ajzepp Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 freddy adu can go !@#$ himself if he doesnt wanna play for the US. deport his ass back to ghana if he wants to play for them soo badly. 713099[/snapback] That's how I feel to a degree, too, but I'm a little more pissed at Arena for not giving the kid a chance. I also thought Freddy was brought here when he was an infant or something...I didn't know he was actually raised in Ghana. Even though he's very green, a lot of people felt he should have made the trip to Germany. I was hoping he'd go, but gave the US the beneft of the doubt that they knew what they were doing. I also didn't know that Freddy was this pissed about it. Of all the damn teams for us to lose to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 freddy adu can go !@#$ himself if he doesnt wanna play for the US. deport his ass back to ghana if he wants to play for them soo badly. 713099[/snapback] ??? This is the way things are in international competition. Guys who go to play for Man United don't have to play for England. There is a little more of a choice. What about all the people who aren't Americans who have won gold medals for us? I wouldn't be so rigid about it. He is right to feel slighted (even though from what the poster said, Adu didn't really indicate that he was). And all judgement of the US squad's leadership and management can deservedly be called into question right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 us fans here need to make like a crazed soccer country and just go ahead and murder a player for !@#$ing up during the world cup. then the national team would know we mean business and i guarantee they'd shape up in a hurry and start winning some world cup games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 us fans here need to make like a crazed soccer country and just go ahead and murder a player for !@#$ing up during the world cup. then the national team would know we mean business and i guarantee they'd shape up in a hurry and start winning some world cup games. 713323[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 us fans here need to make like a crazed soccer country and just go ahead and murder a player for !@#$ing up during the world cup. then the national team would know we mean business and i guarantee they'd shape up in a hurry and start winning some world cup games. 713323[/snapback] In 1966, the Italian national team did not pass their group phase. They got a very warm welcome when they returned to Rome. I believe that they got egged and by their fans as they got off the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Go Argentina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Y. Orangeman Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Here we go, Germany! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Here we go, Germany! 713599[/snapback] You like the Germans too?? Awesome I thought I was alone in that sentiment. I am German on both sides (and in the middle), so it's my natural #2 team for the WC. If the Germans go down, I'll have to get behind one of the underdog teams. But for now, GO GERMANY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 You like the Germans too?? Awesome I thought I was alone in that sentiment. I am German on both sides (and in the middle), so it's my natural #2 team for the WC. If the Germans go down, I'll have to get behind one of the underdog teams. But for now, GO GERMANY!!!! 713606[/snapback] I'm not surprised if they win it. They're flying on all levels. Anyhow, bring on the socceroos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 I'm not surprised if they win it. They're flying on all levels. Anyhow, bring on the socceroos 713625[/snapback] I've seen all but one of their matches so far, and they have had some really pretty goals. I just can't get over the irony of their coach using American sports psychology as part of his training methods. Germany scores all sorts of goals and they're fired up every single game, and the US team is just flat and uninspired. Ridiculous.... If not for this Swedish keeper, this game would be like 5-0 by now....I can't wait to see Mexico-Argentina at 3p....it's the first time I'll see argentina this WC....I've missed all their damn games so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I've seen all but one of their matches so far, and they have had some really pretty goals. I just can't get over the irony of their coach using American sports psychology as part of his training methods. Germany scores all sorts of goals and they're fired up every single game, and the US team is just flat and uninspired. Ridiculous.... If not for this Swedish keeper, this game would be like 5-0 by now....I can't wait to see Mexico-Argentina at 3p....it's the first time I'll see argentina this WC....I've missed all their damn games so far. 713632[/snapback] Germany is always strong in the World Cup. They had the gall to win it on my turf . It's time to repay the favor. Argentina is strong but the fact that they left Walter Samuel behind will cost them in the end. Leaving IMHO the top 5 defender in the world back home is an insult. I really hope Italy brings on their best game vs Australia. Gus Hiddink, their coach is a very well respected coach and knows what it takes to win. Monday morning could be a disaster for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Germany is always strong in the World Cup. They had the gall to win it on my turf . It's time to repay the favor. Argentina is strong but the fact that they left Walter Samuel behind will cost them in the end. Leaving IMHO the top 5 defender in the world back home is an insult. I really hope Italy brings on their best game vs Australia. Gus Hiddink, their coach is a very well respected coach and knows what it takes to win. Monday morning could be a disaster for me 713634[/snapback] well I just hope that your game vs. the Aussies is a bit more excting than this Germany/Sweden match....The Aussies seem pretty inspired this year, so they might give you all you want. I can't see them winning, but can definitely see them giving you a good fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 well I just hope that your game vs. the Aussies is a bit more excting than this Germany/Sweden match....The Aussies seem pretty inspired this year, so they might give you all you want. I can't see them winning, but can definitely see them giving you a good fight. 713636[/snapback] They have a rather weak defence. The games will get boring now. Coaches will try to limit the amount of mistakes. The pressure is on. It's do or die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Mex vs. argentina is off to a great start....beautiful goal by the mexicans, and then argentina gets a little luck with a Mexican own goal off a corner. Looks like both teams have come to play, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Mex vs. argentina is off to a great start....beautiful goal by the mexicans, and then argentina gets a little luck with a Mexican own goal off a corner. Looks like both teams have come to play, though 713693[/snapback] I'm dying to watch this game. I hate my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 I'm dying to watch this game. I hate my job. 713694[/snapback] I thought you weren't working right now?? sorry, I wouldn't have posted that if I knew it would torture you, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I thought you weren't working right now?? sorry, I wouldn't have posted that if I knew it would torture you, lol 713696[/snapback] It's fine. I am working, the job I've had since I was 21. It's an easy job but the only hours i can do is when the office is closed. This is a long weekend in Quebec. While all my friends are out on the lake fishing or water skiing, i'm stuck in this office. I'm not working in my field. I think Argentina is just too powerful. If you look at the bracket, seems like it's set up for an Italy-Argentina match. I don't wanna look ahead of Australia though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 It's fine. I am working, the job I've had since I was 21. It's an easy job but the only hours i can do is when the office is closed. This is a long weekend in Quebec. While all my friends are out on the lake fishing or water skiing, i'm stuck in this office. I'm not working in my field. I think Argentina is just too powerful. If you look at the bracket, seems like it's set up for an Italy-Argentina match. I don't wanna look ahead of Australia though. 713699[/snapback] If Argentina beats Mexico today, I think my germans will take them out.....I'd rather see germany/Italy.....more fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 If Argentina beats Mexico today, I think my germans will take them out.....I'd rather see germany/Italy.....more fun 713700[/snapback] Agreed. West Germany vs Italy has been a historical matchup that has happened many times in world cup history. I can't say I would wish you as much luck as I did for Italy USA though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Argentina!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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