On the Eve of the new Season...

[vansmack]

Eriksson linked with U.S. post
 PA
 
 Sven-Goran Eriksson is being considered as a replacement for Bruce Arena as coach of the United States, according to a report in the U.S.
 
 The New York Times report that United States Soccer Federation officials have spoken to the former England coach, although the Americans may struggle to meet his wage demands if he seeks a similar pay deal to the one he had with England.
 
 Arena's eight-year spell with the US team came to an end after the World Cup, with the USSF deciding not to renew his contract after the Americans failed to get beyond the group stages.
 
 Several high profile coaches have been linked with the vacant position, including former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann -- who lives in Southern California -- and Jose Pekerman, who led Argentina at this year's World Cup.

[godsshoeshine]

its klinsman's if he wants it
 
 wasnt erickson saying he wanted to manage a big english club like a week ago? the conjecture was newcastle once they sack roeder

[vansmack]

SATURDAY
 
 7:30am Liverpool vs Tottenham (Set)
 9:45am Fulham vs Chelsea (Set)
 10:00am Arsenal vs Sheffield United (FSC)  
 10:00am Manchester City vs West Ham (Set Xtra - D*TV only, CH 670)
 12:00 p.m. Reading  vs Manchester Utd. (FSC)
 2:30 p.m. Aston Villa vs Charlton  (FSC)
 3:30pm Manchester City vs West Ham (Set Delayed)
 
 SUNDAY
 
 11:00 a.m. Newcastle  vs Everton  
 
 I haven't found the Old Firm game on Saturday on TV anywhere, so if anybody sees it, let me know.

[vansmack]

This weeks Champion's League fixtures on US TV:
 
 TUESDAY
 
 2:30pm Benfica vs. Manchester United (ESPN2)
 2:30pm Arsenal vs Porto (Setanta)
 5:00pm Real Madrid vs Dynamo Kiev (Set Delayed/ESPN Classic Del)
 9:00pm Lille vs AC Milan (Set Delayed)  
 
 WEDNESDAY
 
 2:30pm Levski Sofia vs. Chelsea (ESPN2)
 2:30pm Liverpool vs Galatasaray (Set)
 5:00pm Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich (Set Del)
 5:00pm Werder Bremen vs. Barcelona (ESPN Classic Del)
 7:00pm Valencia vs Roma (Set Del)

[godsshoeshine]

newcastle/neverto match was pretty good. would have liked to have 3 points, but lucky to have one. ameobi was way off sides

[vansmack]

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  newcastle/neverto match was pretty good. would have liked to have 3 points, but lucky to have one. ameobi was way off sides

Just let me know when you're ready to talk about Alonso's goal over Harper....
 
 SATURDAY
 
 7:30am Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool (Set)
 10am Charlton Athletic v Arsenal (Set)
 10am Chelsea v Aston Villa (FSC)
 12pm Sheffield United v Middlesbrough (FSC)2:15pm Everton v Manchester City (FSC Delayed)
 
 SUNDAY
 
 9am Manchester United v Newcastle United (Set)9am West Ham United v Reading (Set Xtra)
 11am Tottenham Hotspur v Portsmouth (FSC)
 3pm Watford v Fulham (set)
 
 
 Venerable tells me you're going to be busy this weekend and likely miss the New Castle match.  Take it from me - lay the law down from day one and make her wait until after the match before you do anything!

[ChampionshipVinyl]

For those in the Baltimore area, Slainte in Fells Point is showing this games this weekend.
 
