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Jan 30, 2008 22:18:38 GMT -5
Post by Dave on Jan 30, 2008 22:18:38 GMT -5
i ran messi on the right and deco on the right with the others in the middle....I run the fast break offense in soccer and those guys are all fast as hell so they can recover well on defense...i've never watched them play in real life but i'm pretty nasty at fifa. My roommate had an xbox 360 and the only game he had was fifa and they are all big soccer buffs so i took my lumps in the beginning but soon became champ of the house. Its really an awesome game. 1) I'm assuming you meant to say Messi on the left, not right? 2) Did you mean to say Deco was fast, or Henry et al? 3) It's a counter attack, not fast break. 4) It's called football ahh yes messi on the left and i counter attack the shit out of teams
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Jan 30, 2008 22:19:30 GMT -5
Post by Dave on Jan 30, 2008 22:19:30 GMT -5
i don't think deco and henry were as fast but deco was a house with tackling guys
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Jan 30, 2008 22:20:51 GMT -5
Post by duceisinmyheart on Jan 30, 2008 22:20:51 GMT -5
In terms of ranking players... 1. Kaka - theres no arguement here, the guy is quite clearly the best in the world at the moment. 2. Rondaldo - Scored again last night and is in the best current form of any player in the world. 3. Messi - Very young, in 2 years he will be on top of this list. 4-10. Form - I think that for the guys ranked between 4-10 it goes on form. Guys like Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto'o, Fabregas etc... could be as high as 4 however as low as 10. Martinez, on your list I disagree with having Cassillas that hight, same with Kanoute, Junihno and Vidic. Vidic is solid but I'd take guys like Drogba, Rooney, Van Persie and Pirlo over him anyday. There's a reason why Chelsea is looking to get rid of Drogba... he's to inconsistent reminds me of Kluivert, all the talent in the world but can't produce on a consistent basis. Rooney is oft injured to be on any top 10 list. I'd put Van Persie on a top 10 players to watch list, not top 10 players at the moment. Pirlo is also not top 10. Kanoute is on the list because he led La Liga in scoring in the 05-06' season, tied for 2nd in the '06-'07 and currently top 5 in scoring even though he's playing in the African Cup at the moment. Sevilla is heavily struggling without him. Juninho is the most underrated player in the world. Thankfully, the "experts" always have him in their top 10 or 11 lists, year in and year out. Fans don't know of him because he plays in the French league, and is on a stacked Brazil team. Casillas is on there because he is the most valuable player on one of the hottest teams in the world right now. What goalkeeper do you know goes 600+ minutes without allowing a goal in one of the highest scoring leagues in the world? He is hands down the most valuable player on any team, in the world. Vidic is a rock. Best defender I've seen in a long long time. The one kid I forgot to mention is Diego, playing in Bayern Munich, but like Van Persie I think Diego goes on a top 10 to watch list. Bojan, Van Persie, Jozy Altidore, Diego, Giuessepi Rossi probably would go on that top 10.
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Jan 30, 2008 22:22:05 GMT -5
Post by Dave on Jan 30, 2008 22:22:05 GMT -5
my roommate was always chelsea too what a bitch fuck their fwd he was sick
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Jan 30, 2008 22:26:49 GMT -5
Post by Spencer on Jan 30, 2008 22:26:49 GMT -5
I wish American culture included more soccer. I always feel Im missing out because I dont know anything about it.
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Jan 30, 2008 22:28:29 GMT -5
Post by duceisinmyheart on Jan 30, 2008 22:28:29 GMT -5
I wish American culture included more soccer. I always feel Im missing out because I dont know anything about it. If you get satelite order Fox Sports channels or GolTV. Then you can watch the games
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Jan 30, 2008 22:29:50 GMT -5
Post by Spencer on Jan 30, 2008 22:29:50 GMT -5
I wish American culture included more soccer. I always feel Im missing out because I dont know anything about it. If you get satelite order Fox Sports channels or GolTV. Then you can watch the games Id buy NBA TV if I were gonna buy anything. Im just saying, if it were more easily accessible Id probably watch more.
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Jan 30, 2008 22:30:11 GMT -5
Post by James on Jan 30, 2008 22:30:11 GMT -5
Why is Altidore still playing in the MLS???
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Jan 30, 2008 22:32:49 GMT -5
Post by James on Jan 30, 2008 22:32:49 GMT -5
I hope football fails in America, sorry, but you guys will ruin the game if it becomes main-stream over there which I very much doubt anyway.
And Martinez, about Drogba...of course Chelsea are looking to move him, they will move any player on their team not named Terry or Lampard (if that makes sense).
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Jan 30, 2008 22:36:47 GMT -5
Post by Dave on Jan 30, 2008 22:36:47 GMT -5
I wish American culture included more soccer. I always feel Im missing out because I dont know anything about it. youth soccer is huge but then kids grow up play video games, smoke pot, drink beer get lazy or are smart enough to realize there is no money in professional soccer in the US and no chance any americans are good enough to play overseas.
