GolfHos

Took a 4 point hit and made a double switch.

Got rid of Torres and picked up Elano, finally.  Had to make another change to keep the lineup legal - picked up Keane in that process ;)


The freakin Arsenal-ManU game isn't on FCS  :sad3: :'(

Not to rub it in.

(http://www.setantanorthamerica.com/images/framework/logo.gif)

Well, actually, yeah, that was all about rubbing it in.   [sm_poke]

Finally enough dinero to dump Howard and pick up a cheap but performing forward.  Probably Benjani although I haven't had a good look at things yet.

 :asshat:


I may be headed to a BAR (http://www.dublinerstl.com/) downtown to watch it live anyway - so piss off!

 ;)

RAT FARTS!

Its not open that early  :sad3: [sm_disgust] :'(

No Irish Gastropubs are open that early.

Want me to aske/pbp it for you?  Maybe five times a half or so?

Thanks for the offer, but not necessary.

My co-worker Dave has Setanta and is going to record it for me.  Of course, he's a ManU fan and threatened to edit out any Arsenal goals before giving it to me  [sm_devil].

But, in my desperation to see what should be a hell of a game - I signed up for Setanta Broadband and will be watching in a small window on my PC.




....as Directv starts to look more and more appealing  :tapsfingers:

for the benefit of mr kite (and the other golfhos)...

...i suck...and i'm the suckiest suck that ever sucked, and my fantasy soccer team is wearing pink...and shall continue to wear pink until a time ( if it ever comes) they climb out of the cellar!

Hicks and his boys get lucky.   [sm_devil]

Just kidding.  Good match and the correct result was a draw.  The commentators didn't like the first half but I thought it was good.  I like defensive football (of both kinds) and good challenges/takeaways are enjoyable soccer for me. 

A few observations:

1)  Fabregas got a goal but giving him a three point bonus was a bit much.  He didn't do a thing other than that.  And, trust me, I like him getting bonus points as he's my captain.

2)  Wayne Rooney is the most dangerous player in English football.  Maybe the world.

3)  Walcott changes games.  His pace I expect.

4)  Anderson is a thug among thugs.  How Ferguson can complain about the officiating (http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=478421&cc=5901) when Anderson got away with the "waving the yellow" thing is a bit much.  Not to mention the three act play which in my opinion earned Fabregas his yellow.

1)  Perhaps the bonus was a bit much, but with the team game they play he is the engine that keeps it going.  You may not hear his name much because of all the one-touch passing.

2)  I agree - Rooney is looking great right now.

3)  I agree again, he challenges the defense every time he gets the ball - just wish that final touch was better.

4)  And yes - Anderson looked like a thug out there.  There were a few lame calls in the second half (I think the ref went too far in trying to make sure a tight game didn't get out of control), but they went both ways - not sure how Ferguson can complain.

I thought it was a good match - Arsenal proved they can move the ball against anyone and maintained the better possession, but the strong ManU defense limited the final chances.  I hate to admit it, but the Ronaldo goal was beautifully setup and executed.  The Rooney 'goal' (Gallas' own-goal) was unfortunate though - certainly made a difference in the match.

This must have been the most watched match Setanta Broadband has ever had - the bandwidth sucked [sm_devil].  If its like that all the time, I not renewing next month.  :sad3:


City better do well tomorrow, or I'm losing my spot  >:(

And buck up Seamus - the season isn't even to the half-way point  :D

Both Mark and I have Elano.  Plus I have Dunne.  I think you're going to need a clean sheet by Hart (which also gives me points for Dunne) plus a great game by Petrov to  keep your spot.   [sm_devil]

Spanky, you're looking good so far this weekend plus you also have Elano and Petrov standing by for tomorrow.  Should be a good total before all is said and done.

Who's the new guy?

wow, my hands off approach yielded a decent week

Especially when you consider Schmiechel hasn't started for about a month now and you're going to get Reina and his seven points on substitution.   [sm_devil]

what can I say, I rule like that.
 ;D

Spanky high man for the week.  The lady doth protest too much, methinks.  ;)

Hicks, is the new guy your co-worker?

Yeah - he heard Dave and I trading barbs a few weeks ago and wanted in.  He and I have played soccer together for several years, but I'm not sure he follows the EPL that much.  Its all about coaching his girls teams right now.

Oh - and I was low score for the week  :sad3:

Even a blind squirel finds an acorn now and then.