OSH
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Mar 5, 2013 6:14pm
There is a big difference though. Kompany launched himself at Nani.Automatik;1400613 wrote:You know the foul I'm talking about last year with Kompany. My United supporting coworkers were all about...
Studs up! Studs up! Intent doesn't matter!
Now I know the plays weren't the same , but the end result of an unnecessary red was. Just saying, that unfortunately bad calls happen and today United were on the wrong end.
Two feet, straight into the lower-legs of Nani. FIFA and all of soccer made an intentional effort to cut down on the straight-on, studs up, launching at the legs of players. There is nothing but intent to harm that a two-footed tackle does. It's awful. There's no reason for it.
I'll even say, as bad as Nigel de Jong's challenge was, it does nothing in harm of what a two-footed tackle does. As terrible as what it looks and feels, that challenge doesn't compare to what happens with a two-footer.
OSH
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Mar 6, 2013 11:46am
OSH
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Mar 10, 2013 10:21am
Big blow for the USMNT. Timmy Howard is out for a spell with a broken back.
Who's going in between the pipes for them? I imagine we'll see Guzan.
Who's going in between the pipes for them? I imagine we'll see Guzan.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 10, 2013 11:25am
Guzan would do fine..bummer losing Howard though.
Aston villa with a HUGE road win yesterday vs reading.. became clear of the drop zone and get last place QPR next.
Aston villa with a HUGE road win yesterday vs reading.. became clear of the drop zone and get last place QPR next.
DeyDurkie5
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Mar 10, 2013 12:00pm
why the fuck would they show the FA cup and not tottenham/liverpool?
ohiobucks1
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Mar 10, 2013 1:17pm
Crew lost 
Chelsea are gonna lose
Fml
Chelsea are gonna lose
Fml
ohiobucks1
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Mar 10, 2013 1:45pm
And Chelsea ties it at 2!!!!
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
Mar 10, 2013 2:10pm
Replay at Stamford bridge in next 10 days
OSH
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Mar 11, 2013 2:09am
This is what could happen when someone tackles like Kompany tackles...not for the squeamish.
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You won't see something like that happening from a Nani red card.
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You won't see something like that happening from a Nani red card.
DeyDurkie5
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Mar 12, 2013 1:44pm
laley, you ready for barca to be knocked the fuck out?
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sportchampps
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Mar 12, 2013 2:16pm
Barca vs ac is going to be fun as hell with barca needing 3 goals
Laley23
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Mar 12, 2013 2:24pm
Technically, only 2. If Milan scores though, they need 4. That aint happening, so I agree with Durkie, odds are against them.sportchampps;1404465 wrote:Barca vs ac is going to be fun as hell with barca needing 3 goals
Messi will have to have an Arsenal type game for them to advance.
DeyDurkie5
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Mar 12, 2013 3:37pm
ohhhhh dear
gorocks99
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Mar 12, 2013 3:39pm
Barca is taking it to Milan early. Great strike from Messi.
ohiobucks1
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Mar 12, 2013 3:48pm
No way Milan hold out
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NilesPacMan
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Mar 12, 2013 4:11pm
Mere seconds after Milan has a chance to put Barcelona away, Messi levels it up. Incredible.
ohiobucks1
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Mar 12, 2013 4:12pm
Can't even believe that miss then goalNilesPacMan;1404577 wrote:Mere seconds after Milan has a chance to put Barcelona away, Messi levels it up. Incredible.
DeyDurkie5
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Mar 12, 2013 4:13pm
GOAT
Laley23
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Mar 12, 2013 5:19pm
So was Barca playing a La Liga creampuff? Pick6 told me that was the only way they could do damage...
Pick6
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Mar 12, 2013 7:26pm
I dont call this "doing damage"Laley23;1404649 wrote:So was Barca playing a La Liga creampuff? Pick6 told me that was the only way they could do damage...
However, me being a Chelsea fan, I guess I shouldnt be surprised my expectations are a little higher than yours
Automatik
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Mar 12, 2013 9:22pm
Umm Messi balled the fuck out today.
Pick6
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Mar 12, 2013 9:26pm
I'm aware.Automatik;1404781 wrote:Umm Messi balled the fuck out today.
Laley23
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Mar 12, 2013 10:12pm
You made the comment about Messi and Barca losing 2-0 cause they werent playing La Liga teams. They beat Milan 4-0 today and Messi, as Auto pointed out, balled the fuck out.Pick6;1404729 wrote:I dont call this "doing damage"
However, me being a Chelsea fan, I guess I shouldnt be surprised my expectations are a little higher than yours
Also, advancing to the final 8 in Europe is definitely doing damage.
Automatik
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Mar 12, 2013 11:34pm
That little touch to set that first goal up is a prime example of why I love soccer. So pretty. That's the type of video game type stuff that fires me up.
SportsAndLady
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Mar 13, 2013 10:07am
Just watched the UCL highlight show..Messi is God-like. Unreal.
Loved the finish from David Villa, as well. R1'd it.
Loved the finish from David Villa, as well. R1'd it.