RumPuncher Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 very exciting news: some TOP clubs are considering playing away games (that count in the standings, not just exhibition matches) over here in North America. Top clubs consider overseas games The English Premier League is considering playing some matches overseas, BBC Sport has learned. At a meeting in London on Thursday, all 20 clubs agreed to explore a proposal to extend the season to 39 games. Those 10 extra games would be played at venues around the world, with cities bidding for the right to stage them. It is understood the additional fixtures could be determined by a draw but that the top-five teams could be seeded to avoid playing each other. This is a chance for the Premier League to showcase its product around the world It is unlikely any decision will be taken before the Premier League's annual summer meeting in June, but any changes could come into effect for the 2010/11 season. Points from those extra games would count towards the league table. Should the proposal get the go-ahead, cities in Asia, Middle East and North America are likely to show a strong interest in hosting the extra games. It is believed each venue would host two matches over a weekend. BBC sports editor Mihir Bose says the Premier League's decision to explore such a move is a "logical" one. "The growth of the Premier League has been impressive in the last 15 years thanks to the sale of television rights in this country," he said. "But now the market in the United Kingdom is becoming saturated and it is the overseas market which is now the big target area." The Premier League's income from the sale of overseas TV rights has already increased from �178m in 2001 to �625m for the current deal that runs until 2010. Broadcaster NowTV paid around �100m for the rights to Hong Kong alone. Premier League games are broadcast to over 600m homes in 202 countries worldwide, while an estimated 1bn people watched the Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal in November 2007. A number of top-flight clubs already play matches around the world as they seek to capitalise on the huge global interest in the English game. Man Utd make regular visits to Asia and are proving a big hit in China Manchester United are regular visitors to Asia, Middle East and America while other clubs are beginning to follow their lead. "This is a chance for the Premier League to showcase its product around the world," added Bose. "Some fans may feel aggrieved, but their concerns will be outweighed by the financial advantages for the clubs. "Clubs will see this as a chance to make more money so they can invest in new facilities and better players." There is likely to be a big scramble for the right to host the extra games. "It will be like cities bidding for the Olympic Games or the World Cup," explained Bose. The Premier League's proposal mirrors moves in other sports, notably American Football. Miami Dolphins and New York Giants met at Wembley in October, the first competitive NFL game outside the Americas. similar to the NFL match held in London England last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubejinxed Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i don't have anything of substance to contribute to this since i don't watch sports but all i want to do it touch cristiano ronaldo where he pees thank you that is all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 ^ thanks for the input ube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Kinkaid Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 similar to the NFL match held in London England last season. Just one more example of how the English game is becoming less and less English by the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En Sabah Nur Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i started an mls thread a while ago. i'll probably bump it when the season starts, unless this one floats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 ^ the wizards? They have supporters? TFC on the other hand is sending a thousand supporters to Columbus for the first game against the Crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Kinkaid Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Are you one of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En Sabah Nur Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i'll admit our attendance is low. that doesn't mean the fans that care are less valid. it's just a chiefs town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i thought the only people who watch mls in the states are all mexican or other latin immigrants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrorlicious Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i don't know how you MLS fans can stand to watch that crap. maybe in a couple of years the standards will rise, but that shit is serriously second rate. i think Beckham serriously fucked himself in the ass going to play in that mickey mouse league. How he expects to be picked for England again when he's playing in the american equivilent of our League 1 in between flying around the world every two or three days i don't know. and it's all well and good talking about the "english game" becoming "less english" but let's be honest, we have the most competitive, profitable, talented and entertaining football league in the world with the best of the best international players in the world. the fact that anybody who's anybody in football would never rule out coming to england to play speaks for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaolinmasta Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I've read a that la liga and serie a is better quality than the premier league I can't say because I can't watch those leagues but Barcelona and Real Madrid seem to have a shit load of talent in their teams a little too much like Barca buying Henry really was pretty pointless they already have Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Messi up forward but whatever I'm ranting let's keep this thread going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 i don't know how you MLS fans can stand to watch that crap. maybe in a couple of years the standards will rise, but that shit is serriously second rate. i think Beckham serriously