Comments for The Soccer http://thesoccer.wordpress.com "You have got to miss them to score sometimes" Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:13:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Emmanuel Petit questions England absentees by marry http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/emmanuel-petit-questions-england-absentees/#comment-1865 marry Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:13:01 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2007/11/30/emmanuel-petit-questions-england-absentees/#comment-1865 sAYP1y sd89Vy7fF7f7siDq0j sAYP1y sd89Vy7fF7f7siDq0j

]]> Comment on The Secret of Germany’s Football Success by basem http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/the-secret-of-germanys-football-success/#comment-1854 basem Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:52:22 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=69#comment-1854 I agree. Germany take their chances and effectively play their set pieces. It requires a lot of training and planning, without being stereotypical about it, they do seem to think out their tactics well. Jens Lehman noted after his team's penalty shoot-out win over Argentina the level of planning that went into the possibility of the game going to that stage. He actually had his own personal notes on who takes Argentina’s penalties and how they take them. I agree. Germany take their chances and effectively play their set pieces. It requires a lot of training and planning, without being stereotypical about it, they do seem to think out their tactics well. Jens Lehman noted after his team’s penalty shoot-out win over Argentina the level of planning that went into the possibility of the game going to that stage. He actually had his own personal notes on who takes Argentina’s penalties and how they take them.

]]> Comment on The Secret of Germany’s Football Success by Thomas Rooney http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/the-secret-of-germanys-football-success/#comment-1847 Thomas Rooney Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:23:24 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=69#comment-1847 Something I have noticed, is that they always take their chances. They don't need many chances to win a game. Look at the games against Turkey and Portugal for example...not that many clear cut chances but three goals in each! Something I have noticed, is that they always take their chances. They don’t need many chances to win a game. Look at the games against Turkey and Portugal for example…not that many clear cut chances but three goals in each!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: What you set out not to do, wins you the game by Thomas Rooney http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/euro-2008-update-what-you-set-out-not-to-do-actually-wins-you-the-game/#comment-1846 Thomas Rooney Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:58:36 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=67#comment-1846 My money is on Spain in the final. They are who I will be cheering for as well. Think they have played the best football during Euro 2008 and deserve to finish off the job by beating Germany. My money is on Spain in the final. They are who I will be cheering for as well. Think they have played the best football during Euro 2008 and deserve to finish off the job by beating Germany.

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: What you set out not to do, wins you the game by Marchel http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/euro-2008-update-what-you-set-out-not-to-do-actually-wins-you-the-game/#comment-1844 Marchel Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:55:43 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=67#comment-1844 If the 'pattern' continue, this time Germany will loose in Euro finals. If the ‘pattern’ continue, this time Germany will loose in Euro finals.

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: What you set out not to do, wins you the game by basem http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/euro-2008-update-what-you-set-out-not-to-do-actually-wins-you-the-game/#comment-1843 basem Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:21:31 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=67#comment-1843 Hi Vasanth and fweda, I agree Spain are firm favourites but that may suit Germany. Then we all know how Spain will play and remember Germany found it difficuly against teams that were different and able to improvise their game (Croatia and Turkey). Spain are similar to Portugal and play 'keep the ball', if you look at the posession stats for the Spain Vs. Russia game, they are remarkable -- they had 65% of possession. I don't think Spain will play differently then they already have, other than defend better than Portugal. Also Low is very tactically aware and it will be interesting to see how he puts out his team -- two strikers that pose a constant physical threat ? Packed and compact midfield, that breaks down Spanish play? But I agree Spain are the better team, let's just hope they don't implode in the final! Hi Vasanth and fweda,

I agree Spain are firm favourites but that may suit Germany. Then we all know how Spain will play and remember Germany found it difficuly against teams that were different and able to improvise their game (Croatia and Turkey).

Spain are similar to Portugal and play ‘keep the ball’, if you look at the posession stats for the Spain Vs. Russia game, they are remarkable — they had 65% of possession. I don’t think Spain will play differently then they already have, other than defend better than Portugal.

Also Low is very tactically aware and it will be interesting to see how he puts out his team — two strikers that pose a constant physical threat ? Packed and compact midfield, that breaks down Spanish play?

But I agree Spain are the better team, let’s just hope they don’t implode in the final!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: What you set out not to do, wins you the game by fweda http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/euro-2008-update-what-you-set-out-not-to-do-actually-wins-you-the-game/#comment-1842 fweda Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:33:55 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=67#comment-1842 With players like Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi and Senna working at the midfield, Spain are set to dominate the match with their passes which will create a lot of trouble to they German team but the Germany will be very dangerous on counter attacks especially with their stronger attacker with long German fun name. If i were to bet i would put my money for Spain. Best of luck for Fabregas and co. With players like Fabregas, Iniesta, Xavi and Senna working at the midfield, Spain are set to dominate the match with their passes which will create a lot of trouble to they German team but the Germany will be very dangerous on counter attacks especially with their stronger attacker with long German fun name. If i were to bet i would put my money for Spain. Best of luck for Fabregas and co.

