The new footy thread

[esls79]

Lorenzo Insigne eyeing a move to TFC?!?

Done deal. Plan the parade.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I’m kinda surprised MLSE is still willing to pump that kinda money into TFC, the popularity of the team didn’t really seem to jump all that much after they won the title 4 years ago (plus the other final appearances).

Of course, the pandemic hasn’t helped. Maybe they just still really believe.

 

[puckhead]

Is there a salary cap in MLS, or is it just more of a suggestion?

Looks like the new kid will be making more than the entire salaries of all but 4 teams.
That can't be right...

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Is there a salary cap in MLS, or is it just more of a suggestion?

Looks like the new kid will be making more than the entire salaries of all but 4 teams.
That can't be right...

There’s a special slot for an over-paid player in order for teams to attract stars.

It’s more complicated than that but that’s the gist of it.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Really hope for his sake they mean “chauffeured car”; the opportunity to drive in Toronto should definitely be considered negative value here lol

 

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[jstewismybastardson]

Hah!

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Probably should’ve kept this to yourself, chief.

 

[dash]

Usually when I see a 4-1 Saints scoreline, it's Southampton with the lone goal.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Pulling top stars from their clubs in the middle of the season to go play in a tournament that’s officiated like THIS?

What’s next, Christmastime World Cup in the middle of the desert?

 

[dash]

Saints have a new owner (Sport Republic) and I guess the main guy is a Serbian billionaire. Hopefully he/they are willing to spend more money than the previous owners.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

This is fuckin wild.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Gah.

 

[dash]

Gah.

That's no good - Get better soon, Fonzie.

 

[dash]

I thought this was a bit harsh

 

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[Bloody Brian Burke]

Can’t speak to Myocarditis but I had an episode of Pericarditis 4 years ago which is apparently very similar and while my physical fitness is a joke compared to Fonzie’s I wouldn’t expect to see him on a soccer field for a while. It took me a few weeks just to get over the shock of what that shit felt like let alone get my full respiratory ability back.

 

[dash]

Can’t speak to Myocarditis but I had an episode of Pericarditis 4 years ago which is apparently very similar and while my physical fitness is a joke compared to Fonzie’s I wouldn’t expect to see him on a soccer field for a while. It took me a few weeks just to get over the shock of what that shit felt like let alone get my full respiratory ability back.

I know this is hockey and not soccer related, but it's relevant to the discussion regarding Fonzie...

 

[dash]

Pretty crazy game between Wolves and Saints. Final score was 3-1 Wolves, but Saints had a header off the post/crossbar from tying it 2-2. Also, this guy did what he does.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Coutinho paying instant dividends for Villa.