fucked himself in the ass going to play in that mickey mouse league. How he expects to be picked for England again when he's playing in the american equivilent of our League 1 in between flying around the world every two or three days i don't know. and it's all well and good talking about the "english game" becoming "less english" but let's be honest, we have the most competitive, profitable, talented and entertaining football league in the world with the best of the best international players in the world. the fact that anybody who's anybody in football would never rule out coming to england to play speaks for itself. yes, we know our domestic league isn't on par with the premier league. no other league in the world is on par with the premier league. that being said, I will still watch TFC in the MLS because it's feasible. supporting our domestic league will only help to make it better, and successful, and it won't in any way retract from me also supporting my favourite team in the premier league. don't worry. nobody is saying the MLS is outclassing the EPL. I've read a that la liga and serie a is better quality than the premier league I can't say because I can't watch those leagues but Barcelona and Real Madrid seem to have a shit load of talent in their teams a little too much like Barca buying Henry really was pretty pointless they already have Ronaldinho, Eto'o and Messi up forward but whatever I'm ranting let's keep this thread going! the EPL is more fast paced and it is physically harder football. Serie A is fucking boring. I've never really followed La Liga, so I can't really comment. But lots of players who come to the EPL from La Liga can't keep up to the pace and style of football in the EPL, (Fernando Moriente is an example...) but then you have cases like Torres for l'pool who is tearing it up, and Cesc for Arsenal who is the future of that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Liverpool needs to stop drawing if they want to finish in the top 5. That game against Chelsea was just hard to watch. The Marseilles win over Nice was much more entertaining. here's a great spoof of the Real Football Factories I found. Too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 ^^haha, i used to get my paint from feltham ways... it is a proper shit hole/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Are you one of them? you bet I am. In the front row no less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En Sabah Nur Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 i don't know how you MLS fans can stand to watch that crap. maybe in a couple of years the standards will rise, but that shit is serriously second rate. i think Beckham serriously fucked himself in the ass going to play in that mickey mouse league. How he expects to be picked for England again when he's playing in the american equivilent of our League 1 in between flying around the world every two or three days i don't know. and it's all well and good talking about the "english game" becoming "less english" but let's be honest, we have the most competitive, profitable, talented and entertaining football league in the world with the best of the best international players in the world. the fact that anybody who's anybody in football would never rule out coming to england to play speaks for itself. if i lived in europe, and my city had a team, i would have probably gone to nfl europe/world league games. for me, it's more about supporting my city's team. and there's talent in the MLS, just not depth. the US team qualifies consistently and does alright in tournaments, and they have a good number of MLS players as well as guys that play abroad. p.s. i really like that british show about MLS football, "david beckham's soccer usa"... it's a little corny, but it's fun to see that perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Kinkaid Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 http://www.thescore.com/bpl/ All the highlights from the Prem for anyone who's interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteraven Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 i'm sure you soccer (football) heads noticed the new ads on the site by now. anyhow, please support the companies that support us and check out their site. it's a great game whether your into soccer or not, but you guys should especially appreciate the quality and fun this game packs in. anyhow, click the banner and look at the site... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Mask Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 not really a big fan of the game myself, but I figured some of you might appreciate the link: http://smashingtelly.com/2007/09/12/the-inter-city-firm-1985/ 85 documentary on the Inter City Firm, West Ham's hooligans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Kinkaid Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ah, the ICF. You need some Cockney Rejects playing in the background for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 anyhow, click the banner and look at the site... thanks. that game looks nuts! the motion of the players is insane, to the point that it would take me a year to master it and some 6 year old would clean me out if I ever play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumPuncher Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 just a reminder: http://www.livesoccertv.com/ I keep this bookmarked on every computer at the office, and at home too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heel.moeilijk Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 just a reminder: http://www.livesoccertv.com/ I keep this bookmarked on every computer at the office, and at home too. What the fuck? How do I use this site? I feel like an idiot for not being able to work it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Stevens Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 anyone see the Arsenal match at the weekend? the Eduardo leg breaking was horrible.. ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metronome Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 ^ I was just about to bring that up... wasn't even a really nasty tackle just badly timed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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