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Re: Breaking News: FSC’s Premiership TV Schedule

fsquid — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:17:00 -0000

Don't plame FSC, blame Setanta.

Re: Changes at Fox Soccer Channel

fsquid — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:19:00 -0000

No bundesliga is horrible. It was as entertaining as the EPL with its attacking play.

Re: ITVN Comes to the Rescue for Soccer Fans

fsquid — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:35:00 -0000

Really looking forward to how this thing works.

Re: Your Stories of How You Became a Football Fan

fsquid — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:37:00 -0000

I lived in Cambridge for the Spring of 1992. I played this game of football in the park and was picked on for being an American, etc. Then, on the TV, I saw this American winger who was making a name for himself and keeping himself in a 1st team squad. This guy's name was John Harkes. Thus, I got on a train with a buddy of mine (we were 12, my parents were wayyyyy to leinient with me)and we went to Hillsborough. I have been a Wednesdayite ever since. I went back to that park and kept learning and playing this sport with Harkes's moves and play in my mind at all times.

I haven't seen this team play in the EPL since May of 2000 and have only seen them play on TV during the League 1 playoffs in 2004. I'm in front of my computer at 10EST every Sat. to listen to the BBC Radio Sheffield while you guys get the privilage of watching your teams on Setanta or FSC.

I wouldn't trade it for the world though mate and one day I'll get to see my team on the TV here in the States. I'll probably shed a tear.

Re: Draw for Next Round of Champions League

fsquid — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:18:00 -0000

Chelsea is not seeded because the seeds are based on the last 5 seasons of CL play.

I think Liverpool will have the toughest time. PSV is no pushover and Galatasaray is a tad too good to be a 4th seed. I have no clue on Bordeaux. If Liverpool drops points at home, they might be up against it.

Re: Empty Seats at Premiership Matches Continue

fsquid — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:51:00 -0000

Soccer was supposed to be a place for the British worker to unwind on Sat and cheer on his "tribe". These prices have priced out the blue collar worker. Combine that with more matches on TV in the UK and you have your attendance problem.

Re: Excellent Weekend for Americans in Premiership

fsquid — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:53:00 -0000

I've said since the beginning of the season that the Reading fans will be the loudest. This is because they are cherrishing this more than any club in the EPL.

Re: Llanddewi Brefi Supports Sheffield United

fsquid — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:54:00 -0000

You want to try again, or are you sticking with this answer? Enjoy the ride back down the football ladder pigies!

Re: Vote to Add "Match of The Day" to BBC America

fsquid — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:55:00 -0000

I want Soccer AM!

Re: Vote to Add "Match of The Day" to BBC America

fsquid — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:14:00 -0000

I know it is a SKY program, I'd still rather have it!

Re: Are TV Habits of Fox Soccer Channel Viewers Changing?

fsquid — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:25:00 -0000

I'm digging GolTV right now. I find their commentators to be a breath of fresh air compared to what I've been watching.

Re: Catching Up With EPL Talk

fsquid — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:43:00 -0000

Hillsborough, great venue or greatest venue?

Re: Premier League Considers Chelsea v Man Utd Showdown | EPL Talk

fsquid — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:19:00 -0000

They are just dirty! Game will probably be on Setanta anyways!

Re: FA Cup: An Unusual Weekend for US TV Viewers

fsquid — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:47:00 -0000

I have no interest in the matchups between EPL teams. I don't even think they are the biggest games. The FA Cup 3rd round is about the small teams playing the big teams. I want to see Tamworth, Sheffield Wednesday play Man City, Doncaster play Bolton, Brighton play West Ham, etc. I can see those other games twice this season at other times.

Re: The Romance of the F.A. Cup

fsquid — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:32:00 -0000

I also disagree with the Euro teams, but a UK FA cup would be cool. Would this ruin any of the UEFA Cup places though?

Re: Liverpool Fans Protest During FA Cup Match

fsquid — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:37:00 -0000

No clue why someone wants to drag SWFC into this disaster. Yes, it was our ground, but the police ordered that exit gate to be opened, not the club.

Re: Premiership Season Virtually Over As a Competition

fsquid — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 09:04:00 -0000

Re: It’s Official: Setanta Signs Deal with DISH Network

fsquid — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:30:00 -0000

Please allow me.

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Looks like I will be able to watch the Sheffield Wednesday carling cup match in a few weeks

Re: Congratulations to West Bromwich Albion

fsquid — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:11:13 -0000

WBA will stay up. Usually 2 teams stay up each year anyways.

The sad thing is my Wednesday. We are going down!

Re: Rob Styles Demoted to League Two for a Weekend

fsquid — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:31:11 -0000

I still advocate for the Rugby way of reffing. Only the captain can speak to the ref. Mouth off and we march 10 meters closer toe the goal.

As for this issue. Surely there is a championship match he can officiate? Heck, I'll take him in the middle at Leicester this weekend.

Re: Top 10 Sources for Intelligent Football Coverage

fsquid — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:05:14 -0000

I enjoy the FourFourTwo magazine. Mainly for their historical articles and then their monthly feature on a soccer rivalry (The Israeli one was eyeopening).

Re: Top 10 Sources for Intelligent Football Coverage

fsquid — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:42:08 -0000

David Pleat started the demise of Sheffield Wednesday

Re: Stoke City, Welcome to the Premier League

fsquid — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:07:00 -0000

Stoke is the most boring team I've ever seen play.

Re: Fulham FC: American Grit

fsquid — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:19:04 -0000

The US or Mexico won't win the hexagonal? The meds are going to you mate!

Re: Euro 2008 Semi-Final Plagued By 17 Minutes Of TV Transmission Issues

fsquid — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:51:57 -0000

That would be Bayern 3 - Turkey 2 if you are scoring at home.

I was an ESPN viewer, so same as you gaffer. I was watching on the TIVO though, so I could skip the studio crap.