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acousticrock87 · 06.09.2006, 10:21 AM

The pre-game report, on American TV, just said "Brian McBride may be the best American soccer player no one has ever heard of." I feel like I'm in on the ground floor, here. American soccer. Who knew.

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:21 AM

Talk about waiting until the last minute.

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by acousticrock87

The pre-game report, on American TV, just said "Brian McBride may be the best American soccer player no one has ever heard of." I feel like I'm in on the ground floor, here. American soccer. Who knew.

No. Its Edie Johnson!

Hip Priest · 06.09.2006, 10:24 AM

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Sonicl has just joined up!

You'll notice the slight Chelsea bias on the squad, and even more so on the starting line-up

Why not, why not indeed!

Ballack is out for Germany. Isn't it curious how pre-tournament injuries so often affect the star players?

Radio 5 Live said thatGerrard will be playing tomorrow.

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:29 AM

SHIT WHAT????

Ballack out?!?

I must revise my line up in a hurry!!!

Hip Priest · 06.09.2006, 10:35 AM

BBC say:

Michael Ballack sits out the opening World Cup match between Germany and Costa Rica in Munich.

The Chelsea new boy and Germany skipper has a calf strain and has been rested, with Tim Borowski stepping into midfield for the hosts.

Costa Rica had doubts over keeper Jose Francisco Porras, midfielder Mauricio Solis and defender Gilberto Martinez.

However, all three have been passed fit and start in a team featuring former Manchester City striker Paulo Wanchope.

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:37 AM

Go Ticos!

johnnywinternoshow · 06.09.2006, 10:40 AM

what a boring opening ceremony, no-one apart from the US in 94 has ever done a good one

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:41 AM

They don't televise that here.

And if I remember correctly, they didn't televise the one on our own soil in 94.

Hip Priest · 06.09.2006, 10:43 AM

German manager Jurgen Klinnsman has been much-derided, as I'm sure you know (unimpressive performances, Klinnsman living in California). Today he was asked what the headlines in the German newspapers would be after the tournament. He said: 'You Did It'. Time will tell.

Sven says Gerrard will play unless his injury 'flares up overnight', so still some doubt, obviously.

Nice shot from the opening ceremony:

johnnywinternoshow · 06.09.2006, 10:46 AM

the american opening ceremony had diana ross taking a penalty. The plan was she hit it into the net and because of how hard she kicked it the net would be broken in 2. She put the ball wide but the net broke apart anyway. I found it hilarious, but i was 10 at the time

porkmarras · 06.09.2006, 10:46 AM

Has anyone watched that programme about Sven Goran last night on Channel 4?I've found it hilarious.

sonicl · 06.09.2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnywinternoshow

what a boring opening ceremony, no-one apart from the US in 94 has ever done a good one

You mean the one where Diana Ross put a penalty wide from about three yards out?

Пятхъдесят Шест · 06.09.2006, 10:47 AM

HAHA

Instead of any kind of pre-game, they are interviewing Dutch Sumo wrestlers on ESPN. What the hell? One of their nick names is Dr. Love.

atari 2600 · 06.09.2006, 10:54 AM

the match is on espn2 & they have a pre-game going on already

acousticrock87 · 06.09.2006, 11:08 AM

That little menu thing that keeps coming up on ESPN2 is obnoxious. It take up half the screen.

Damn. Wanchope is my only player in this game. Germany looks like it's going to dominate.

johnnywinternoshow · 06.09.2006, 11:09 AM

what a GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL

acousticrock87 · 06.09.2006, 11:14 AM

SWEET! I like soccer now.

I actually want Germany to win, but as long as Wanchope does well.

atari 2600 · 06.09.2006, 11:15 AM

this is a great one!

textbook goal there too.

johnnywinternoshow · 06.09.2006, 11:22 AM

good old 'chope

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acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	The pre-game report, on American TV, just said "Brian McBride may be the best American soccer player no one has ever heard of." I feel like I'm in on the ground floor, here. American soccer. Who knew.
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06.09.2006, 10:21 AM	#162
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	Talk about waiting until the last minute.
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06.09.2006, 10:29 AM	#165
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	SHIT WHAT???? Ballack out?!? I must revise my line up in a hurry!!!
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06.09.2006, 10:35 AM	#166
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	BBC say: Michael Ballack sits out the opening World Cup match between Germany and Costa Rica in Munich. The Chelsea new boy and Germany skipper has a calf strain and has been rested, with Tim Borowski stepping into midfield for the hosts. Costa Rica had doubts over keeper Jose Francisco Porras, midfielder Mauricio Solis and defender Gilberto Martinez. However, all three have been passed fit and start in a team featuring former Manchester City striker Paulo Wanchope. __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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06.09.2006, 10:37 AM	#167
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	Go Ticos!
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06.09.2006, 10:40 AM	#168
johnnywinternoshow the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,006	what a boring opening ceremony, no-one apart from the US in 94 has ever done a good one
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06.09.2006, 10:41 AM	#169
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	They don't televise that here. And if I remember correctly, they didn't televise the one on our own soil in 94.
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06.09.2006, 10:43 AM	#170
Hip Priest invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birkenhead Posts: 9,397	German manager Jurgen Klinnsman has been much-derided, as I'm sure you know (unimpressive performances, Klinnsman living in California). Today he was asked what the headlines in the German newspapers would be after the tournament. He said: 'You Did It'. Time will tell. Sven says Gerrard will play unless his injury 'flares up overnight', so still some doubt, obviously. Nice shot from the opening ceremony: __________________ Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/outsidethecamp/
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06.09.2006, 10:46 AM	#171
johnnywinternoshow the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,006	the american opening ceremony had diana ross taking a penalty. The plan was she hit it into the net and because of how hard she kicked it the net would be broken in 2. She put the ball wide but the net broke apart anyway. I found it hilarious, but i was 10 at the time
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06.09.2006, 10:46 AM	#172
porkmarras invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London - UK Posts: 14,313	Has anyone watched that programme about Sven Goran last night on Channel 4?I've found it hilarious. __________________
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06.09.2006, 10:47 AM	#174
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	HAHA Instead of any kind of pre-game, they are interviewing Dutch Sumo wrestlers on ESPN. What the hell? One of their nick names is Dr. Love.
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06.09.2006, 10:54 AM	#175
atari 2600 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,212	the match is on espn2 & they have a pre-game going on already
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06.09.2006, 11:08 AM	#176
acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	That little menu thing that keeps coming up on ESPN2 is obnoxious. It take up half the screen. Damn. Wanchope is my only player in this game. Germany looks like it's going to dominate.
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06.09.2006, 11:09 AM	#177
johnnywinternoshow the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,006	what a GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL
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06.09.2006, 11:14 AM	#178
acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	SWEET! I like soccer now. I actually want Germany to win, but as long as Wanchope does well.
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06.09.2006, 11:15 AM	#179
atari 2600 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,212	this is a great one! textbook goal there too.
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06.09.2006, 11:22 AM	#180
johnnywinternoshow the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,006	good old 'chope
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