Any soccer (EPL) fans here?

[G-Ride]

How about "We won't be mastered by no northern b******s, and we'll keep the blue flag flying high...."

[jeffj]

Originally Posted by kingaucho

Pains me to say it, but Gary and all other CFC fans - Congrats on the win. What a game... Not to be too sore of a loser, but it sure looked like that Kalou was just offside on the first goal when he got the ball and there was an offside on the 3rd, too. Oh, well. Congrats and best of luck on the 21st! YNWA.

I initially felt the same way so I replayed both in slow motion from my DVR several times.

He was definitely on. The player right in front of the goal (on both goals) kept him on. Easily level on the first goal and on by a step in the second IMHO.

All in all, I think the CR got the important calls right.

Originally Posted by Kaboom

Wouldn't it be funny if Avram Grant gave Chelsea a Champs League title, and Maurinho never could. Maybe the Special One isn't so special.

We'll cross that 'bridge' when we come to it

[Kaboom]

Originally Posted by G-Ride

How about "We won't be mastered by no northern b******s, and we'll keep the blue flag flying high...."

Not bad! This could end up being a whole other post.

[kingaucho]

Originally Posted by Kaboom

I can't decide what to sing for the final
"He's short,
No neck,
He looks like F***ing Shrek
Wayne Rooney, Wayne Rooney"

or

"Who ate all the pies?
Who ate all the pies?
You, Frank Lampard,
You ate all the pies"

You guys decide. It's gonna be a great all England final atleast.

TOO F'N FUNNY! Love these!

[G-Ride]

Consequently there is one small casualty from the Chelsea win. After Essien's goal in extra time (before offsides was ruled) I jumped up to celebrate and smashed my kneecap on a table. It's really starting to sing now, a little swollen, and it's making popping/cracking noises. Ouch.

Lubo, get those pics from White Hart Lane up here stat!

[Kaboom]

Oh Campione
The one and only
We're Liverpool
They say our days are numbered
We're not famous anymore
But Scousers rule the country
like they've always done before
OH CAMPIONE.....

Originally Posted by G-Ride

Consequently there is one small casualty from the Chelsea win. After Essien's goal in extra time (before offsides was ruled) I jumped up to celebrate and smashed my kneecap on a table. It's really starting to sing now, a little swollen, and it's making popping/cracking noises. Ouch.

Lubo, get those pics from White Hart Lane up here stat!

OUCH! Done that before. Now I move my coffee table when I'm watching a match at home.

[kingaucho]

Originally Posted by G-Ride

Consequently there is one small casualty from the Chelsea win. After Essien's goal in extra time (before offsides was ruled) I jumped up to celebrate and smashed my kneecap on a table. It's really starting to sing now, a little swollen, and it's making popping/cracking noises. Ouch.

Lubo, get those pics from White Hart Lane up here stat!

Sorry to hear that, Gary. I'm still waiting on my buddy to send me the pix from the game. He took them w/ his phone and better not have erased them! I'll fly to Marylebone and kick his butt! I'm itching to get those, believe me!

[northshore]

Liverpool got laid out flat. An awesome game!!

[jeffj]

Nasty break and a cruel end to Chelsea's match and campaign today.

[G-Ride]

Originally Posted by jeffj

Nasty break and a cruel end to Chelsea's match and campaign today.

Yes, it was an ugly end that fortunately had no consequences on the season. We were fighting our way back all season long so I wasn't expecting anything, and with everything that happened to Chelsea this year, I think this year is still a success. There's still one trophy left....

[kingaucho]

Originally Posted by G-Ride

PM me the dates you will be there. I have friends in London, including one who is a member of Spurs' supporters club, which means a different ticket pool and discounts. My brother is a huge West Ham fan, and he got him good seats for West Ham/Spurs last year when the brokers were charging £100. I think he paid £55 (still a lot). Can't promise anything, but it's worth a shot.

Although this is about 2 months after the fact, I wanted to say a huge "THANK YOU" to Gary/aka G-Ride for hooking me up with tickets to the Spurs - Boro match at White Hart Lane back in April. He e-mailed his buddy and they actually came to my hotel in London to pick me up with tix in hand and dropped me off at a Subway Station. That was way cool! Thanks again, Gary.

Pic quality is not the greatest since my buddy took them with his cell phone, but you get the idea and how close to the pitch our seats were - 9 rows up! I forgot my camera - I landed at 11:30 am and the match was at 2:30 pm, so I was a little rushed...

Now c'mon Spain fot the Euro!

Lubo

[jeffj]

I'm glad Spain prevailed given the type of football Italy has played in this tournament. It's more or less the same as Italy plays in other tournaments, but so many of the other teams in this tournament have played attractive and entertaining matches so far.

I'm looking forward to Spain vs. Russia.

[Kaboom]

Should be a good game on Thursday-hopefully wide-open. I'm sure Russia will be looking for revenge from the group stage loss. I was surprised how good they looked against the Dutch.

[audiopablo]

Don't talk to me about Holland. I can't even bring myself to drink orange Gatorade this week. I'm gutted.

[kingaucho]

I started watching the match pulling for Holland, but started pulling for the Russians as the game went along. They got a much deserved and surprising win.

[Kaboom]

I thought the Dutch were the team to beat, after the way they played in the group stage. The back four looked really slow against the Russians.

[northshore]

Some serious upsets in this series. Turkey will for sure get steam rolled on Wed due to injuries and the ejections they have.

Originally Posted by kingaucho

Although this is about 2 months after the fact, I wanted to say a huge "THANK YOU" to Gary/aka G-Ride for hooking me up with tickets to the Spurs - Boro match at White Hart Lane back in April. He e-mailed his buddy and they actually came to my hotel in London to pick me up with tix in hand and dropped me off at a Subway Station. That was way cool! Thanks again, Gary.

Pic quality is not the greatest since my buddy took them with his cell phone, but you get the idea and how close to the pitch our seats were - 9 rows up! I forgot my camera - I landed at 11:30 am and the match was at 2:30 pm, so I was a little rushed...

Now c'mon Spain fot the Euro!

Lubo

Lubo you lucky azz!

[Trance Pilot]

I lived in London for 5 years (2 of those in Chelsea)-- still remember seeing my first game at Stamford Bridge (vs. West Ham). Blues fan since 2001. Miss European football in general. Shame most Americans aren't into it. Still pissed off at John Terry.

[cryan]

Originally Posted by jeffj

I'm glad Spain prevailed given the type of football Italy has played in this tournament. It's more or less the same as Italy plays in other tournaments, but so many of the other teams in this tournament have played attractive and entertaining matches so far.

I'm looking forward to Spain vs. Russia.

Italy has to be the most dreaded team to play in an international tournament. Clog up the back field to eliminate all passing lanes, rely heavily on a counter attack or set pieces, and if you need to, plead heavily with the ref like you are an absolute angel. As a viewer there's no other team that frustrates me like Italy and I cannot imagine being an opposing player.

Italian fans, don't hate, what they do is usually effective and extraordinary, it's just so painful to watch when I'm cheering for someone else.

[Kaboom]

The constant crying and pleading with the ref really gets to me. They got away with some fouls in the box yesterday. The ref wasn't very consistent.