Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 13, 2012 12:03pm
OMGGGGG!!!! That was insane.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
May 13, 2012 12:03pm
Best finish to any league...ever.chicago510;1168955 wrote:Man U is stunned. Best club soccer finish ever?
I hate Joey Barton now. Cannot stand him. He deserves to be relegated...individually.
Screw City.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 13, 2012 12:06pm
QPR, even in defeat, avoids relegation. Good to see for them and their fans.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
May 13, 2012 12:10pm
I only like it because that keeps a Lotto kit in the Premiership.killer_ewok;1168962 wrote:QPR, even in defeat, avoids relegation. Good to see for them and their fans.
City ends the game with 44 shots, 19 corners, and 81% possession.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
May 13, 2012 12:16pm
Agreed with basically everything.OSH;1168959 wrote:Best finish to any league...ever.
I hate Joey Barton now. Cannot stand him. He deserves to be relegated...individually.
Screw City.
Though, I'll say that Game 162 last year was fantastic as well. Didn't mean as much though, without a title on the line.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 13, 2012 12:19pm
just unreal
sportsfan24
Posts: 181
May 13, 2012 12:30pm
I don't follow scoccer, let alone the Premier Leauge but man that was very exciting to watch. I had two TV's going watching both Manchester teams play, and I jumped off my couch when City scored the game winning goal.
Might have to start watching it more when the season starts back up.
Might have to start watching it more when the season starts back up.
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
May 13, 2012 12:38pm
I'm hoping that ESPN can carry over this soccer fever over well to Euro. I'm really excited for the tournament, and I hope that ESPN has the excellent coverage (minus Lalas) that they had for the previous WC.
Another thing on the table: US EPL rights up for bidding this summer. Interesting to see who gets the rights.
Another thing on the table: US EPL rights up for bidding this summer. Interesting to see who gets the rights.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 13, 2012 12:46pm
It'd be awesome if every EPL weekend was like this...game on ESPN, ESPN2, FX, FSC, FSC+, etc.
I mean it won't get out of this world ratings, but it'll get better ratings than anything else they can put on saturday/sunday mornings.
I mean it won't get out of this world ratings, but it'll get better ratings than anything else they can put on saturday/sunday mornings.
ohiobucks1
Posts: 4,915
May 13, 2012 3:29pm
Damnit City
Atleast the blues won
Atleast the blues won
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
May 13, 2012 3:35pm
All the fuck ups and missed chances and Arsenal finishes 3rd. Makes me think, "what could have been"
Oh well, I was happy for RVP and his awesome season. I did not see that coming. I hope he keeps it up and balls out in the Euro.
Oh well, I was happy for RVP and his awesome season. I did not see that coming. I hope he keeps it up and balls out in the Euro.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
May 13, 2012 7:26pm
Welcome aboard! It is joga bonito!sportsfan24;1168984 wrote:I don't follow scoccer, let alone the Premier Leauge but man that was very exciting to watch. I had two TV's going watching both Manchester teams play, and I jumped off my couch when City scored the game winning goal.
Might have to start watching it more when the season starts back up.
I agree. It'd be nice to start seeing basically any and ever game on some channel. I also believe it's needed to get a good soccer "talking heads" and/or highlight show. We need it. It'd help build more in the states.NilesPacMan;1168992 wrote:I'm hoping that ESPN can carry over this soccer fever over well to Euro. I'm really excited for the tournament, and I hope that ESPN has the excellent coverage (minus Lalas) that they had for the previous WC.
Another thing on the table: US EPL rights up for bidding this summer. Interesting to see who gets the rights.
More truth.SportsAndLady;1168994 wrote:It'd be awesome if every EPL weekend was like this...game on ESPN, ESPN2, FX, FSC, FSC+, etc.
I mean it won't get out of this world ratings, but it'll get better ratings than anything else they can put on saturday/sunday mornings.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 13, 2012 9:16pm
Crew game last night was a blast. Shout out to Big Mirg and 97.1 the Fan for the tickets
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 13, 2012 9:56pm
I had to leave at 1030am this morning. Ive never been so excited for the Review Show tomorrow. Had to miss all the action!
