World Cup and European leagues

[foul_language]

I know who I'm ghana cheer for.

[Hoosier Titan]

  Every England supporter I know has been calling for Lennon to replace Becks.  Although he's looked a little shaky (horrible marking on that first Swede goal), how can you take out a player that can make a difference with one kick of the his right foot?

What I wrote was I would go back to 4-4-2 (two strikers), with either Crouch or Lennon as the other striker.  It was more a commentary on Rooney's not being at his best playing alone up top than on Beckham.  I think both Lennon and Joe Cole have the speed and skills to play striker, given that almost everybody else on the field has been shuffled around at least once.  The English press this morning, interestingly, is full of support for Beckham.  I wouldn't start someone in his place (unless he started barfing before the game!)

Hopefully, Gary Neville will be back, and that will settle the defense.  Hopefully.

OS, I am almost as not fast as I am not coach of England, if that makes any sense!  Good one!

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I know who I'm ghana cheer for.

Talk about foul language... man. Ouch!

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Did anyone else chuckle when ESPN would saw "Swiss Miss" on Sportscenter.  

Lampard has taken more shots than anyone else in the tournament--21--and has made zero, while Gerrard has taken about four and made two.

Hadn't realized Lampard has been that active, maybe he's due to have a big game.

You allude to Gerrard's productivity, but why only 4 shots......all you've had to see is the Champions League final last year and the FA Cup Final this year to see what a huge influence Gerrard can have on a game, particularly big games.

I guess I'd like to see more shots from Gerrard and fewer crosses from Beckham.



......and Ronaldo's first half goal vs Ghana was a beauty.

[foul_language]

I lose a karma point for punnery? Talk about being PUNished.

Adriano, from my point of view (third floor, TV), was offside from the time the ball started up the field. I admit my bias; refs should admit theirs.

Don't like listening to Balboa? Turn the sound to 0. It's amazing how clear the game comes in.

[Greek Tragedy]

I know who I'm ghana cheer for.

Brazil?  I almost gave you an "applaud" on that one, but I don't usually bother with karma points, but I thought about it!  

The English press this morning, interestingly, is full of support for Beckham.  

It's kind of hard not to when he scores the only goal of the game.  Joe Cole is one of the few bright spots for England.  Is it because he's one of the only players who runs at the defense?  Maybe.

I guess I'm hoping the Brazil bandwagon. I know they always win and they're the favorites, but its just so much more fun to watch them than anyone else. They'll be playing whoever wins the Germany-Austria game.

My money is on Germany.   In all seriousness, I think Brazil/Ghana plays Spain/France.

Ghana has had plenty of chances to score.  They could at least be level, if not ahead.  VERY entertaining game.

Adriano, from my point of view (third floor, TV), was offside from the time the ball started up the field. I admit my bias; refs should admit theirs.

Don't like listening to Balboa? Turn the sound to 0. It's amazing how clear the game comes in.

Not sure who gave you negative karma points, but I thought it was funny.

The ball wasn't played to him.  It was played to the outside, then dribbled in and then played to him.

Yes, Balboa is an idiot, as I've mentioned several times.  I have the volume at zero and I'm pretending to be Balboa and criticizing everything possible, trying to sound like him and repeat myself as much as I can.

[foul_language]

From my point of view, he started off offside and never gave up that pole position. The ball was never ahead of him, the defender was never ahead of him...when the ball WAS played to him, he'd been offside, was offside and scored offside.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Unless I'm completely wrong, and that's always a possibility. I'll have to watch replays until my eyes bleed.

Gho, Ghana! (I'm afraid they'll be ghone after this game...)

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Foul,


It might have been me giving the negative point there, although I'm hard pressed to figure out why, so you can have it back.

[Greek Tragedy]

Foul,


It might have been me giving the negative point there, although I'm hard pressed to figure out why, so you can have it back.

After 18 hours! 

[foul_language]

I made out like a bandit on that interchange. How many of those are pity points, I wonder.

Looks like I have to get off the previous bandwagon (not mentioning any names). I'm jumping to Germany. As I recall, I kinda liked the way they played--in the one game I saw. Wish I could remember who they were playing against.

Could be that my support is the kiss of death; I started out liking the Ivory Coast a lot.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Foul,


It might have been me giving the negative point there, although I'm hard pressed to figure out why, so you can have it back.

After 18 hours! 

You can reverse your karma right away if you want to, the only problem is that they also get a plus one from where they were before.  So really, by giving it back, I gave him two.

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

France-Spain is turning out to be a "barn burner" or whatever more en-vogue euro phrase would fit there more appropriately.

[Greek Tragedy]

...
And the Italians are definitely leading charmed lives...I'm cheering for whoever they're playing from now on. ...

I wonder if cousin Guido talked to the ref of the Itailian game before the start...

Funny you mention Guido and all that is associated with that.  I've recently invested in Netflix and have been catching up (re-watching) the previous 5 seasons of the Sopranos.  I have forgotten how good, violent, and funny that show is.

Foul,


It might have been me giving the negative point there, although I'm hard pressed to figure out why, so you can have it back.

After 18 hours! 

You can reverse your karma right away if you want to, the only problem is that they also get a plus one from where they were before.  So really, by giving it back, I gave him two.

Apparently I only wanted to keep giving negative points to posters, when I actually bothered looking at the karma thing!  I guess you just can't "repeat" actions! lol.  Oh well.

France-Spain is turning out to be a "barn burner" or whatever more en-vogue euro phrase would fit there more appropriately.

Ummm...pulsating?  Classico? 

I heard there is a movie coming out, The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos...in selected theatres, which probably doesn't mean She-Vegas.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Loved the three goals by the Brazilians today.  They are so amazing with their ball handling.  My son is a huge Renaldinho fan (so I had to buy him an offical jersey when I was in Brazil last month).  I think it will be worn out by the time the WC is over.

The "Ghanarians" had some chances that they totally blew, but then their goalie also made a couple of incredible saves (although he had to play all but the first four minutes without his jock after that Reanldo move).

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Could be that my support is the kiss of death; I started out liking the Ivory Coast a lot.

You have my permission to pull for Italy.