[K1LLER7]

That hair, man. I'll never forget his Sunderland debut. We thought he was class.

Lol, at least he has a fan in Clegg :P

[Messi]

New thread awww yea. Kagawa is starting right? Oh you.

I approve of this gif

[dc89]

Back to back PL titles. We can do it, but we have to sign some top players.

[K1LLER7]

New thread awww yea. Kagawa is starting right?

Yeah, 1 hour to go.

[Freewheelin']

This is great:

[keit4]

Calling it now: Deportivo will finish 5th in La Liga.

[Messi]

Calling it now: Deportivo will finish 5th in La Liga.

That is Levante's position :) It was so awesome watching them get that high last season. Sometimes they were 4th

[Kyoufu]

Back to back PL titles. We can do it, but we have to sign some top players.

You already have top players...

Aguero, Balotelli, Tevez, Kompany, Lescott, Yaya Toure, David "Mancrush" Silva...

Jesus

you don't need anyone. lol

[Fintan]

(only GIF I could find of the match, wanted the Torres goal, but this will do!)

[Messi]

[IMG]http://www.abload.de/img/untitled-8n6yjc.gif[IMG] (only GIF I could find of the match, wanted the Torres goal, but this will do!)

Yup, that was the moment we lost the CL. Fair enough. 9/10 messi puts that away.

[dc89]

You already have top players... Aguero, Balotelli, Tevez, Kompany, Lescott, Yaya Toure, David "Mancrush" Silva... Jesus you don't need anyone. lol

Savic.

[Slizz]

I approve of this gif

[Gambit]

oh Alice, you so wicked

Bad news for Bayern. Alaba (and Rafinha) have been injured yesterday and will be out for a couple of weeks. Stupid Napoli!

First you kill our god-tier Schweinsteiger, now Austrian-tier Alaba?

[Kyoufu]

Savic.

You don't have to play him. That's what the bench/reserves are for! :)

[WJD]

Looking forward to seeing The Kag™ start today. I expect at least an assist or I'm branding him a flop.

[Messi]

“I’m going to try to win Valdes’ spot, I’m ambitious.I’m not sure Victor is aware of the threat I pose.”– FC Barcelona reserve goalkeeper Manuel Pinto in a press conference on Thursday.

No please Pinto, tell us more.

[Kyoufu]

“I’m going to try to win Valdes’ spot, I’m ambitious.I’m not sure Victor is aware of the threat I pose.”– FC Barcelona reserve goalkeeper Manuel Pinto in a press conference on Thursday. No please Pinto, tell us more. http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lftbehEa7N1qe92ip.gif

I hope Valdes gets benched.

[Messi]

I hope Valdes gets benched.

I love Pinto but if there is a bigger prick than Valdes its Pinto.

Edit: Also Valdes is a MUCH better keeper for Barcelona's style.

[Freewheelin']

“I’m going to try to win Valdes’ spot, I’m ambitious.I’m not sure Victor is aware of the threat I pose.”– FC Barcelona reserve goalkeeper Manuel Pinto in a press conference on Thursday. No please Pinto, tell us more.

Isnt Pinto like 35, 36?

....lol

[Scum]

Awww...yeahh! Dat new thread smell, but the same ol' first page .gif from me! \o/



Niiiice!

[Kyoufu]

I love Pinto but if there is a bigger prick than Valdes its Pinto. Edit: Also Valdes is a MUCH better keeper for Barcelona's style.

But Valdes cost you important games :(

Don't think Pep was very pleased.

[Messi]

Isnt Pinto like 35, 36? ....lol

He is 36

But Valdes cost you important games :( Don't think Pep was very pleased.

His good games far outweigh the bad. The only one I would blame him for was the Madrid game in the nou camp last season.

[Regulus Tera]

ONE HOUR TIL JAPAN MEXICO FUCK YEAH

http://i.minus.com/ibsIVzccVpO2b2.gif

moé~

[Fintan]

Any good pre-season friendlies on today?

[MrKaepora]

A Benfica fan here, been a long time lurker of this thread, this will be my first season of posting.

[Arnie]

Any good pre-season friendlies on today?

Liverpool play Toronto at 9 tonight.

Rodgers' first game.

[Kyoufu]

Any good pre-season friendlies on today?

I don't know if I can call any of these pre-season friendlies "good" but:

Newcastle vs Fenerbahce in 5 hours.

Ajax Cape Town vs Man United in 1 hour.

Ajax vs Celtic in 5 hours.

A Benfica fan here, been a long time lurker of this thread, this will be my first season of posting.

Welcome!

[WJD]

Becks used to be such an incredible player. It feels like he's been retrospectively underrated due to his celebrity lifestyle.

[Oxx]

The new season is here!

[BrentonRodgers]

A Benfica fan here, been a long time lurker of this thread, this will be my first season of posting.

Welcome.

Ridiculously excited about our friendly tonight despite knowing its going to be shit.

[Labadal]

It's interesting to read about our owners' expectations for the season. They're giving Rodgers time to plan for the future. They know we might not actually make it to the CL, seeing how far behind we actually are. It gives us some stability. We've had too many manager swaps and that never ends well. It's good to know that he can work under a little less pressure. He might have been successful at previous clubs, but this is a step up in his career, and not piling on the pressure, he might do ok.
On the other hand, I wonder what message this sends to the players? Some of them want to play in the best competitions, and they know they're good enough to do so. Would it then not be more appealing to go to a club that has performed better than us the last seasons?
City want Skrtel, Barca want Agger, Juve in for Suarez, Reina's future at the club isn't 100% either. I know these are rumours, but IF they left, can we sign players of the same quality? I hope so.

[Arnie]

Becks used to be such an incredible player. It feels like he's been retrospectively underrated due to his celebrity lifestyle.

