john doe Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 You guys DO know I'm pulling your chains, don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisyn Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 You guys DO know I'm pulling your chains, don't you?To be honest, I wasn't entirely certain. I've seen 10 yr old girls play soccer like it's a grudge match. But I've also seen grown men play it like it's a stroll through a garden. So I could see both sides of the discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sali Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 You guys DO know I'm pulling your chains, don't you?Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I don't believe it!:lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) You guys DO know I'm pulling your chains, don't you? Whatever I noticed you weren't with the rest of the family tonight. Wife got you on too tight of a chain to allow you to come? Edited June 20, 2010 by pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Whatever I noticed you weren't with the rest of the family tonight. Wife got you on too tight of a chain to allow you to come?No, I had to wait for the Trek Bus with my younger daughter on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I know. Just messing with ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 (edited) I watched the last half of the New Zealand and Italy game. I had no idea that a draw can be just as important as a win. NZ is the underdog and they tied with Italy the top football team. Being a hockey person, it's a hard concept to fathom, that a tie can be like a win. :) M. Edited June 20, 2010 by Maureen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierGuy Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 The French team blows up. lol. France players refuse to train in protest at World Cup - USATODAY.com France's World Cup team refused to train Sunday in protest of striker Nicolas Anelka's expulsion from the squad, prompted by a profanity-laced tirade against coach Raymond Domenech the day before.The latest round of turbulence also led to the resignation of France team director Jean-Louis Valentin, who said he was fed up with the team."It's a scandal for the French, for the young people here. It's a scandal for the federation and the French team," Valentin said. "They don't want to train. It's unacceptable."Before getting in a car and driving off, he added: "As for me, it's over. I'm leaving the federation. I'm sickened and disgusted."Tensions boiled over after the team arrived at training and got off the bus to greet about 200 fans who had gathered there. Domenech, whose tactics and management skills have been questioned, stayed on the bus to talk to France captain Patrice Evra.Meanwhile, fitness coach Robert Duverne was on the field putting down training cones. After Domenech and Evra got off the bus, Evra and Duverne started to argue. Domenech tried to intervene, but Duverne then stormed off, throwing his credentials down the field."Everyone in the whole world is mocking us now," winger Franck Ribery said on television hours before training even started. "I'm gutted, because we're not playing football any more."Afterward, Domenech read a statement he said was written by the players to explain their protest:"The French Football Federation did not at any time try to protect the group. They took a decision uniquely based on facts reported by the press. As a consequence and to show our opposition to the decision taken by officials of the federation, all the players decided not to take part in today's training session."Evra and the players, en masse, boarded the team bus and drew the curtains.French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot said "the indignation of the French is great" and that she had spoken to French President Nicolas Sarkozy about it.In their first two matches at the World Cup, France drew 0-0 with Uruguay and then lost 2-0 to Mexico. France can still advance to the round of 16 with a win over host South Africa, as long as Uruguay and Mexico don't draw in the other Group A match.Christian Teinturier, vice president of the federation, was stunned by what happened. He had objected to Domenech remaining as coach after the European Championship two years ago, when France went out at the group stage."I confess that I understand nothing," he said. "We're in another world here. French football is in a catastrophic situation."For Swiss coach Ottmar Hitzfeld, France's behavior was bewildering."What can I say? If something like this happens, I am going to say bye. This is where our paths part," he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 In other words, just another French worker's strike, oui? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Wow so much drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john doe Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 That sound? Oh, my wife claims I snore, but I've never heard it. Must be her imagination. Wake me when someone scores a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Some great games coming up this weekend: Saturday: USA vs Ghana Sunday: Argentina vs Mexico England vs Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Is the US team considered an underdog? M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 One of the commentators from Sports Illustrated has the USA to win..but the way the game is going right now..doesn't look likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Awesome try but USA is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 It was a very exciting game. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 It was for sure a nail biter. Well now to root for Mexico tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Poor Donovan it was probably his last world cup? He is almost 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Seconds after Mexico scored, I head my neighbors clap. :) M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Too bad Mexico lost. All 3 teams I wanted to win this weekend lost. Perhaps I shouldn't have posted my wish list publically. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Germany FTW!!! Sorry, I had to face facts. I don't think my team - Spain - is going to last too much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahone Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Saw this today, and thought of this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Although instant replay is still a good idea. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 It IS a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahone Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) It IS a good idea!Not necessarily. As many criticisms of English football that have come up in this thread, it still remains by far the most popular sport in the world, so we are doing something right with the way the game is run.Goal line technology is clever, and generally is quite hard to argue with the evidence it provides, however one counter argument is that debating potential refereeing mistakes is a large part of football, and adds a lot of fun into the game. People do generally enjoy arguing.There may be flaws in the rules which can potentially make the game unfair for everyone, but that's part of the fun. Edited June 30, 2010 by Mahone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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