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 13, 2012 10:16pm
Yes.SportsAndLady;1168994 wrote:It'd be awesome if every EPL weekend was like this...game on ESPN, ESPN2, FX, FSC, FSC+, etc.
I mean it won't get out of this world ratings, but it'll get better ratings than anything else they can put on saturday/sunday mornings.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 13, 2012 10:27pm
What is the deal with the rights?
ESPN and Fox kind of split them the last few years, but it would be great if they split the rights again (but with ESPN getting a bigger share). ESPN seemed to amp up their # of games from January-now it seemed, which is awesome.
If Euros do well, I could see them making a big push and showing more games. NFL dominates their coverage during the fall, but I think they might try to show AT LEAST 1 game a weekend even during the NFL. Id love to see ESPN start showing a Sat. Sun. and Weekday game each week. Their coverage isnt near as good as Fox. But they have the ability to promote the sport and help it grow.
ESPN and Fox kind of split them the last few years, but it would be great if they split the rights again (but with ESPN getting a bigger share). ESPN seemed to amp up their # of games from January-now it seemed, which is awesome.
If Euros do well, I could see them making a big push and showing more games. NFL dominates their coverage during the fall, but I think they might try to show AT LEAST 1 game a weekend even during the NFL. Id love to see ESPN start showing a Sat. Sun. and Weekday game each week. Their coverage isnt near as good as Fox. But they have the ability to promote the sport and help it grow.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
May 13, 2012 11:30pm
Unreal. Unreal. Unreal.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
May 13, 2012 11:59pm
I've yet to see the finish.
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
May 14, 2012 12:10am
http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/manchester-city-3-2-queens-park-rangers-match-report-sergio-aguero-051312hoops23;1169828 wrote:I've yet to see the finish.
OSH
Posts: 4,145
May 14, 2012 10:02am
No surprise here...Raul spurns the MLS to sign in Qatar.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 14, 2012 10:36am
Yep all about the Benjamims babyOSH;1170041 wrote:No surprise here...Raul spurns the MLS to sign in Qatar.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
May 14, 2012 10:41am
Qatar is the new cradle of soccer :rolleyes:
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NilesPacMan
Posts: 452
May 14, 2012 12:19pm
Now, I would love to see a split with more games being shown, but there's other factors at play here. I think NBC is gearing up for a bid, looking to gain some EPL rights, which would be nice. The more games that can be shown, the better, in my opinion.Laley23;1169706 wrote:What is the deal with the rights?
ESPN and Fox kind of split them the last few years, but it would be great if they split the rights again (but with ESPN getting a bigger share). ESPN seemed to amp up their # of games from January-now it seemed, which is awesome.
If Euros do well, I could see them making a big push and showing more games. NFL dominates their coverage during the fall, but I think they might try to show AT LEAST 1 game a weekend even during the NFL. Id love to see ESPN start showing a Sat. Sun. and Weekday game each week. Their coverage isnt near as good as Fox. But they have the ability to promote the sport and help it grow.
One oddball in the race is Al Jazeera. They recently picked up La Liga and Serie A US television rights, and they are going to broadcast them on a new channel named beIN Sports. The channel launches in August, and I honestly don't know how that is going to turn out. From what I've read, they are looking into the EPL US rights, so watch out for them.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 14, 2012 12:21pm
Wait, no more GolTV for La Liga! That may be the worst news ever. I might have to watch La Liga with Ray Hudson YouTube highlights on and TV on mute lol.NilesPacMan;1170247 wrote:Now, I would love to see a split with more games being shown, but there's other factors at play here. I think NBC is gearing up for a bid, looking to gain some EPL rights, which would be nice. The more games that can be shown, the better, in my opinion.
One oddball in the race is Al Jazeera. They recently picked up La Liga and Serie A US television rights, and they are going to broadcast them on a new channel named beIN Sports. The channel launches in August, and I honestly don't know how that is going to turn out. From what I've read, they are looking into the EPL US rights, so watch out for them.
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
May 14, 2012 12:51pm
NilesPacMan;1170247 wrote: One oddball in the race is Al Jazeera. They recently picked up La Liga and Serie A US television rights, and they are going to broadcast them on a new channel named beIN Sports..
Isn't that like the station bin Laden used to broadcast on?