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Jan 30, 2008 22:36:49 GMT -5
Post by James on Jan 30, 2008 22:36:49 GMT -5
Btw just noticed that Ronaldo netted two against Portsmouth last night, he is special.
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Jan 30, 2008 22:53:07 GMT -5
Post by cjmjones008 on Jan 30, 2008 22:53:07 GMT -5
newcastle got destroyed again... i seriously need a new team because they are complete shit
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Jan 30, 2008 23:05:40 GMT -5
Post by Spencer on Jan 30, 2008 23:05:40 GMT -5
I wish American culture included more soccer. I always feel Im missing out because I dont know anything about it. youth soccer is huge but then kids grow up play video games, smoke pot, drink beer get lazy or are smart enough to realize there is no money in professional soccer in the US and no chance any americans are good enough to play overseas. Ya, if I have a boy, I will probably need to learn a little more about soccer.
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Jan 30, 2008 23:09:12 GMT -5
Post by Speed Racer on Jan 30, 2008 23:09:12 GMT -5
Yeah, I played soccer up until I was old enough to play American Football. Went with American Football.
I still like soccer though.
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Jan 30, 2008 23:10:46 GMT -5
Post by Spencer on Jan 30, 2008 23:10:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I played soccer up until I was old enough to play American Football. Went with American Football. I still like soccer though. I just think that its probably the best way to exercise in a sport, and like Dave said it is very big for youth leagues in America.
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Jan 31, 2008 6:08:55 GMT -5
Post by James on Jan 31, 2008 6:08:55 GMT -5
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Jan 31, 2008 8:00:11 GMT -5
Post by Tigertecz on Jan 31, 2008 8:00:11 GMT -5
In terms of ranking players... 1. Kaka - theres no arguement here, the guy is quite clearly the best in the world at the moment. 2. Rondaldo - Scored again last night and is in the best current form of any player in the world. 3. Messi - Very young, in 2 years he will be on top of this list. 4-10. Form - I think that for the guys ranked between 4-10 it goes on form. Guys like Ronaldinho, Henry, Eto'o, Fabregas etc... could be as high as 4 however as low as 10. Martinez, on your list I disagree with having Cassillas that hight, same with Kanoute, Junihno and Vidic. Vidic is solid but I'd take guys like Drogba, Rooney, Van Persie and Pirlo over him anyday. There's a reason why Chelsea is looking to get rid of Drogba... he's to inconsistent reminds me of Kluivert, all the talent in the world but can't produce on a consistent basis. Rooney is oft injured to be on any top 10 list. I'd put Van Persie on a top 10 players to watch list, not top 10 players at the moment. Pirlo is also not top 10. Kanoute is on the list because he led La Liga in scoring in the 05-06' season, tied for 2nd in the '06-'07 and currently top 5 in scoring even though he's playing in the African Cup at the moment. Sevilla is heavily struggling without him. Juninho is the most underrated player in the world. Thankfully, the "experts" always have him in their top 10 or 11 lists, year in and year out. Fans don't know of him because he plays in the French league, and is on a stacked Brazil team. Casillas is on there because he is the most valuable player on one of the hottest teams in the world right now. What goalkeeper do you know goes 600+ minutes without allowing a goal in one of the highest scoring leagues in the world? He is hands down the most valuable player on any team, in the world. Vidic is a rock. Best defender I've seen in a long long time. The one kid I forgot to mention is Diego, playing in Bayern Munich, but like Van Persie I think Diego goes on a top 10 to watch list. Bojan, Van Persie, Jozy Altidore, Diego, Giuessepi Rossi probably would go on that top 10. I can't believe we sold Rossi so easily. Fergie was looking for a finisher and he let him go. Sigh.
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Jan 31, 2008 8:03:58 GMT -5
Post by Tigertecz on Jan 31, 2008 8:03:58 GMT -5
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Jan 31, 2008 8:04:38 GMT -5
Post by Dave on Jan 31, 2008 8:04:38 GMT -5
Yeah, I played soccer up until I was old enough to play American Football. Went with American Football. I still like soccer though. I just think that its probably the best way to exercise in a sport, and like Dave said it is very big for youth leagues in America. got to love soccer moms though revolutionized the mini van
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Jan 31, 2008 8:05:38 GMT -5
Post by Tigertecz on Jan 31, 2008 8:05:38 GMT -5
I hope football fails in America, sorry, but you guys will ruin the game if it becomes main-stream over there which I very much doubt anyway. And Martinez, about Drogba...of course Chelsea are looking to move him, they will move any player on their team not named Terry or Lampard (if that makes sense). Ahh, now there's the most overrated player in the game. Frank Fuckface Lumplard.
