the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 08:43 AM

I was watching some video of Spahic last season and the guy is solid as a rock, but at 29, hes not a long term option, Christian Zapata is looking like a good buy, c'mon AW, we only have 2 weeks left... its starting to look a bit bleak at this point.

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 09:57 AM

Can we ever have a full squad for christ sakes!!!!

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Red370 · 08-13-2010, 10:05 AM

whelp, according to mirrorfootball, ol' Bob Bradley resigned as the coach of the US... good, now we can hire Jurgen Klinsmann. I swear to god, if Gulati hires another MLS coach, im going to mail him a suitcase full of anthrax.

phelan · 08-13-2010, 10:47 AM

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It is still unclear who will be Arsenal’s goalkeeper on Sunday, with reports suggesting that Lukasz Fabianski will get the nod despite failing to impress in pre-season.

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

L'pool 9, Gunners 4. FML.

cow · 08-13-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Arsene Wenger

I have THIS much to spend.

phelan · 08-13-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cow

But I only spent thiiiis much!

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 11:41 AM

I haz booger.

cow · 08-13-2010, 11:42 AM

phelan · 08-13-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I haz booger.

and it was THIIIIIIIIIIIIS BIG!!!

shadoquad · 08-13-2010, 11:46 AM

I have an incredibly stupid soccer-related question, if anyone cares to field it...

Can someone give me a good reason why not to go back to this ball? I mean, it is the iconic shape of the thing. Plus, I think the Jabulani (sp?) was a bit controversial with its use in the world cup. I admit I'm biased because I grew up kicking these. But if most pro footy organizations announced tomorrow that they were going back to it, would anyone object?

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I have an incredibly stupid soccer-related question, if anyone cares to field it...

Can someone give me a good reason why not to go back to this ball? I mean, it is the iconic shape of the thing. Plus, I think the Jabulani (sp?) was a bit controversial with its use in the world cup. I admit I'm biased because I grew up kicking these. But if most pro footy organizations announced tomorrow that they were going back to it, would anyone object?

Soccer has been blamed over the years as being boring. It has been decided that more goals = less boring. So manufacturers have been prodded along to develop balls that have a greater rebound off the foot for increased ball speed and unpredictable flight paths to confuse the goalkeeper thus creating more opportunities for goals. Believe me buddy, I grew up playing with that ball as well, and to me, it doesnt matter either way. I'll tell ya what though, the world cup 2002 fevernova ball is absolutely amazing, we used that for our club championship last year and that thing FLIES off the laces and is a delight to head.

Red370 · 08-13-2010, 11:52 AM

the two we used:

shadoquad · 08-13-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Soccer has been blamed over the years as being boring. It has been decided that more goals = less boring. So manufacturers have been prodded along to develop balls that have a greater rebound off the foot for increased ball speed and unpredictable flight paths to confuse the goalkeeper thus creating more opportunities for goals. Believe me buddy, I grew up playing with that ball as well, and to me, it doesnt matter either way. I'll tell ya what though, the world cup 2002 fevernova ball is absolutely amazing, we used that for our club championship last year and that thing FLIES off the laces and is a delight to head.

I don't like the whole "more goals = less boring" in any sport. I mean, watch lacrosse (a sport I love and played). College lax games are boring, and they score 20 goals between teams. Arena (Am.) Football? No defense, boring.

When it comes to futbol and hockey, though, I think the tension is the thing. I love a good, low-scoring game between rivals. The less scoring and the further into a game it goes, the higher the stakes taken on by every offensive opportunity, and the greater the "WOW" or "DAMN" that results when one team scores.

Dunno, just my two nickels (seriously, who uses pennies anymore?)

phelan · 08-13-2010, 11:55 AM

I wouldn't object at all

08-13-2010, 08:43 AM	#1771 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I was watching some video of Spahic last season and the guy is solid as a rock, but at 29, hes not a long term option, Christian Zapata is looking like a good buy, c'mon AW, we only have 2 weeks left... its starting to look a bit bleak at this point. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-13-2010, 09:57 AM	#1772 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Can we ever have a full squad for christ sakes!!!! Arsene Wenger’s injury update on his midfielders ahead of Liverpool \| Arsenal Blog & Arsenal News __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-13-2010, 10:05 AM	#1773 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	whelp, according to mirrorfootball, ol' Bob Bradley resigned as the coach of the US... good, now we can hire Jurgen Klinsmann. I swear to god, if Gulati hires another MLS coach, im going to mail him a suitcase full of anthrax. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs Last edited by Red370; 08-13-2010 at 10:23 AM.

08-13-2010, 11:41 AM	#1778 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I haz booger. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

08-13-2010, 11:52 AM	#1783 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	the two we used: __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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08-13-2010, 11:46 AM	#1781 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I have an incredibly stupid soccer-related question, if anyone cares to field it... Can someone give me a good reason why not to go back to this ball? I mean, it is the iconic shape of the thing. Plus, I think the Jabulani (sp?) was a bit controversial with its use in the world cup. I admit I'm biased because I grew up kicking these. But if most pro footy organizations announced tomorrow that they were going back to it, would anyone object?

08-13-2010, 11:55 AM	#1785 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I wouldn't object at all __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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