The first F in FFS stands for "for".Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
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The first F in FFS stands for "for".Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOneWhoKnocks
RIP in peace the first "F"Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
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St. Ledger scored earlier in a 3-2 friendly win for Orlando over Ponte Preta. Goal at 1:15: http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/20...-ponte-preta-2
Ponte Preta? Impressive stuff. Call him up Marty.
Back in the starting XI last night, but Orlando lost 2-1 away to DC United
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/221770001535?nav=SEARCH
Nice pair of SSL Ireland Boots for sale proceeds going to a childrens charity.
Starts against LA Galaxy. Robbie still out injured for the Galaxy, as posted elsewhere.
Must be a long time since two Irish international players faced each other, outside of the English and Scottish leagues
Not since Rovers played Cork a few weeks ago :)
In fairness, it wasn't two Irish internationals in that game. Five played, Fahey and McPhail for Rovers, Miller, Bennett and Healy for Cork.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Andy Keogh and Damien Duff played against each other over Christmas. Duff came on as a sub in a 1-1 draw.
Before that I'd say it must have been September 2012 when Robbie Keane and Darren O'Dea played against each other.
Orlando lead 2-0 at half time.
Would've been Fahey and Healy last season. If you're excluding Ireland, probably that, yeah, unless Andy O'Brien played Keane more recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Yeah I presume Tets just didn't really consider the League of Ireland? Finished 4-0 to Orlando and Sledge played the ninety.
Edit- good call on Andy O'Brien, he played against Robbie twice last season, and 0-1 defeat and 2-2 draw, with Keane scoring in each.
St Ledger played against Keane in an FA Cup match in 2009.
One of the reasons Ireland called St Ledger up was so they could take Keane out of his back pocket!
On another subject, Life in the MLS
https://www.fanbookz.com/en/news/exc...SfrpRJcsK6F.97
It's Sledge v Doyler right now as Orlando host Colorado. No goals so far coming up to half time.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Clean sheet for Sledge as Orlando win 2-0. Could have been different if his terrible error has been punished after four minutes. Doyle played off the front man in a 4-2-3-1 formation and Shane O'Neill started also and lost his man for the opener.
Highlights here:-
Sledge versus Doyle. Reminds me of those Masters 5 a Side tournaments that used to be on TV, where your favourite players from a decade or two ago wore cotton retro shirts and generally looked a bit slow.
Very loosely related but amusing; David Cameron actually used 'FFS' in the House of Commons this week, although it's doubtful he knows what it actually stands for considering he is so comically out of touch that he once thought 'LOL' stood for 'lots of love'!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
A few years ago (must be a decade at this stage) a really hot girl on Myspace was messaging me back and forth and she kept saying "LOL". I thought it meant lots of love too. :(
That was me catfishing you TOWK and I thought it meant "look out loser"...
;-)
That was you?
Catfishing is a serious offense. You can get deported for that.
:mad:
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/s...nt-339183.html
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A few days before, he played for Orlando in a US Open Cup game against lower-tier side Charleston Battery. It was a 4-4 thriller and it went to penalties. St Ledger scored his and Orlando made it through. But in the dressing room afterwards, the team were told of an incident that had just taken place close to their hotel. There were very few details so on the way back, players frantically checked their phones for updates. It was then that the magnitude of the Charleston shooting began to sink in.
“We were in a hotel opposite the church where it all happened. Literally half a block away, probably less,” he says.
“There was a police escort to take us back there after the game – it was quite scary, really. Especially because at the time, they hadn’t caught the shooter yet. The hotel had to be checked, all of that. And you’ve seen this stuff on the tv but never think you’d find yourself in the same situation. And you had the families of players and staff back home who were obviously worried.
“It wasn’t as bad for me – my family were in the UK and all asleep. But I just messaged them when I got home to say ‘When you wake up you’re going to see about the Charleston shooting but I’m okay and all the players are okay.’”
Not ideal is it? Especially if you are in your thirties and want to sustain an International career.Quote:
Superstar team-mates isn’t the only new thing St Ledger has had to get used to. The relentless travelling is a grind. After finishing in Montreal, the team leaves at 6.30am to catch a flight home. It’s one of the more straightforward commutes for Orlando – a three-hour plane journey. Others are much more arduous.
“We played in San Jose where there was a three-hour time difference and a five and a half hour flight. By the end of it, you’re knackered. Then you’re back in on a Monday because you could have a game on the Wednesday. That side of it, I never really expected. I actually got ill after that week. It was flu-type symptoms but I had ulcers in my mouth and the doctor said it was just from the flying and being run down. I never knew the toll it would take on your body.”
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Watching St Ledger against the Impact, he’s solid if unspectacular. He’s sharp and safe and reads the game well. But his steadiness and consistency at club level hasn’t led to an international recall. In fact, since moving to the US, he’s had no contact from anyone involved in the Irish set-up. His last appearance for the side came in a friendly against Poland in 2013.
“It’s not disappointing. He (Martin O’Neill) is focused on getting to the Euros. The lads that are there and who have been part of the squad are worthy of his time. I’m eight hours away on a plane so it’s not easy to keep tabs. I’m sure he’s got people out here. I’m sure Steve Guppy (Ireland coach and chief scout) has contacts.
“All I can do is keep playing well and hopefully word will get back. And if there are injuries in the squad or suspensions and I’m fortunate to get back in, then brilliant.
“That’s just football. It’s the cut-throat reality of it. When you’re needed and wanted, you feel the love. When you’re not, you don’t. And you get on with life. I’m not closing that door. I would like to try and get back in there. But we’ll wait and see what the manager has planned.”
Never say never!
The Saint will be playing in the Championship once the MLS season finishes.
Sean St. Leger on his relationship with Taylor Swift:
"If I’m fortunate to get back in, then brilliant. It’s the cut-throat reality of it. When you’re needed and wanted, you feel the love. When you’re not, you don’t. And you get on with life. I’m not closing that door. I would like to try and get back in there."
Scottish or English? Or is he switching codes to the GAA?Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
😄👍🍀 Brilliant, Taylor's pi**ing herself on her tour bus as we speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
When you say "trying to get back in there".........do you mean literally doc?
There is as much of a chance St Ledger having a relationship with Taylor Swift as that of Dustin the Turkey having a relationship with her.
Indeed, and the whole affair and subsequent split-up inspired a great album
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...k_Together.png
"and the players gonna play, play, play, play, play, play" (unless youre Sean St. Ledger)Quote:
Originally Posted by the doc
Goal line clearance from St Ledger earlier this week: https://twitter.com/mustacheclub/sta...13738253475840
That was fantastic.
He's getting better with every game, just needed games in him after the long time out with injuries.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Regular games and training coupled with some " Taylor" made work outs are bringing him back to his best.
At his best he's better than anything we currently have at CB for Ireland.
But hey don't just take my word for it!
http://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/20...day-vs-crew-sc
starting tonight against new york city, for whom pirlo is on the bench.
david villa has given new york the lead on the stroke of HT.
Not a great outing for Sledge as Orlando were beating 5-3, and he could have done better for at least a couple of the goals. They could have easily got a draw though as Kaka hit the post with a free kick which would have made it 4-4, but New York City scored from the break. Unsurprisingly, Pirlo was different class when he came on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj3TDKgibyo
he missed a half chance from a diving header near the end. only saw about 20 mins but he seemed lively. decent game from what I sawQuote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
^^^^..Very laid back commentary.
Quite clearly at fault for 3 of those goals.
Pirlo looks like a homeless person. He'll fit right in in Queens.