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: What you set out not to do, wins you the game by Vasanth Seshadri http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/27/euro-2008-update-what-you-set-out-not-to-do-actually-wins-you-the-game/#comment-1840 Vasanth Seshadri Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:15:54 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=67#comment-1840 I think this time Spain have what it takes. Man-for-man they are better than Germany, and they also have the cohesiveness they've lacked in previous tournaments, so I expect them to win it. It's long overdue. I think this time Spain have what it takes. Man-for-man they are better than Germany, and they also have the cohesiveness they’ve lacked in previous tournaments, so I expect them to win it. It’s long overdue.

]]> Comment on About by ashley futak http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1837 ashley futak Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:35:50 +0000 #comment-1837 Hi, I am writing to let you know about a campaign that is sure to score a goal with your readers! Jump TV has teamed up with Brickfish to launch a campaign for all the World Cup Soccer fans out there! The “Show Us Your Colors” campaign, located at http://www.brickfish.com/Sports/ShowUsYourColors?tab=entries, asks entrants to show their enthusiasm for the sport by submitting an impressive soccer skill, a secret soccer trick, or best rendition of an announcer's goal scream. The grand prize winner has a chance at winning a seven day trip for two to the World Cup Soccer Finals in South Africa! Jump TV will also be giving away subscription packages to other lucky winners. If you are interested in covering the campaign and need images, feel free to contact me at Ashley.Futak@brickfish.com or 858-587-2530. Thanks! Hi,

I am writing to let you know about a campaign that is sure to score a goal with your readers!

Jump TV has teamed up with Brickfish to launch a campaign for all the World Cup Soccer fans out there! The “Show Us Your Colors” campaign, located at http://www.brickfish.com/Sports/ShowUsYourColors?tab=entries, asks entrants to
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The grand prize winner has a chance at winning a seven day trip for two to the World Cup Soccer Finals in South Africa! Jump TV will also be giving away subscription packages to other lucky winners.

If you are interested in covering the campaign and need images, feel free to contact me at Ashley.Futak@brickfish.com or 858-587-2530.

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 update: Why Holland will not win the European championships by Euro2008 update: The Semi-Finals « The Soccer http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/euro-2008-update-why-holland-will-not-win-the-european-championships/#comment-1835 Euro2008 update: The Semi-Finals « The Soccer Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:25:55 +0000 http://thesoccer.wordpress.com/?p=54#comment-1835 [...] One prediction I got right was Holland not winning Euro2008 and even predicting accurately how they would implode. However I thought it would be in the semis and not the quarter-final match against Holland. No one can ever discount the Hiddink factor, as with Germany, fortune seems to conspire with him (well not with Australia in the 2006 World Cup). Then there was my prediction that Spain, considering the relative average age of the squad, would not have the mental resolve to beat Italy (as is the history with these type of fixtures.) Again, Spain managed to win that match on penalties. This tells me that maybe, as widely tipped, this could be their year. Will they implode in the semis against Russia, as is typical with the nearly achievers like Holland and Portugal? Without doubt this match will be very different then their encounter in the group stages, and Hiddink will do his homework. It’s a very difficult one to call, but I think Spain will win this one, for the simple observation that unlike Holland they showed a solid defensive display against Italy and might be able to close down the attacking threat of the Russians (Holland’s defence was carved up by Russian play). Whatever they do, they will have to defend tight and keep their concentration, and maybe man mark Andrei Arshavin? Unlike the Dutch, they will have to prevent the Russians taking the initiative. Well that’s the observation of the Spain coach “We will have to play in a way which stops them playing and prevents them from counter attacking. We need to keep at them and give them less space.” We will see… [...] [...] One prediction I got right was Holland not winning Euro2008 and even predicting accurately how they would implode. However I thought it would be in the semis and not the quarter-final match against Holland. No one can ever discount the Hiddink factor, as with Germany, fortune seems to conspire with him (well not with Australia in the 2006 World Cup). Then there was my prediction that Spain, considering the relative average age of the squad, would not have the mental resolve to beat Italy (as is the history with these type of fixtures.) Again, Spain managed to win that match on penalties. This tells me that maybe, as widely tipped, this could be their year. Will they implode in the semis against Russia, as is typical with the nearly achievers like Holland and Portugal? Without doubt this match will be very different then their encounter in the group stages, and Hiddink will do his homework. It’s a very difficult one to call, but I think Spain will win this one, for the simple observation that unlike Holland they showed a solid defensive display against Italy and might be able to close down the attacking threat of the Russians (Holland’s defence was carved up by Russian play). Whatever they do, they will have to defend tight and keep their concentration, and maybe man mark Andrei Arshavin? Unlike the Dutch, they will have to prevent the Russians taking the initiative. Well that’s the observation of the Spain coach “We will have to play in a way which stops them playing and prevents them from counter attacking. We need to keep at them and give them less space.” We will see… [...]

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