sammynb 3357 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Local team for me is Sydney FC. They're not exactly a likeable bunch though, but I support them simply because they're my local team. Standard of football is quite frankly pretty shoddy. Probably around League One standard. I went to the Sydney v Newcastle game the other day and unfortunately it wasn't even league 1 standard. The Darlo of last season would have right royally fucked both of them. There is better football played at State level in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11286 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Really, the only other team is my hometown team: Perth Glory. Fully-paid member and attend all home matches. As with me, another team doing better than expected while playing rubbish - most of the time. The Dave Mitchell connection is interesting, but I was scared when they started mentioning a Steve McMahon link to the Toon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbsweeney 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 A quick question to the A-League followers here (and I'm one of them): Do you think that the standard of footy is worse from the last few seasons? As a Glory supporter, I have to agree that we've won despite our playing but that a win is a win. However, overall, I don't think that the quality is any better or worse than the last few years (and at least the competition is closer) ... and yet the crowd levels are really down at the moment. I think scheduling might have something to do with it, and very soon it may get better with the finish of the AFL and NRL seasons. Just throwing the question out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15552 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Still 1. FSV Mainz 05. Back in the top flight and currently sitting comfortably in mid-table after a remarkably decent start to the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben7 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) More like LA Quiet Squad. The Timbers Army here in Portland are head and shoulders above 95% of the supporters groups in the US. Good for you Anyway I'm looking forward to have Portland and Vancouver in the MLS. Both teams and supporters certainly will add a lot of good stuff to MLS, wheter that's derbys, local rivaleries or general atmosphere. Edited September 30, 2009 by Ben7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 More like LA Quiet Squad. The Timbers Army here in Portland are head and shoulders above 95% of the supporters groups in the US. Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think being a football fan you tend to pick loads of foreign teams to watch out for to make it interesting, especially when you go abroad. Therefore I tend to favour Barcelona (went to the Nou Camp when I was a bairn and when you consider I'd only been to SJP and we had two open ends back then I thought it was the size of a small country), Olympiakos, Sparta Prague, and Fiorentina. Now, I'm more than aware that both Olympiakos and Sparta play in red and white, but it's just the way things have gone.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4771 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think being a football fan you tend to pick loads of foreign teams to watch out for to make it interesting, especially when you go abroad. Therefore I tend to favour Barcelona (went to the Nou Camp when I was a bairn and when you consider I'd only been to SJP and we had two open ends back then I thought it was the size of a small country), Olympiakos, Sparta Prague, and Fiorentina. Now, I'm more than aware that both Olympiakos and Sparta play in red and white, but it's just the way things have gone.. do people actually care when other teams that aren't the mackems play in red and white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 We used to play in red and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I enjoy Barcelona but I wouldn't say I support them, I just find their brand of football the most appealing to the eye, its the way football should be played. What he said! Think the Ibrahimovic, Eto'o will turn out a very good move. Looking like a horrendous move at the minute. Ive seen 3 or 4 Barca games this season and hes fluffed chances in all of them I enjoy Barcelona but I wouldn't say I support them, I just find their brand of football the most appealing to the eye, its the way football should be played. What he said! Think the Ibrahimovic, Eto'o will turn out a very good move. Looking like a horrendous move at the minute. Ive seen 3 or 4 Barca games this season and hes fluffed chances in all of them Apart from Francesco Totti the most overrated player of the last 25 years. Haha. Fucking clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I enjoy Barcelona but I wouldn't say I support them, I just find their brand of football the most appealing to the eye, its the way football should be played. What he said! Think the Ibrahimovic, Eto'o will turn out a very good move. Looking like a horrendous move at the minute. Ive seen 3 or 4 Barca games this season and hes fluffed chances in all of them I enjoy Barcelona but I wouldn't say I support them, I just find their brand of football the most appealing to the eye, its the way football should be played. What he said! Think the Ibrahimovic, Eto'o will turn out a very good move. Looking like a horrendous move at the minute. Ive seen 3 or 4 Barca games this season and hes fluffed chances in all of them Apart from Francesco Totti the most overrated player of the last 25 years. Haha. Fucking clueless. How? People are talking about him being the best player in the world, he's fuckin shite. Your nana could score 4 in 4 in that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hostile_statue 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 We used to play in red and white As long as it's not red and white striped shirts, black shorts and black socks, it's OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima 0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 How? People are talking about him being the best player in the world, he's fuckin shite. Your nana could score 4 in 4 in that team. You do normally know your stuff but on this score you're talking out of your arse. Oh and it's 5 in 5 btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2968 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42460 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think being a football fan you tend to pick loads of foreign teams to watch out for to make it interesting, especially when you go abroad. Therefore I tend to favour Barcelona (went to the Nou Camp when I was a bairn and when you consider I'd only been to SJP and we had two open ends back then I thought it was the size of a small country), Olympiakos, Sparta Prague, and Fiorentina. Now, I'm more than aware that both Olympiakos and Sparta play in red and white, but it's just the way things have gone.. do people actually care when other teams that aren't the mackems play in red and white? I have to admit, if i'm watching two "neutral" teams, and one's in red & white, I'll support the other team. Silly, but when did logic ever apply to football ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11286 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 A quick question to the A-League followers here (and I'm one of them): Do you think that the standard of footy is worse from the last few seasons? As a Glory supporter, I have to agree that we've won despite our playing but that a win is a win. However, overall, I don't think that the quality is any better or worse than the last few years (and at least the competition is closer) ... and yet the crowd levels are really down at the moment. I think scheduling might have something to do with it, and very soon it may get better with the finish of the AFL and NRL seasons. Just throwing the question out there. I think the fact that every game is shown live on TV does not help with the crowds, but things may pick up with the weather and the lack of alternative, especially in Perth. The crowds are creeping up at home, although that seems to be on the back of free tickets for kids and the lack of any decent facilities does not help. As to standard, I think it is pretty poor. There seems no urgency. Even watching the CC Championship shows what a gulf there is, never mind the Premiership! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoyFromOz 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 A quick question to the A-League followers here (and I'm one of them): Do you think that the standard of footy is worse from the last few seasons? As a Glory supporter, I have to agree that we've won despite our playing but that a win is a win. However, overall, I don't think that the quality is any better or worse than the last few years (and at least the competition is closer) ... and yet the crowd levels are really down at the moment. I think scheduling might have something to do with it, and very soon it may get better with the finish of the AFL and NRL seasons. Just throwing the question out there. I'm a Victory supporter, been to a few games this year and crowds have definitely been down so far, but I think it is due to the AFL and NRL seasons and also that we haven't really had any of the big crowd pulling matches v. Syd and Adelaide. Would be surprised if crowd numbers don't pick up in the coming weeks. Don't think the quality has varied at all though, although i've sat through some fairly ordinary games this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42460 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 A quick question to the A-League followers here (and I'm one of them): Do you think that the standard of footy is worse from the last few seasons? As a Glory supporter, I have to agree that we've won despite our playing but that a win is a win. However, overall, I don't think that the quality is any better or worse than the last few years (and at least the competition is closer) ... and yet the crowd levels are really down at the moment. I think scheduling might have something to do with it, and very soon it may get better with the finish of the AFL and NRL seasons. Just throwing the question out there. I'm a Victory supporter, been to a few games this year and crowds have definitely been down so far, but I think it is due to the AFL and NRL seasons and also that we haven't really had any of the big crowd pulling matches v. Syd and Adelaide. Would be surprised if crowd numbers don't pick up in the coming weeks. Don't think the quality has varied at all though, although i've sat through some fairly ordinary games this year. what's an average for attendances , lads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. I find it easier on the eye, but there's no way it's definitively superior. There are better defenders in England than there are in Spain. Over the years Barcelona have put 5's and 6's past the likes of Real, Atletico, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal, their best effort against and English side in living memory was beating Man Utd 2-0. It's harder to score here than any other league in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. I find it easier on the eye, but there's no way it's definitively superior. There are better defenders in England than there are in Spain. Over the years Barcelona have put 5's and 6's past the likes of Real, Atletico, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal, their best effort against and English side in living memory was beating Man Utd 2-0. It's harder to score here than any other league in Europe. I'm sure Barca blitzed Man Utd 4-0 in the Nou Camp. Back when the rules were strict about foreigners so Schmeichel never played. Romario and Stoitchkov absolutely tore Pallister a new on that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. I find it easier on the eye, but there's no way it's definitively superior. There are better defenders in England than there are in Spain. Over the years Barcelona have put 5's and 6's past the likes of Real, Atletico, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal, their best effort against and English side in living memory was beating Man Utd 2-0. It's harder to score here than any other league in Europe. I meant in comparison to the Championship tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. I find it easier on the eye, but there's no way it's definitively superior. There are better defenders in England than there are in Spain. Over the years Barcelona have put 5's and 6's past the likes of Real, Atletico, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal, their best effort against and English side in living memory was beating Man Utd 2-0. It's harder to score here than any other league in Europe. I'm sure Barca blitzed Man Utd 4-0 in the Nou Camp. Back when the rules were strict about foreigners so Schmeichel never played. Romario and Stoitchkov absolutely tore Pallister a new on that night. Aye but that was over 15 years ago and almost out of the context of modern football. Gary Walsh was a shit keeper, but he wasn't to blame that night. The Premiership at that time was probably no better than the fourth or fifth league in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stevie Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Nolan had 4 in 2. He must be the best-best player in the world. Nolan's had 5 in 10. Zlatan's had 5 in 5, in a superior league. I find it easier on the eye, but there's no way it's definitively superior. There are better defenders in England than there are in Spain. Over the years Barcelona have put 5's and 6's past the likes of Real, Atletico, Sevilla, Valencia and Villarreal, their best effort against and English side in living memory was beating Man Utd 2-0. It's harder to score here than any other league in Europe. I meant in comparison to the Championship tbf. Oh ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloopJohn 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 lol at people who think Ibrahimovic and Totti are overrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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