On the Eve of the new Season...

[vansmack]

tommy also said that man u hadnt had an irish player in forever and then named like a dozen during the match last leg

I remember that.  I think his comment was totally taken out of context (something along the lines of "great" or "through the ranks"), but his defense only served to confuse the issue even more.

[vansmack]

but barca would be happy to know he has a HUGE mancrush on messi

Thankfully, he's not doing that game today.  I opted to watch Munich/Barca because I don't think I can sit through another Chelsea/Liverpool snoozer...

[godsshoeshine]

i'm not going to get a chance to watch any footie tonight, but i would have done the same

[vansmack]

i'm not going to get a chance to watch any footie tonight, but i would have done the same

30 minutes in I switched to the all-England affair.  And here I thought 2-2 to Porto was bad...

[brennser]

According to one of the announcers, I think it was Tommy, Fergie had the option of moving the game to Saturday and chose not to.  I can't see this being true, and if it is, a very questionable decision.

its was true - sky offered to switch it to noon Sat - SAF declined because he wanted the extra rest from the midweek internationals

[godsshoeshine]

ah that makes sense

i saw a bunch of 'pool fans laughing at you guys yesterday morning. karma i suppose

[brennser]

we were shocking again against Porto - was in Dublin for a quick trip and saw all the Dub Liverpool fans getting on planes yesterday morning to watch the game - then immigration at Dulles kindly had the game on while we were waiting so got to see Chelsea go ahead!!

[godsshoeshine]

when we came back from dublin last summer immigration had the euro final on. my wife had a good time laughing at me watching the floor for 20 minutes so i didnt spoil the dvred result

[vansmack]

when we came back from dublin last summer immigration had the euro final on. my wife had a good time laughing at me watching the floor for 20 minutes so i didnt spoil the dvred result

Been there, done that.  On many occasions, actually.  I've also gotten quite adept at covering the ESPN bottom line lately (even when I'm a guest at someone else's house).

[godsshoeshine]

i never thought i'd grow to dislike the bottom line, but the dvr has changed all that

[vansmack]

Clever bastards:

ESPN in talks to buy Setanta

[Venerable Bede]

Clever bastards:

ESPN in talks to buy Setanta

plus, setanta broadcasts aussie rules. . . .so far, i have not been able to make the sale to the wife that we need to sign up for setanta to watch aussie rules, but if it goes to espn, then i would guess that would become part of their sports package.

[vansmack]

$15 a month to watch Aussie Rules football?  You're mad.

But yes, ESPN would move The U to where classic is, move Classic to the Sports Pack tier, change it's name and broadcast EPL, UEFA and Aussie Rules football saving all of us $15 a month.

[vansmack]

Saturday, April 11

7:40am Liverpool vs Blackburn Rovers (Set)
9:40am Sunderland vs Manchester United (Set)
10:00am Chelsea    vs Bolton (FSC)
12:30pm Stoke City vs Newcastle (FSC)
6:45pm Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham (Set)
8:30pm Middlesbrough vs Hull (Set)


Sunday, April 12

12:00am Wigan vs Arsenal (FSC)
11:00am Manchester City vs Fulham (FSC)
12:30pm Aston Villa vs Everton (Set)

[godsshoeshine]

whoah!!! now THAT was squeaky bum time!!! talk about a dream debut

I watch a lot of soccer, even delving into some reserve squad matches on MUTV, constantly read about the squad on the internet - you name it.  But I have NEVER heard of the kid, I still can't even pronounce his full name, though I can tell you this - he's my new favorite Italian footballer!

how much do you love this guy now