Thread: The Official 2008-2009 Soccer Thread

Madrid wins again. What fun is winning the title without a little sweat?

Well Man United have guaranteed themselves one trophy.

Just won in penalties over Spurs in the Carling Cup.

Not exactly the most exciting game.

Originally Posted by VEGASKING

Madrid wins again. What fun is winning the title without a little sweat?

Good point. As long as they win at the end it'll be good.

Getting real close now. Barca was up 1-0 the only time I saw the score.

Aguero wins it for Atletico.

It's going to be an interesting finish to the La Liga season.

Originally Posted by redxalonso

Aguero wins it for Atletico.

It's going to be an interesting finish to the La Liga season.

What's going to matter is when they play at the Bernabeu later in the season. I'm totally disappointed in this team. Just goes to show that having a record start doesn't mean **** if you can't finish in good form.

Ugh. So annoyed with Eto'o, but especially Victor Valdez. Why on god's green earth would you build a superstar team and have the most mediocre goaltender???? Casillas has single handedly won Titles for Madrid. Valdez has done nothing but hurt this team.

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | L | Liverpool | Torres injuries cost us - Benitez

I really think Benitez is living in la la land, I know that Liverpool have plenty off-field issues, but did Benitez really believe that Ngog and El Zhar were good replacements for Torres?

Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | L | Liverpool | Torres injuries cost us - Benitez

I really think Benitez is living in la la land, I know that Liverpool have plenty off-field issues, but did Benitez really believe that Ngog and El Zhar were good replacements for Torres?

Yeah, and that's what's scary. That's why I was bitching earlier when Robbie Keane was sold. Who would fill in his place when Torres remains hurt? It was stupid...and if Benitez were to be fired, and say Jose Mourino to take his place, I wouldn't be sad...just sayin'

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

Ugh. So annoyed with Eto'o, but especially Victor Valdez. Why on god's green earth would you build a superstar team and have the most mediocre goaltender???? Casillas has single handedly won Titles for Madrid. Valdez has done nothing but hurt this team.

Doesn't make much sense does it? It's not like there is a shortage of goalies out there either. Barca could put in a big bid for even a guy like Tim Howard and they would improve immensley in goal.

Up until Man United signed Edwin Van De Saar, both United and Barca have had problems replacing legendary keepers. Schmeichel for Man United and Zubizarreta for Barca.

Check out this list of guys that United tried to replace Schmeichel: Mark Bosnich, Fabien Barthez, Roy Carroll, Tim Howard, Ricardo, etc. United won titles after the Great Dane left but the position was never really solidified until we Van De Saar came north.

Barca have had similar issues, Mr. I you probably know more names than I do but it seems like Barca have gone through a ton of goalies as well: Vitor Baia, Victor Valdes, Recber Rustu among otheres.