The Football Thread (7 Viewers)

[lvella10]

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I remember seeing that about Simpson back at manchester united .. even in the reserves he was guilty of doing that every now and then .. Santon's attacking mentality can be beneficial, but you're right, It does put extra pressure on Gutierrez.
Santon is reminiscent in my opinion of Patrice Evra, yet Evra probably has the ability to get back and defend ( although when he doesn't guys like Ferdinand, Johnny Evans and to some extent Rafael when he comes across from the right look exceptionally vulnerable )

Unfortunately good central defenders don't come along all too often :/ Hopefully for the Magpies Perch continues with his good form

I love the forward line of Newcastle. To some extent it's stronger than Manchester United's because not Hernandez/Welbeck and Rooney don't always click .. And generally Rooney has to play in behind and go searching for the ball .. I'm happy Yound and Valencia though are playing so well atm. Valencia has been a great buy from Wigan.

Looking at the table atm, I think Newcastle could just sneak ahead of Chelsea into 4th

 

[OzKo]

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To be honest I don't see either Spurs or Chelsea screwing up enough for that to eventuate. If we do qualify for the Champions League, I will lose my shit. To get to that stage after being in the Championship two years ago would be insane.

 

[lvella10]

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Tottenham has increased their form of late, so I don't see them not qualifying for the CL .. Chelsea are yet to play arsenal, QPR, Liverpool and even newcastle .. so It won't be easy for them, especially given QPR's recent results vs Liverpool and Arsenal .. Whereas in my opinion newcastle have a pretty easy run until their final 3 fixtures vs city, chelsea and everton .. 3 points at everton and a draw or two for chelsea may see newcastle qualify for Europe .. I really hope it happens for them

 

[soloooooo]

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Not a huge fan of EPL myself. A-league or nothing or me

 

[lvella10]

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really? I can barely stand the a league

 

[OzKo]

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Well we've got Swansea next.

They don't have as much to play for as they're categorically safe but they are always tough at home.

They are very much like Blackpool last season without the crash at the end of the season. If we win there, it will suggest we performed extremely well.

Edit: Chuffed that we are the only club in all competitions to keep a cleansheet against Manchester United this season.

 

[will_]

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a-league will be buzzing with west sydney next season

 

[soloooooo]

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Establishing a new team and getting them ready for next season in 6 months time will be a challenge. GWS took what 2 or so years to establish before they entered the AFL comp this year. Western Sydney is probably not the best place for another A league team either I wouldn't have thought.

 

[will_]

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Establishing a new team and getting them ready for next season in 6 months time will be a challenge. GWS took what 2 or so years to establish before they entered the AFL comp this year. Western Sydney is probably not the best place for another A league team either I wouldn't have thought.

its the heartland of football in australia. highest participation rate, has 8 out of the 12 nswpl teams and had 4 nsl clubs.

 

[Shadowdude]

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As I said elsewhere, I hope the stadium for Western Sydney FC or whatever it will be - is going to be close to home. I mean, it's 90 minutes each way for Sydney FC games... and really, having a team here - closer to home - will mean I have greater affinity to it.

I'm actually seriously going to consider getting a season pass. I really need to watch more football...

 

[will_]

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As I said elsewhere, I hope the stadium for Western Sydney FC or whatever it will be - is going to be close to home. I mean, it's 90 minutes each way for Sydney FC games... and really, having a team here - closer to home - will mean I have greater affinity to it.

I'm actually seriously going to consider getting a season pass. I really need to watch more football...

yeh, I will definately be signing up for a membership when it is available. I believe west sydney fc has the potential to be even bigger than sydney fc.

 

[Shadowdude]

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Because the stadium will hopefully be not in the middle of nowhere.

I have no qualms about going out of my way to visit ANZ Stadium to watch the Socceroos play. But... if it's trekking there once per two weeks or so - I mean... it's too much of a bother.

 

[OzKo]

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Let the good times roll.

Only 2 points off CL spots.

 

[berrss]

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fighting for 4th spot is more exciting for me then first spot imo, demba cisse is proper killin it for newcastle aswell!

 

[annagurl]

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What's a good team to watch?

I'm wanting to buy tickets to watch a good match


but I dont really keep up with the sport

all i know is dat ben cousins is a druggo



so yus
can someone pretty please link me where i'd buy these tickets+which game to watch

 

[annagurl]

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What's a good team to watch?

I'm wanting to buy tickets to watch a good match


but I dont really keep up with the sport

all i know is dat ben cousins is a druggo



so yus
can someone pretty please link me where i'd buy these tickets+which game to watch

 

[Riproot]

Well, Sydney Swans Vs. Fremantle Dockers is on today at 2:10pm at the SCG

???

 

[annagurl]

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dont think you can buy tickets if the event is today

 

[Riproot]

dont think you can buy tickets if the event is today

lol, you can buy them there.

 

[will_]

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newcastle are blitzing at the moment.