I think moving away from the Premier League hurt his footballing persona, even if it boosted his celebrity one. Sure, being part of the Galacticos was a sign of his immense quality, but us English folk tend to devalue footballers who don't play in the PL. I think not being able to watch him week in, week out, for the best part and parts of his career damaged how we understand him as a footballer, and thus his celebrity persona takes centre stage.

[Clegg]

Darren Can with dem truth bombs:

@Darren_Can People honestly believe United think going public with bid would literally result in fans going to buy season tickets?! Christ alive.

@Darren_Can "Not renewing this season Gary." - "Why, Steve?" - "Too expensive." --"WHOA! Hang on! Fergie says United want RVP. Where's my credit card?"

[Messi]

I think moving away from the Premier League hurt his footballing persona, even if it boosted his celebrity one. Sure, being part of the Galacticos was a sign of his immense quality, but us English folk tend to devalue footballers who don't play in the PL. I think not being able to watch him week in, week out, for the best part and parts of his career damaged how we understand him as a footballer, and thus his celebrity persona takes centre stage.

Kind of like how no regular football fans in England/Ireland knew who Sergio Agueroooooooooooo was until he started playing for Man City then he became hot shit to everyone. I assume the same would happen for Hulk/Cavani/Falcao

[spidye]

oh Alice, you so wicked Bad news for Bayern. Alaba (and Rafinha) have been injured yesterday and will be out for a couple of weeks. Stupid Napoli! First you kill our god-tier Schweinsteiger, now Austrian-tier Alaba?

alaba's injury is a huge blow. he'll be out for at least 8 weeks.
:(

[MrKaepora]

Welcome. Ridiculously excited about our friendly tonight despite knowing its going to be shit.

Yeah, in fact, I'm really worried about our next season. Let's see what JJ will come up with this time.

[Clegg]

United team to play Ajax Cape Town.

Amos
Vermijl, Wootton, Ferdinand, Blackett
Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Anderson
Kagawa, Chicharito.

It looks like a 4-4-1-1 with Kagawa playing just behind Hernandez. But that would mean Anderson playing on the wing. Not sure about this.

[Arnie]

Kind of like how no regular football fans in England/Ireland knew who Sergio Agueroooooooooooo was until he started playing for Man City then he became hot shit to everyone. I assume the same would happen for Hulk/Cavani/Falcao

Pretty much. Just seen the highlights of the GB match last night and it's unbelievable how much better that Brazil squad is. The likes of them, Uruguay, and a half decent Spain side will make the Olympics entertaining.

Oscar looked good, as did that Lucas Moura when he came on.

Was funny how it was Richards who made the horrendous mistake that led to Brazil's second, considering the collective tears from the English public when he wasn't selected for the Euros.

[Messi]

I hope Kawaga plays in the friendly between Man United and Barcelona.

I see the new Man United kit is out. Might pop down to the shop and see what the collar feels like when being worn.

[Slizz]

United team to play Ajax Cape Town. Amos Vermijl, Wootton, Ferdinand, Blackett Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Anderson Kagawa, Chicharito. It looks like a 4-4-1-1 with Kagawa playing just behind Hernandez. But that would mean Anderson playing on the wing. Not sure about this.

Needs some more cardio anyways and its a friendly

[Slizz]

I hope Kawaga plays in the friendly between Man United and Barcelona. I see the new Man United kit is out. Might pop down to the shop and see what the collar feels like when being worn.

The away one or home? Either way try em both and let me know how they are. Last years kit wasn't as soft as the 2010 kit.

[Regulus Tera]

Alineación México: Corona; Jiménez; Salcido; Chávez; Herrera; Fabián; Peralta; Aquino; Reyes; Vidrio y Ponce. DT. L.F. Tena
Alineación Japón: Gonda; Tokunaga; Ohgihara; Sakai; Yoshida; Higashi; Nagai; Suzuki; Usami; Yamaguchi y Kiyotake. DT. T. Sekizuka

GET HYPE MOTHERFUCKERS

also lol Gio is benched

[dc89]

Darren Can with dem truth bombs:

HAHA!

I'm playing through the Walking Dead game atm. Episode 1. It's good.

[LegoArmo]

Hope it's a good game, first time seeing Kagawa for United that wasn't over before I could even unzip.

[Messi]

The away one or home? Either way try em both and let me know how they are. Last years kit wasn't as soft as the 2010 kit.

The away one. I found the new home one is very rough material on the skin. Not a huge fan considering the nike Euro kits were so soft and so are Barcelona's this season (thank fuck). Last seasons Barca home kit was torture.

[fadetoblack]

RVP AND Suarez? LOL BBC.

Looks like we're moving towards Jojo. Can't say that's necessarily a bad thing. 22 years old, relatively low salary, still growing. I'm wondering if we can't transform him into something of a false 9 up front. He has the pace and dribbling. Could play a lot like Giuseppe Rossi does, I imagine.

[Messi]

The to celebrate a new OT! Bring the Italian girls along!

I love how it says 'Coming Up: City are Champions' as if the madness is not enough.

HAHA! I'm playing through the Walking Dead game atm. Episode 1. It's good.

So goood. Playing ep 2 myself tonight.

[Freewheelin']

Any links to the Man Utd game?

[dc89]

I love how it says 'Coming Up: City are Champions' as if the madness is not enough. So goood. Playing ep 2 myself tonight.

It's a awesome GIF made by our own Sunhi.

I love Hart and Clichy. Even when they are hugging you can see Hart squeeze him even tighter.

[MarshMellow96]

HAHA! I'm playing through the Walking Dead game atm. Episode 1. It's good.

Did you pick up the season pass? I finished E2 last week and... well, it certainly 'goes places', that's for sure.