Author Topic: European Club Soccer Thread! (EPL, Champions League, Europa, etc... :D ) (Read 1326242 times)

michigancat · « **Reply #16725 on:** January 28, 2022, 03:08:46 PM »

Quote from: cfbandyman on January 18, 2022, 10:06:31 PM

So, time to brag, during my Scotland trip we had to stay a night in London (due to flight cancellations), and was able to get with one of friends who is Tottenham fan (as am I and even more so the friends I went with) so we went to the Chelsea game, sucked for Tottenham, not sucking for the experience:

Awesome, how did you get tickets?

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16726 on:** January 28, 2022, 03:19:22 PM »

I am sad Traore is leaving Wolves.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16727 on:** January 28, 2022, 04:32:38 PM »

Very cool, Andy. I'm also curious about Rusty's question, StubHub?

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16728 on:** February 15, 2022, 01:58:17 PM »

Champions League knock out today and tomorrow!

I'm following the MBM from Guardian

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16729 on:** February 15, 2022, 03:54:28 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 15, 2022, 01:58:17 PM

Champions League knock out today and tomorrow!

I'm following the MBM from Guardian

America's Team starts next week.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16730 on:** February 15, 2022, 04:00:56 PM »

Happy for Mbappe.

cfbandyman · « **Reply #16731 on:** February 20, 2022, 07:34:20 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on January 28, 2022, 03:08:46 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on January 18, 2022, 10:06:31 PM
So, time to brag, during my Scotland trip we had to stay a night in London (due to flight cancellations), and was able to get with one of friends who is Tottenham fan (as am I and even more so the friends I went with) so we went to the Chelsea game, sucked for Tottenham, not sucking for the experience:

Awesome, how did you get tickets?

Crap haven't been in this thread in a bit (and to answer Mir as well). Tickets were acquired through said college friend's brother who has access to up to like 6 tickets, so we originally due to actually buying them online (which apparently is damn near impossible talking to my friend after we got them and trying in vain while in Scotland before we came down). They definitely crack down on fraudulent tix a lot and crap you not you have to have it scanned 3 times just to get into the game at 3 different stations. Was sort of weird experience on that part. Because it was a Wednesday night and Tottenham needed 2 goals just to tie Chelsea in the EFL cup they were a little more available.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16732 on:** February 20, 2022, 09:41:07 PM »

Thanks andyman

Spaces · « **Reply #16733 on:** February 21, 2022, 10:11:12 AM »

United's first trip back to Elland Road in 18 years was a Premier League classic yesterday. That stadium is a chowder keg.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16734 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:18:17 PM »

Quote from: Spaces on February 21, 2022, 10:11:12 AM

That stadium is a chowder keg.

They need to chill the eff out. Good job on not using racial slurs tho.

Spaces · « **Reply #16735 on:** February 22, 2022, 06:57:35 AM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 21, 2022, 08:18:17 PM

Quote from: Spaces on February 21, 2022, 10:11:12 AM
That stadium is a chowder keg.

They need to chill the eff out. Good job on not using racial slurs tho.

Very bitter bunch. It was fun but I would love to see them relegated again.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16736 on:** February 22, 2022, 08:13:35 AM »

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/21/a-day-with-leeds-and-manchester-united-fans-police

Institutional Control · « **Reply #16737 on:** February 23, 2022, 02:43:25 PM »

We have a real race for the league now.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #16738 on:** February 27, 2022, 01:29:27 PM »

What a great Carabao Cup Final!

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michigancat · « **Reply #16739 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:10:27 PM »

Quote from: Institutional Control on February 27, 2022, 01:29:27 PM

What a great Carabao Cup Final!

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penalty kicks are so dumb. my goodness

but man it was great before that

michigancat · « **Reply #16740 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:14:38 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 22, 2022, 08:13:35 AM

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/21/a-day-with-leeds-and-manchester-united-fans-police

I will recommend reading "Among the Thugs" again!

Institutional Control · « **Reply #16741 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:40:48 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on February 27, 2022, 05:10:27 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on February 27, 2022, 01:29:27 PM
What a great Carabao Cup Final!

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penalty kicks are so dumb. my goodness

but man it was great before that

The great part was that Chelsea subbed out a goalie who had played his ass off for a goalie that didn’t stop a single kick and then sailed his kick to lose.

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michigancat · « **Reply #16742 on:** February 27, 2022, 05:55:37 PM »

I wonder how often goalies practice PK's? Can't be very much

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16743 on:** February 27, 2022, 07:41:38 PM »

Penalties are pretty easy to score, yes there is a lot of pressure but the score rate is 5% easier average in the premier league to score a penalty than the nba FT percentage.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63889-6.pdf?proof=t

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/50349-nba-free-throw-percentage-is-unacceptable

michigancat · « **Reply #16744 on:** February 27, 2022, 08:18:05 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 27, 2022, 07:41:38 PM

Penalties are pretty easy to score, yes there is a lot of pressure but the score rate is 5% easier average in the premier league to score a penalty than the nba FT percentage.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63889-6.pdf?proof=t

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/50349-nba-free-throw-percentage-is-unacceptable

I wonder how the old MLS format would compare

MakeItRain · « **Reply #16745 on:** February 27, 2022, 08:58:37 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on February 27, 2022, 08:18:05 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 27, 2022, 07:41:38 PM
Penalties are pretty easy to score, yes there is a lot of pressure but the score rate is 5% easier average in the premier league to score a penalty than the nba FT percentage.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63889-6.pdf?proof=t

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/50349-nba-free-throw-percentage-is-unacceptable
I wonder how the old MLS format would compare

A eff of a lot lower

Justwin · « **Reply #16746 on:** February 27, 2022, 09:08:02 PM »

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 27, 2022, 07:41:38 PM

Penalties are pretty easy to score, yes there is a lot of pressure but the score rate is 5% easier average in the premier league to score a penalty than the nba FT percentage.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63889-6.pdf?proof=t

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/50349-nba-free-throw-percentage-is-unacceptable

If you are comparing Premier League penalties (no PK shootouts) and NBA free throws, you have to keep in mind that only the best penalty takers take penalties compared to everyone shooting free throws in the NBA.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #16747 on:** February 27, 2022, 11:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Justwin on February 27, 2022, 09:08:02 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 27, 2022, 07:41:38 PM
Penalties are pretty easy to score, yes there is a lot of pressure but the score rate is 5% easier average in the premier league to score a penalty than the nba FT percentage.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63889-6.pdf?proof=t

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/50349-nba-free-throw-percentage-is-unacceptable

If you are comparing Premier League penalties (no PK shootouts) and NBA free throws, you have to keep in mind that only the best penalty takers take penalties compared to everyone shooting free throws in the NBA.

That’s true. I found this which has stats on penalty shootouts specifically.

The numbers are worse, but not much worse for the first 5 with 70%+ for all shooters. It also has some stats on very long shootouts where players have to shoot a second time.

https://instatsport.com/football/article/penalty_research

Institutional Control · « **Reply #16748 on:** February 28, 2022, 09:11:54 PM »

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Institutional Control · « **Reply #16749 on:** March 02, 2022, 12:44:51 PM »

https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1499085708820160514?s=20&t=SoCkqxZzxxHlO2pHSkzCfQ

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I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to sell the Club, as I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners.