Not a bad draw for US.

 

Hopefully they perform well though.

Ghana's strength is in their midfield. They lack a dangerous striker. Same can be said of Germany. Don't know much about Australia. So if defense is what Serbia is known for they should be in good shape to advance.

Basically under Pim Verbeek we play 4-2-3-1 with a big striker up front, with Kewell, Cahill and Bresciano behind.

 

We've become pretty strong defensively, but have problems scoring at times.

 

Pretty bad draw for us, and we'll have to get results against Ghana and Serbia if we want to move on.

 

Ghana have Michael Essien who's argubly the best defensive midfielder in the world.

 

As for the US, that's pretty much a dream draw, and if you can't advance to the 2nd round, your manager should be sacked.

Very good draw for us today. Really was expecting something bad after seeing us paired with the English. A draw vs England would be HUGE.

 

I think the group with Germany,Ghana, Serbia and Australia is the toughest. I dont see Australia moving on but they could spoil someone's tournament with a win. (Something North Korea cant do which is why I give this group the edge) Anyone of the other 3 could easily finish in the tiop 2.

What a sloppy match this morning between Portsmouth and Burnley.

Burnley's middle-of-the-pack in the standings, but they played like absolute crap.

You can really tell the difference between the top clubs and the lower level clubs.

You don't think Klose and Podolski are good forwards?

 

They're good but I wouldnt call them world class. Basically I'm saying they are more than capable of putting the ball in the net but I wouldnt go into the game worrying about them the way I would about a Drogba or Rooney or Torres or Forlan. Germany's strength is undoubtedly in their midfield with Ballack, Schweinstager and Frings

Basically under Pim Verbeek we play 4-2-3-1 with a big striker up front, with Kewell, Cahill and Bresciano behind.

 

We've become pretty strong defensively, but have problems scoring at times.

 

Pretty bad draw for us, and we'll have to get results against Ghana and Serbia if we want to move on.

 

Ghana have Michael Essien who's argubly the best defensive midfielder in the world.

 

As for the US, that's pretty much a dream draw, and if you can't advance to the 2nd round, your manager should be sacked.

 

Without a doubt he's top 3. And they have STeven Appiah and Sully Muntari in the middle as well, but they clearly lack the top flight striker that will be needed, which is why I think they aren't much of a threat this time around.

Everton looking to bring Donovan in on loan. Will be nice for Donovan to get some top flight competition prior to South Africa.

 

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id...ers&cc=5901

Edited December 10, 200916 yr by illinilaw08

I'd be surprised if he gets much gametime for Everton, although they have been ravaged by injury.

 

Don't think he'd played ahead of Jo or Louis Saha, while Tim Cahill and Bilanetdov (know I didn't spell that right) play the AMC in Moyes' 4-4-1-1 system.

The Argentine National Team is a mess,they have more holes in their defense than Swiss cheese...

I don't know if it's Beckham's debut with them, but AC Milan is taking on Genoa live on Fox Soccer Channel right now. Plus, he's playing a winger postion instead of midfield.

Edited January 6, 201016 yr by JPN366

The Argentine National Team is a mess,they have more holes in their defense than Swiss cheese...

 

serves them right for idiotically putting Maradona as coach.

I'd be surprised if he gets much gametime for Everton, although they have been ravaged by injury.

 

Don't think he'd played ahead of Jo or Louis Saha, while Tim Cahill and Bilanetdov (know I didn't spell that right) play the AMC in Moyes' 4-4-1-1 system.

 

He will come off the bench as an extra attacker if they are down or tied late in the game. The only way he starts is if his fitness level is good, and he has good results and a good work rate.

 

 

Manchester City lost 92.6 million pounds last year.

 

And they are about to add Patrick Vieira to their squad

Edited January 7, 201016 yr by ChiSox_Sonix

The Togolese national football team's bus was attacked today on the way to their first game of the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola. Apparently the driver was killed and 2 players and 4 coaches were injured. Dodo Obilale and Serge Akakpo have been listed as the injured players but it is not confirmed. Manchester City did confirm that Emmanuel Adebayor was unhurt.

Yeah a pretty scary situation all round really, Abedayor came out and said he's lucky to be alive.

 

Not what South Africa wants before the World Cup this year either.

Manchester City lost 92.6 million pounds last year.

 

And they are about to add Patrick Vieira to their squad

 

 

Damn, that's 151 Million US.

Edited January 16, 201016 yr by JPN366

Charlie Davies is the man, unbelievable story. Looks like we might have him for the World Cup after all!!!

Davies Recovery

 

Charlie Davies is the man, unbelievable story. Looks like we might have him for the World Cup after all!!!

Davies Recovery

 

That would be incredible.

 

Also, Dempsey's injury isnt as severe as first thought and he should be back around April.

I get goosebumps every time I see the commercials for the world cup on ESPN. I CANNOT f***ING WAIT!

I get goosebumps every time I see the commercials for the world cup on ESPN. I CANNOT f***ING WAIT!

 

Yeah...I'm pretty pumped as well.

I get goosebumps every time I see the commercials for the world cup on ESPN. I CANNOT f***ING WAIT!

 

This.

sigh, I wish it was in Rio this year and not south africa

Anyone else been following the whole John Terry fiasco?

 

Basically he cheated on his wife for the umpteenth time, with a French Lingerie Model who was the ex-wife of his former club-team Wayne Bridge, and they have a 3YO son together.

 

Also for whoever follows the Premier League, looks like we have a 3 team race again with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all in it.

Anyone else been following the whole John Terry fiasco?

 

Basically he cheated on his wife for the umpteenth time, with a French Lingerie Model who was the ex-wife of his former club-team Wayne Bridge, and they have a 3YO son together.

 

Also for whoever follows the Premier League, looks like we have a 3 team race again with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all in it.

GO GUNNERS!!!

Thought Arsenal were left for dead a couple weeks ago, but they do have an outside chance. Their schedule seems favorable the rest of the way, so we'll see. I'd still like a more consistent offense from them.

Go Blues!!! Chelsea's got this, it might be tough with Cole out though.