays for sunderland, he could continue to live in the same house

No he won't…if he moves from Toon to the mackem's he'll have to go into the police protective program.

most times yes, but toon supporters would be over the moon if we get actual money back for him. guy hardly plays

So let me get this straight.

Scolari tells Ronaldo to go to Real because it's good for Cristiano.

Scolari then denies Ferguson access to Portugal's camp to talk to Ronaldo.

Scolari then accepts the Chelsea coaching job.

Nice.

Originally posted by vansmack:
So let me get this straight.

Scolari tells Ronaldo to go to Real because it's good for Cristiano.

Scolari then denies Ferguson access to Portugal's camp to talk to Ronaldo.

Scolari then accepts the Chelsea coaching job.

Nice.

Forgive me for stating the obvious, but Dr. Phil Scolari knows Ronaldo would never move to a small club like Chelskzzzzzz so is trying to get him out of the premiership.

I say if Real poney up enough dough (100mil+) we sell him and buy a whole new crew of players. No one player is bigger than the team. United won shitloads of trophies before him and we'll win a shitload more without him.

Couldn't agree more, sir.

well the whole chris fiasco stinks to high heaven, but its kind of funny to see man u say 'fuck off we dont want your £100 million' and liverpool struggle to buy james milner

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Hear no

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Speak no

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see no

HOP HOLLAND!!!!

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I would have no problem with the netherlands throwing the game to Croatia and so eliminating both Italy and France. Maybe they should try really hard but just wear clogs.

The Turkey/Czech match yesterday was nothing short of incredible. My favorite game of the tourney so far.

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
i think croatia and turkey have fighting chances to surprise a few people

i'm pretty close to being right here (for once)

of course i took turkey because the toons hot after turan and i guess the price is skyrocketing :(

Hey, United start their title defense at home vs. the Toon on Aug 16.

More United fixtures.

at man u and at arsenal 2 of the first three fixtures. fantastic