 Sat
 7:30am  Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool - Premiership
 
 9:30am  Charlton vs Arsenal - Premiership
 
 2:00pm  Munster vs Ulster - Magners League
 
 10am    Chealsea Vs Aston Villa
 12pm    Shieffield Utd Vs Middlesbrough
 
 Sun
 9:55am  Manchester United vs Newcastle United - Premiership
 
 11am    Tottenham Vs Porthsmoth
 Mon
 3pm     Watford Vs Fullham

[Barcelona]

Chelsea 1 - Aston Villa 1
 Charlton 1 - Arsenal 2
 Bolton 2 - Liverpool 0
 
 It seems that this year things are going to be interesting, the top teams are losing lots of points compared to previous seasons where you would have either Arsenal or Chelsea winning most of the games.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  Chelsea 1 - Aston Villa 1
 Charlton 1 - Arsenal 2
 Bolton 2 - Liverpool 0
 
 It seems that this year things are going to be interesting, the top teams are losing lots of points compared to previous seasons where you would have either Arsenal or Chelsea winning most of the games.

You forgot Man U 2-0 Newcastle.
 
 Ole, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Ole, Ole Gunnar Solskjær!!

[vansmack]

Bummer Brennser, looks like we'll have to hit the pub for the Ireland match next week.
 
 Sat. Oct 7 Euro 2008 Qualifier  
 
 England v Macedonia 12:00pm (Set Premuim â?? Pub only)
 Scotland vs France 12:00pm (Set)
 Cyprus v Ireland 12:30 (Set Premium â?? Pub Only)
 Denmark v. N. Ireland  2:00 p.m. (FSC)  
 Italy vs Ukraine 2:45 (Set)
 Serbia  v. Belgium  4:00 p.m. (FSC)  
 Sweden vs Spain 5:00pm (Set)
 Bulgaria vs Holland 7:00pm (Set)
 
 Sun. Oct 8 Euro 2008 Qualifier Delayed Broadcasts
 
 Kazakhstan vs Poland 6:00pm (set)
 Cyprus vs Ireland 8:00pm (set)
 Greece vs Norway 10:00pm (set)
 
 Tues. Oct 10 Euro 2008 Qualifier
 
 England v. Macedonia 8:00pm (FSC replay)
 
 Wed. Oct 11 Euro 2008 Qualifier  
 
 Croatia v England 1:00 p.m. (Set Premium â?? Pub Only)
 Iceland v. Sweden 2:00 p.m. (FSC)
 Georgia vs Italy 2:00 p.m. (set)
 Ireland v Czech Republic 2:30 p.m. (Set Premium â?? Pub Only)
 Poland v Portugal 2:30 p.m. (Set Premium â?? Pub Only)
 France v. Faroe Islands 4:00 p.m. (FSC)
 Slovakia vs Germany 4:00 p.m. (Set)
 Turkey vs Moldova 6:00 p.m. (Set)
 Georgia vs Italy 8:00 p.m. (Set)
 
 Thu. Oct 12 Euro 2008 Qualifiers Delayed Broadcasts
 
 Poland vs Portugal 5:15 (Set)
 Ireland vs Czech Republic 7:15 (Set)

[brennser]

Originally posted by vansmack:
 Bummer Brennser, looks like we'll have to hit the pub for the Ireland match next week.
 

at the rate the injuries are piling up I'm getting myself into shape for a last minute call up!!
   

[Barcelona]

I hate these weekends with no soccer games from the different European leagues. These qualifying games for the European Cup or for the World Cup are so boring.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  I hate these weekends with no soccer games from the different European leagues. These qualifying games for the European Cup or for the World Cup are so boring.

I'm beginning to agree with you, and it's barely 10 AM pacific time.

[Barcelona]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Barcelona:
  I hate these weekends with no soccer games from the different European leagues. These qualifying games for the European Cup or for the World Cup are so boring.

I'm beginning to agree with you, and it's barely 10 AM pacific time. [/b]

If they show it in the US, try to watch tomorrow's superclasico, River Plate - Boca Juniors from Argentina's Apertura league.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by brennser:
  at the rate the injuries are piling up I'm getting myself into shape for a last minute call up!!
     

It might have helped, actually. Despite the injury, I never would have thought that would be the result.  Embarrassing.