Any REAL football fans here? (Page 64)

gonna send this to my scouser mate he will love it!  Wonder what that third wish is....

I've seen that quite a few times already.

I'm pretty certain the third wish was NOT about Moyes moving from Everton to MU.

Where?   In Barcelona?  I was just there in March.  That place is awesome.  And if Messi plays you will be able to say you have seen the best player on the planet.

So the season is over. Well, it is for everyone but the MLS.

Fergie out.  Moyes in.  Rooney wants out. 

Spurs just miss out on CL. Arsenal got lucky.

Mancini goes bye bye even though they finish second.

'Pool..... well...... that is more than I care to bite off right now. 

Cardiff up!

And then there is Europe.

Messi hurt to finish the year.  I think the pace finally caught up to him.  Barca was still unreal this year.  Absolutely unreal.  And Messi and friends are coming to Chicago to play this summer.  Still considering purchasing tickets.

So many things happened this year.  What will you remember, from this season... minus the Suarez chomp?

What a lovely last few games for the US.  Things really are starting to shape up for Klinsey.

Sure, the Belgium match was a disaster.  But the definitely made up for it against Germany's B+ squad. 

And then Jamaica.  They shouldn't have let in that late goal but they did not let it get to them and came back.  To me, though, that match was the weakest, even if you count Belgium.  They did not dominate, but Jamaica is quite good.

And then last night.  A few breakdowns in the back line once or twice but going forward looked so much better.  Jozy scored his 3rd goal in 3 games.  I really hope he is starting to find his international form.  And I honestly though Panama would be better.

Now we really need to pour it on against Honduras.  If we can get all 9 points out of these 3 games that will make our lives MUCH better.

Thoughts?

It wasn't pretty last night but we got another 3. That is 9 out of 3 games.  We are now sitting in the drivers seat for the rest of the hex.  Klinnsey's plan is continuing to take shape and I think he is right about it taking generations before we are truly competitive at the next level.  But we are looking better.  It is no longer just about being fit and just outmuscling the other team. 

So it truly looks like we will make it to Brazil next year.  And we won't know till next year but I am now wondering how we will do.  Out of the first round should be a given, I hope.  But maybe not much further.

I like Cameron too.  Don't quite understand your bias against Dempsey.  To me, I see a fire in him that is different than the other players.  He leads in a more quiet angry way.  I don't have a problem with that.  I like him and what he brings to the team.

I will say I'm glad to see Jozy finally living up to expectations.  I just hope he continues.  I do agree we need someone up there that compliments them. 

I agree.  It all depends on the draw.  Could be a cake walk or it could be a nasty group of death.  And frankly, I can't wait. 

Agreed he should have scored yesterday but he also had more shots on goals than the others.  I would say the ones that he shot at goal were good saves by the GK.  Also, the one chip to him by Bradley was over his head.  He puts himself in position to score more than anyone else had in quite a while.  Now that JA has been scoring, I'm hoping it will start to open up going forward and make it easier for others to score now that they have both of them to worry about.

Just a difference of opinion.  Not that either of us is right or wrong. 

Interesting Confederations Cup final yesterday.  Brazil ran over Spain. They out hustled, out muscled and just plain out wanted it more.  They dominated in just about every capacity.

And once David Luiz made that goal line clearance and Neymar put it in the roof of the goal just a scant 4 minutes later, that just took all the wind out of Spain.  At that point I knew they were toast.

Yeah.  The entire back line was absolutely horrible.  But Arbeloa was particularly bad.

Italy does look like it is on its way back. 

And the US starts its Gold Cup tourny tomorrow.  But with the squad picked for it I really don't see us winning it.  I could be surprised but I HIGHLY doubt it.

On another note, trades have been happening.  Any rumors that have you guys going, HUH?

Jozy has signed at Sunderland.  Back in the PL.  Let's see if his run of form holds true.

Tottenham has said Dempsey is available for transfer.  Would probably do him well to leave as he really doesn't fit into AVB's system.  Everton?  Hard to say now that Moyes is gone.  Somewhere else in the top 10?  Not Liverpool (as much as my wife would want him there).

Speaking of 'Pool, they turned down 30Million for Suarez from Arsenal.  Orginally stating they would take nothing less than 50.  That number is now down to 40.  I'm hoping he is gone.

Real Madrid looks like they REALLY want Bale.

Will Rooney go to Chelsea?  Especially now that he is injured?  Only time will tell.

Neymar at Barca.  Is that the pill to cure their ills? 

Tevez finally away from ManCity.  But Juventas?  Really?  Aren't they still getting into trouble in Italy? 

So far it has been an interesting Transfer window and we aren't even 1/2 way through.

Wow.  I did not see that about Neymar. 

And I agree, Moyes is the key.  That man has some HUGE shoes to fill.

BTW, have you seen the mess that happened at the Messi charity event here in chicago?

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1497059/fans-paid-meet-messi-eligible-refunds?cc=5901