Maverick 791 Posted October 30, 2015 here's the ref's explanation FWIW: “The defender’s arm was in a natural position and because of the short distance, it was also no time to react,” Geiger said. “Case of ball to hand.” I think it was the right call, Franklin had his hand down near his side and was about two feet away from Jones when he kicked the ball, definitely no time to get his hand out of the way, if that's a PK then every forward would just kick the ball at a defender's hand as soon as they get in the box, which would not be hard for most professional soccer players in close quarters comparing it to the earlier call against New England, their defender had his arm extended much further and was also a lot further from where the ball was released, he should have been able to get his hand out of the way Also, I can understand Jones' frustration, but he has to handle himself better than that, I'm interested to see how long he gets suspended, Espindola was out the first six games of this season for shoving a ref in last year's playoffs so I'd expect something similar Yeah, I've seen some replays and I'll withdraw my inital thought that it was a "definite" handball. The call could have gone either way. Looks like we meet in the playoffs again, oochymp. NYRB vs DC is always fun especially in the playoffs. Predictions? I believe the current holders of the Supporters Shield will win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted October 30, 2015 we're gonna trash the Metroscum, won't even be close, you can't get past Bill all trash talk aside, should be good, I'm probably going to be going up for the game in DC on Sunday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) so Boswell is suspended (apparently he kneed Agudelo in the back of the thigh away from the ball, all the camera caught was Agudelo writhing on the ground) and Pontius didn't practice because of a hammy issue, Sunday could be rough Edited October 30, 2015 by oochymp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted October 31, 2015 Bye Mourinho, dude is gonna lose his mind and quit any day now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted November 2, 2015 Liverpool beat Chelsea 3-1 Red Bulls beat DC 1-0 first leg of the playoffs. Don't see you getting by us now. CYA UNITED This weekend was great for soccer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted November 2, 2015 Red Bulls beat DC 1-0 first leg of the playoffs. Don't see you getting by us now. CYA UNITED it's gonna be tough, but I wouldn't be shocked, we've shown a lot of resilience this year and we'll have Boswell back next week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted November 2, 2015 Spurs about to get destroyed today Campin... Sike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted November 2, 2015 it's gonna be tough, but I wouldn't be shocked, we've shown a lot of resilience this year and we'll have Boswell back next week It's not happening. Your strategy in the first leg was to sit back and play it safe, but you won't be able to do that next weekend. Mark me down for a 2-0 Red Bulls victory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted November 2, 2015 It's not happening. Your strategy in the first leg was to sit back and play it safe, but you won't be able to do that next weekend. Mark me down for a 2-0 Red Bulls victory. I really didn't feel like we sat back that much, we just couldn't finish, and I guarantee you if we had Boswell in McCarty wouldn't have gotten behind the defense on that set piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted November 2, 2015 Silva still hurt :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted November 2, 2015 (edited) I really didn't feel like we sat back that much, we just couldn't finish, and I guarantee you if we had Boswell in McCarty wouldn't have gotten behind the defense on that set piece lol the what if game... You completed 54.5% of your passes. That's pretty shocking. ETA - Oh and on the goal I thought Hamid should have came out for that ball. Bit of Coutinho magic from the weekend: https://vine.co/v/e3MJvtwxQxj Edited November 2, 2015 by Maverick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted November 2, 2015 lol the what if game... You completed 54.5% of your passes. That's pretty shocking. ETA - Oh and on the goal I thought Hamid should have came out for that ball. Bit of Coutinho magic from the weekend: https://vine.co/v/e3MJvtwxQxj that statline definitely tells a different story, I was at the stadium so I wasn't keeping track of numbers, but it did not feel that one sided, we just felt a little off, part of that might have been that it was the third game in a week but that's what we get for not securing one of the top two seeds that said, we seem to be in a pattern of alternating good games and bad games, Sunday was in the pattern as a bad game so if we can keep it going and turn in a decent performance on Sunday I like our chances, uphill battle for sure, but I'm definitely not counting us out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 2, 2015 Spurs about to get destroyed today Campin... Sike Spurs are actually good this year, they actually create multiple chances and defend pretty well I don't know how to feel, they're the youngest starting XI in the BPL too. No doubt Real Madrid and other big clubs like United etc. will swoop in and steal our guys like always. So happy Moose is healthy again he's so strong on the ball and clever in his dribble, so fun to watch and the best news yet is SON is coming back soon as he's apparently in the South Korean national team lineup. Just in time for a big Europa match and then the North London Derby. He's actually Spurs best attacking player IMO, he makes the Spurs a legit scare to defend with him added in. And of course ole 'Arry fresh off his hat-trick letting the doubters know no one year wonder here, Lamela with the beauty first touch pass, Eriksen forcing his way around the defender to make it possible inb4soulcrushingdefeattoarsenal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted November 3, 2015 ^Spurs definitely have a good team this year. Really curious to see where they end up. that statline definitely tells a different story, I was at the stadium so I wasn't keeping track of numbers, but it did not feel that one sided, we just felt a little off, part of that might have been that it was the third game in a week but that's what we get for not securing one of the top two seeds that said, we seem to be in a pattern of alternating good games and bad games, Sunday was in the pattern as a bad game so if we can keep it going and turn in a decent performance on Sunday I like our chances, uphill battle for sure, but I'm definitely not counting us out Well the away goals rule could help you. You net the first goal and that blows the game wide open. It'll be an entertaining game I'm sure. Second legs usually are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted November 3, 2015 Yeah Campin, Clark hardly ever gets beat like that. Guzan is such a shitty goalie though should've never let that in. We are such a mess, play all of the wrong players. Hopefully our new manager knows what he is doing. Relegation would be brutal, idk what I'd do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Yeah Campin, Clark hardly ever gets beat like that. Guzan is such a shitty goalie though should've never let that in. We are such a mess, play all of the wrong players. Hopefully our new manager knows what he is doing. Relegation would be brutal, idk what I'd do. Yep, he 5-holed him Edited November 3, 2015 by CampinWithNoPersonalSpace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 6, 2015 MOOOOOSE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) oochymp Good series, my friend. Both teams had a couple opportunities but the better team advanced. I was at the game. Pretty good atmosphere for RBA especially since the Jets were playing at home at the same time. On to Columbus! ETA - Trying to upload a pic from the game but it keeps showing a car for some reason lol Edited November 9, 2015 by Maverick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted November 9, 2015 yeah, I wish I could say I was surprised but we've been playing like shit for the past two months, I just hope we don't lose Hamid to Europe this offseason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted November 21, 2015 It's sad seeing Benteke sitting on Liverpool's bench while we get absolutely demolished by Everton. Nice win for your boys, Mav...congrats. El Clasico: Awesome win from Barca, Real is just too selfish of a team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted November 22, 2015 Fuck Liverpool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradyFan81 404 Posted November 28, 2015 Leicester city vs United Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CampinWithaMissingPerson 2,025 Posted November 29, 2015 Diego Costa tossing off his bib behind his back and hitting Mourinho > Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFan4Life 542 Posted November 29, 2015 Palace had their biggest blowout win in their Premiership history yesterday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
