O'Mankie meets his hero.......

[Barcelona]

In my case, the sadness is going to last a few weeks. However, I had a little bit of happiness today seeing Madrid out the last 8. Just one comment, Beckham is such a bad player, maybe he hasn't got used to spanish football, but man, he is such a mediocre player in Spain, he could play in Santander, Real Sociedad or any team in the middle of the table and he would still have to fight to be in the main squad.

[Frank Gallagher]

Beckham sells a lot of merchandise...that's why he's a Real Madrid player (like most of them actually). He has definately struggled since his move, and I would not have him back at Old Trafford now. (Never thought I would utter such words)
 
 Hey Smackie...at least Arseholes are out, that's something to smile about.  

[Barcelona]

Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.

LIVERFUCKINGPOOL???  :mad:  
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best.

[Barcelona]

Originally posted by O'Mankie:
   

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.

LIVERFUCKINGPOOL???   :mad:  
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best. [/b]

I like the Spanish coach they have. Also, they have three spanish players, it would be nice for them. And Gerrard, that is an incredible player. Actually I would like to see them defeating Chelsea in the next round, if that's possible.

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[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by Barcelona:
   

Originally posted by O'Mankie:
   

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Who'd you like to win it? I'll go with Liverpool, PSV or Lyon.

LIVERFUCKINGPOOL???    :mad:    
 
 
 AC Milan, the way they outplayed United I have to wish them the best. [/b]

I like the Spanish coach they have. Also, they have three spanish players, it would be nice for them. And Gerrard, that is an incredible player. Actually I would like to see them defeating Chelsea in the next round, if that's possible. [/b]

Gerrard is made to look good by the underachievers he's surrounded by on the pitch. He's probably one of the most overrated players in England. I know this sounds strange seeing as they're in the last 8 of the champs league, but they've been very lucky with the draw. A 33 year old player with a bad hip, who's in the twilight of his career made Gerrard look like a fool recently. (Roy Keane) and he's not nearly the player he used to be.
 
 Put Gerrard in amongst Chelski, which is the rumour, and he'll be a bench warmer.
 
 I do like the Benitez, and he inherited a team of overpaid, underskilled lazy pigs, thanks to the French idiot before him (Houllier) so he has a lot of work to do, because no other team will pay for the players he really needs to offload. Over here Kewell is known as "twisted sox" because he puts himself on the injured list if he twists his socks........

[vansmack]

U.S. soccer to meet England
 
 May matchup in Chicago is countries' first since '93
 
 Posted: Friday March 11, 2005 11:19AM; Updated: Friday March 11, 2005 12:01PM
 
 U.S. Soccer confirmed to SI.com on Friday that the U.S. will meet a close-to-full-strength England team in an exhibition on May 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The showdown will mark the first game between the two countries since the U.S. beat England 2-0 in the 1993 U.S. Cup.
 
 The friendly likely will not include England's Spain-based players (David Beckham and Michael Owen), considering La Liga has games scheduled for that weekend. But it is expected that England's domestic-based stars will make the trip.

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by vansmack:
  U.S. soccer to meet England
 
 May matchup in Chicago is countries' first since '93
 
 Posted: Friday March 11, 2005 11:19AM; Updated: Friday March 11, 2005 12:01PM
 
 U.S. Soccer confirmed to SI.com on Friday that the U.S. will meet a close-to-full-strength England team in an exhibition on May 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The showdown will mark the first game between the two countries since the U.S. beat England 2-0 in the 1993 U.S. Cup.
 
 The friendly likely will not include England's Spain-based players (David Beckham and Michael Owen), considering La Liga has games scheduled for that weekend. But it is expected that England's domestic-based stars will make the trip.

A full strength squad....oh, did I mention THE CAPTAIN will be missing....oh yes, and one of the top strikers.  :roll:  Not sure of the schedule yet, but United are touring the far east this summer, so don't bet on any of United players showing up if the schedule conflicts.
 
 I will almost guarantee that Sven will bring a bunch of players on the cusp to give them a run out.

[vansmack]

Mankie will be first in line for this one:
 
 From the creators of RUDY and HOOSIERS comes a true story based on the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team, who showed the world that with enough Passion and Commitment anything is possible - even the greatest upset in World Cup Soccer.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES all-star cast includes; Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Gerard Butler (Phantom Of The Opera, Tomb Raider), Gavin Rossdale (Lead Singer of Bush, Constantine), Zachery Bryan (Home Improvement), Jimmy Jean-Louis (The Bourne Identity, Tears of The Sun) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of The Rings, The Princess Diaries). The film also features Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, and many other of your favorite MLS All-stars. This movie depicts the importance and power of soccer and plays tribute to anyone who has ever played the sport.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES is a film for the entire family. It will be released in 14 cities on April 22 and is rated PG. Advance tickets are available now. This movie will be in theatres for a limited time. To purchase tickets or set up a private screening for your team, please call 1-800-215-2971 for more information.
 
 We hope you will join us in celebrating this great moment in American soccer. Get Into The Game! Don't Miss Out! See The Movie!
 
 Find out more at WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by vansmack:
  Mankie will be first in line for this one:
 
 From the creators of RUDY and HOOSIERS comes a true story based on the 1950 U.S. World Cup Soccer Team, who showed the world that with enough Passion and Commitment anything is possible - even the greatest upset in World Cup Soccer.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES all-star cast includes; Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation), Wes Bentley (American Beauty), Gerard Butler (Phantom Of The Opera, Tomb Raider), Gavin Rossdale (Lead Singer of Bush, Constantine), Zachery Bryan (Home Improvement), Jimmy Jean-Louis (The Bourne Identity, Tears of The Sun) and John Rhys-Davies (Lord of The Rings, The Princess Diaries). The film also features Freddy Adu, Landon Donovan, and many other of your favorite MLS All-stars. This movie depicts the importance and power of soccer and plays tribute to anyone who has ever played the sport.
 
 THE GAME OF THEIR LIVES is a film for the entire family. It will be released in 14 cities on April 22 and is rated PG. Advance tickets are available now. This movie will be in theatres for a limited time. To purchase tickets or set up a private screening for your team, please call 1-800-215-2971 for more information.
 
 We hope you will join us in celebrating this great moment in American soccer. Get Into The Game! Don't Miss Out! See The Movie!
 
 Find out more at WWW.GAMEOFTHEIRLIVESMOVIE.COM

Should be a good laugh....by the way, don't buy tickets for the England tour this summer, seems old mankie was right...don't expect too many known names to turn out.