All things soccer 2014 - 15

[Insidious Von]

Poland 2 Germany 0

Kamil Glik gave a defending master class today. He's been toiling away in Serie A this decade, never underestimate Italy's ability to develop quality defenders. But he may not stay with Torino come January. Time to update my raitings for the best defenders in the world:

1 Jerome Boateng
2 Branislav Ivanovic
3 Mats Hummels
4 Leonardo Bonucci
5 Kamil Glik

 

[AK-47]

Netherlands!!!!!

Oh dear!!! :Eek:

 

[raptorizedguy]

My niece wants a Rondalo poster anyone know where I can get a poster for the girl ..

 

[Insidious Von]

My niece wants a Rondalo poster anyone know where I can get a poster for the girl ..

Check out these guys: http://www.allposters.ca/-st/Soccer-posters_c613_.htm

The Dutch midfield is bottoming out, they desperately need Kevin Strootman back. But he wont be match fit until the new year. They should have selected Ronald Koeman to coach the team. Hiddink, like Capello has become far too cautious with age. And it doesn't help that RVP and Huntelaar can't stand each other and are behaving like a couple of Balotellis.

So while Mourinho was being his usual petulant self, telling Spain not to call up Diego Costa, Koeman was the opposite. He was singing the praises of Graziano Pelle (pronounced Palley not Pele) to Antonio Conte. Finally making his Azzurri debut at 29 and playing well. It was a dreary match to watch. The Italians were playing to avoid injury, they didn't have the stomach to show up the Maltese cousins. If they play like that against Croatia they are going to get burned!

 

[Insidious Von]

If/when the Azzurri get to the Euro in France they will field a black player - and it's not Mario Balotelli.

At the close of the last decade young Angelo Ogbonna drove his Ferrari into the Po. It was only his great strength and stamina that prevented him from drowning until local fishermen could pull him out. In retrospect it may have been the best thing to happen to him, he's been one of Italy's best defenders. With the aging Barzagli injured he's been a tower of strength for Juventus. Even if Barzagli returns, Allegri cannot justify relegating him to the bench. He's also caught the interest of a number of other clubs but Juve would be insane to sell him.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2215033-manchester-united-transfer-news-angelo-ogbonna-devils-perfect-january-targ

 

[Don Draper]

My niece wants a Rondalo poster anyone know where I can get a poster for the girl ..

Be a good uncle and steer her away from the evil and superficial elements of the world.

 

[Insidious Von]

As a long time supporter of Roma my suffering continues. I'm typing this standing up.

 

[Conil]

Barcelona didn't do well against RM Saturday in la liga clasico. Real was way better than Barca... you gotta love thaqt combo Benzema and Ronaldo.

 

[AK-47]

Supposedly Messi played on painkillers

 

[Insidious Von]

Enrique is not in Ancelotti's league.

From the stranger than fiction file: Cam Neely is taking a chair as a member of AS Roma's Board of Directors, didn't even know he was a shareholder? He will take the seat being vacated by Thomas R Di Benedetto. Also joining the board is retired US female soccer player Mia Hamm. She's taking over the responsibility of running Roma's Primavera. Obviously Signore Pallotta wants his people on the board.

I hope Sea Bass likes porchetta?

 

[Insidious Von]

I don't care how Pallotta choses to run his club, but I want Romagnioli back in the fold in January. He's more than proven himself at Sampdoria - WTF Milan didn't loan out Paolo Maldini when he was 19!

 

[bver_hunter]

There is a lot of interest for the EPL around the world. That is why almost all the games are shown live. Teams like Liverpool and Man Utd are not guaranteed to show up and walk away with three points. Must admit that this is the first year that I became a soccer enthusiast, and love watching a number of EPL games on a Saturday. Not sure which team to support, as I try to watch nearly all the matches.

 

[shogun89]

There is a lot of interest for the EPL around the world. That is why almost all the games are shown live. Teams like Liverpool and Man Utd are not guaranteed to show up and walk away with three points. Must admit that this is the first year that I became a soccer enthusiast, and love watching a number of EPL games on a Saturday. Not sure which team to support, as I try to watch nearly all the matches.

Last season you would have loved Liverpool, scoring bucket-loads of goals, conceding bucket-loads. This year theyre just painful to watch. I want Balotelli out already, as I think his laziness and lack of commitment is bringing the whole team down. I always thought he was a bit overhyped from the beginning, just because he was the first black Italian.

 

[Insidious Von]

I've watched Liverpool play and it's not all Balo's fault. Sure he needs an attitude adjustment but he's not getting the distribution, and Sterling is working his butt off to create scoring chances. The problem is that Coutinho is too selfish and dumb when he has the ball. He'd rather shoot instead of looking for the open man, also Gerrard doesn't have Pirlo's vision. It's very easy for opposing defenders to shut down Balo and Sterling. In January, Liverpool should make a serious bid in prying Pastore from PSG. He's lost his starting role to Verratti but he can play the trequartista infinitely better than Coutinho.

...his lack of pitch smarts is why Inter gave up on him.

 

[Insidious Von]

Marcello Lippi at the age of 66 has announced his retirement from football.

Good for him, time to smell the roses and reflect on his success. He's moving back from the PRC to his country villa near Viareggio, one of the swankiest beaches in all of Italy. I hope the topless women show him lots of love.

Grazie per tutti Commendatore.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/news/11204692/Marcello-Lippi-brings-end-to-glittering-career-after-winning-Chinese-Super-League-with-Guangzhou-Evergrande.html

 

[Insidious Von]

Viarregio is the place to be.
Topless women is what I want to see
Sand spread out far and wide.
Keep Torino just give that beachside.

 

[rld]

Poland 2 Germany 0

Kamil Glik gave a defending master class today. He's been toiling away in Serie A this decade, never underestimate Italy's ability to develop quality defenders. But he may not stay with Torino come January. Time to update my raitings for the best defenders in the world:

1 Jerome Boateng
2 Branislav Ivanovic
3 Mats Hummels
4 Leonardo Bonucci
5 Kamil Glik

I think Alaba and Lahm both should be on your list...

 

[AK-47]

I think Alaba and Lahm both should be on your list

I think he was just talking about centre-backs, bro.

Lazio now in 3rd place. Cant see them grabbing the title, but a CL spot should be doable

 

[rld]

I think he was just talking about centre-backs, bro.

Lazio now in 3rd place. Cant see them grabbing the title, but a CL spot should be doable

Could be. But Alaba plays that spot from time to time. But he did use the term "defenders".

Anyways quite pleased with Bayern's progress so far. IF not for the injury bug this would be a great season.

 

[Insidious Von]

Yes I did mean central defenders of which Boateng stands alone. The scary part is Bayern are doing it without the inspirational Pig Farmer!

Signore Palotta STFU about Benatia, it has cost us dearly. Run your sports interests like you do your holding company.

After the Keystone Cops display against Pananthiaikos, Bonucci drops down on the list. And it underscores how important Ogbonna is to Juventus, no way would it have been so nerve wracking had he played. And no way is he going to United in January.