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Jan 31, 2008 9:52:40 GMT -5
Post by duceisinmyheart on Jan 31, 2008 9:52:40 GMT -5
There's a reason why Chelsea is looking to get rid of Drogba... he's to inconsistent reminds me of Kluivert, all the talent in the world but can't produce on a consistent basis. Rooney is oft injured to be on any top 10 list. I'd put Van Persie on a top 10 players to watch list, not top 10 players at the moment. Pirlo is also not top 10. Kanoute is on the list because he led La Liga in scoring in the 05-06' season, tied for 2nd in the '06-'07 and currently top 5 in scoring even though he's playing in the African Cup at the moment. Sevilla is heavily struggling without him. Juninho is the most underrated player in the world. Thankfully, the "experts" always have him in their top 10 or 11 lists, year in and year out. Fans don't know of him because he plays in the French league, and is on a stacked Brazil team. Casillas is on there because he is the most valuable player on one of the hottest teams in the world right now. What goalkeeper do you know goes 600+ minutes without allowing a goal in one of the highest scoring leagues in the world? He is hands down the most valuable player on any team, in the world. Vidic is a rock. Best defender I've seen in a long long time. The one kid I forgot to mention is Diego, playing in Bayern Munich, but like Van Persie I think Diego goes on a top 10 to watch list. Bojan, Van Persie, Jozy Altidore, Diego, Giuessepi Rossi probably would go on that top 10. I can't believe we sold Rossi so easily. Fergie was looking for a finisher and he let him go. Sigh. Rossi could be leading the La Liga in scoring if he wasn't out with injury for 2 or 3 games. He has 9 or 10 goals right now, he's really good, still young and it shows but man can he score goals.
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Jan 31, 2008 10:15:29 GMT -5
Post by Tigertecz on Jan 31, 2008 10:15:29 GMT -5
I can't believe we sold Rossi so easily. Fergie was looking for a finisher and he let him go. Sigh. Rossi could be leading the La Liga in scoring if he wasn't out with injury for 2 or 3 games. He has 9 or 10 goals right now, he's really good, still young and it shows but man can he score goals. I just think it was a silly move to sell him. As soon as we bought Tevez I thought the two things we really needed was a clinical finisher and a defensive midfielder in the Roy Keane mould, because I didn't have as much faith in Hargreaves. Then when we went and sold Rossi I thought it was a step backwards since he was developing into a clinical finisher. It's a good thing Ronaldo's stepped up this season otherwise we'd be in some trouble imo. Tevez and Rooney are both fantastic all rounders, but neither will bag us 25 league goals a season imo. Sigh, we should've bought Anelka. I rate him highly.
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Jan 31, 2008 10:27:28 GMT -5
Post by duceisinmyheart on Jan 31, 2008 10:27:28 GMT -5
Rossi could be leading the La Liga in scoring if he wasn't out with injury for 2 or 3 games. He has 9 or 10 goals right now, he's really good, still young and it shows but man can he score goals. I just think it was a silly move to sell him. As soon as we bought Tevez I thought the two things we really needed was a clinical finisher and a defensive midfielder in the Roy Keane mould, because I didn't have as much faith in Hargreaves. Then when we went and sold Rossi I thought it was a step backwards since he was developing into a clinical finisher. It's a good thing Ronaldo's stepped up this season otherwise we'd be in some trouble imo. Tevez and Rooney are both fantastic all rounders, but neither will bag us 25 league goals a season imo. Sigh, we should've bought Anelka. I rate him highly. haha Anelka was one of the most expensive signings in Real Madrid history and he was probably the biggest bust too. He's definitely become a much better player now then back then though. I think Manchester United has a clause on Rossi that they get first opportunity to buy back Rossi. So if Villareal decides to sell him, they must contact Manchester United first.
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Jan 31, 2008 10:33:06 GMT -5
Post by Tigertecz on Jan 31, 2008 10:33:06 GMT -5
I just think it was a silly move to sell him. As soon as we bought Tevez I thought the two things we really needed was a clinical finisher and a defensive midfielder in the Roy Keane mould, because I didn't have as much faith in Hargreaves. Then when we went and sold Rossi I thought it was a step backwards since he was developing into a clinical finisher. It's a good thing Ronaldo's stepped up this season otherwise we'd be in some trouble imo. Tevez and Rooney are both fantastic all rounders, but neither will bag us 25 league goals a season imo. Sigh, we should've bought Anelka. I rate him highly. haha Anelka was one of the most expensive signings in Real Madrid history and he was probably the biggest bust too. He's definitely become a much better player now then back then though. I think Manchester United has a clause on Rossi that they get first opportunity to buy back Rossi. So if Villareal decides to sell him, they must contact Manchester United first. I heard something like that but wasn't sure these were the conditions. The only thing that fucked up Anelka was his attitude, but if he came to United, Fergie would sort him out for sure. He's calmed down a lot these days though compared to his younger days lol.
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Jan 31, 2008 16:58:59 GMT -5
Post by James on Jan 31, 2008 16:58:59 GMT -5
Tiger, you just lost all credibility by not only rating Anelka, and by suggesting that Manchester United (who have Rooney, Tevez up front and Saha off the bench) should buy him.
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