World Cup and European leagues

[Mr.Right]

Who do people like for today's Champions league games?

Yesterday would have been a PERFECT 4 Team Parlay

Barcelona -2  -115
Arsenal     -2  -115
Bayern      -2   -110
Chelsea     -1    -110

I would have done it but I was not sure about Chelsea winning in Tel Aviv and Arsenal winning by 2 goals. As it turns out all games were easy as cake.


Today I am guessing will not be so easy. Hard to ignore Real Madrid at even money or Juventus at even money against a depleted Man City side....Last Guy thoughts?

PSG Win -454
Man City Tie +230
Man U Tie +340
Yes I am crazy but Ill take my 165 bananas if it turns out right for risking 10.

Good call on the PSV draw at United. That was a nice bonus until I stupidly went with Man U with a W at Leicester. I am still befuddled how Claudio Ranieri gets it done. He might have the most stops of any coach in European futbol. I would guess he has managed at least half of the teams in Serie A. Gotta love a guy that has a reputation of turning things around quickly and then having the whole process blow up in your face a year or 2 down the line. The best when he was hired to manage Greece and sacked 2 months later after losing to Faroe Islands at Home. However, he has had success at plenty of stops including recently at Monaco. As most people are, I am rooting for Leicester from a distance and intrigued to see how long they can hang at the top.

[NJrexSoccer03]

Mr. Right, I think his longest stay anywhere is with Chelsea for 4 years and then he got sacked for Mourinho's first stint.
Everyone likes the underdog and I personally think this year will last for Leicester. My thoughts are they need to get into the new year either 1 or 2 in the table. They play counter attack soccer and even when they first in the table that didn't change. The 4-4-2 they play looks solid defensively. They shut down pass lanes well. They do have a tough stretch to finish 2015(Swansea, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man City). Hopefully in the transfer window they don't do something stupid and sell Vardy or they will finish Top 10 at best I think. I would assume he is gone at year end. I am Southampton supporter(since 1994) so I know what its like to watch guys get sold year after year(almost) and I have a feeling we will see Leicester lose a few which might hurt Ranieri.

[lastguyoffthebench]

I don't think Vardy's consecutive goals streak is going to be broken while I'm still alive, if ever...

[NJrexSoccer03]

I don't think Vardy's consecutive goals streak is going to be broken while I'm still alive, if ever...

I don't know how old you are but I would agree. The question is can he put up another against Swansea. Chances are in his favor.

[Mr.Right]

Mr. Right, I think his longest stay anywhere is with Chelsea for 4 years and then he got sacked for Mourinho's first stint.
Everyone likes the underdog and I personally think this year will last for Leicester. My thoughts are they need to get into the new year either 1 or 2 in the table. They play counter attack soccer and even when they first in the table that didn't change. The 4-4-2 they play looks solid defensively. They shut down pass lanes well. They do have a tough stretch to finish 2015(Swansea, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man City). Hopefully in the transfer window they don't do something stupid and sell Vardy or they will finish Top 10 at best I think. I would assume he is gone at year end. I am Southampton supporter(since 1994) so I know what its like to watch guys get sold year after year(almost) and I have a feeling we will see Leicester lose a few which might hurt Ranieri.

I thought Leicester looked very good 1st Half v United and were very dangerous on the counter. I thought 2nd Half was a different story as after Man U scored late 1st Half they were much more conservative which is understandable but also unwatchable especially playing United. I nodded off 70th minute and that was WITH bananas on the line. I would not pay $20 to watch United right now.

[Letthekidsplay59]

This run Leicester is on is fun, but I don't really see them as a threat to finish in the top four.  They will regress.

[NJrexSoccer03]

I thought Leicester looked very good 1st Half v United and were very dangerous on the counter. I thought 2nd Half was a different story as after Man U scored late 1st Half they were much more conservative which is understandable but also unwatchable especially playing United. I nodded off 70th minute and that was WITH bananas on the line. I would not pay $20 to watch United right now.
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I use to enjoy watching United play but I struggle now as well. I was joking with someone and mentioned how it reminded me a little of the Hoosiers movie. You must pass the ball X amount of times before you can go to goal. I know I am exaggerating a little but they are at the top of the premier league and in the hunt. So he is doing something right. The question is who is the next United coach in 2-3 years? Does Giggs get a chance?

[lastguyoffthebench]

Ruud being Ruud...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LLn3GU15y7c


I'll still take Bergkamp over RVP and RVN, and it's not even close for me.

[firstplaceloser]

Ruud being Ruud...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LLn3GU15y7c


I'll still take Bergkamp over RVP and RVN, and it's not even close for me.

that defender deserved every bit of that celebration

[NJrexSoccer03]

Ruud being Ruud...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LLn3GU15y7c


I'll still take Bergkamp over RVP and RVN, and it's not even close for me.

that defender deserved every bit of that celebration

I agree!

[NJrexSoccer03]

I am sure I can find some Liverpool fans on this site but "Lets Go Southampton!"

I took Southampton to advance for 50 bananas.

[firstplaceloser]

I am sure I can find some Liverpool fans on this site but "Lets Go Southampton!"

I took Southampton to advance for 50 bananas.

I'm sensing a come back...

[Shooter McGavin]

6-1 after giving up a goal in the first minute then scoring 6 straight...yikes Klopp has them looking good.

[NJrexSoccer03]

I am sure I can find some Liverpool fans on this site but "Lets Go Southampton!"

I took Southampton to advance for 50 bananas.

I'm sensing a come back...

I am thinking I'll be crying in my pillow. That was ugly.

[firstplaceloser]

I am sure I can find some Liverpool fans on this site but "Lets Go Southampton!"

I took Southampton to advance for 50 bananas.

I'm sensing a come back...

I am thinking I'll be crying in my pillow. That was ugly.

Klopp is a tactical genius. he can turn any average team into a top 3 team. Liverpool was very smart to grab him