re: NBC Sports Network question

Man United
Chelsea
Man City
Arsenal

are the big time clubs right now. Man U is the most polarizing. Liverpool was the greatest team in England but they've been kind of shitty lately, getting better every year though.

There's no team that brings up the rear every year because they get relegated if they finish bottom 3.

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I just never get get to that point of waking up at 5am for a game.

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Games start at 6:45 so not sure why you are waking up at 5.

Also, it's the future, and DVR and shite..

Arsenal Football Club.


Go Gunners.

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Arsenal Football Club.


Go Gunners.

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The LA/Dallas game this past Sunday was one of the most exciting games I've seen in any sport.

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I used to think soccer is gay and/or not a sport as of about 3-4 years ago. It has probably become my favorite sport right now next to college football. Still have a lot to learn but that is part of the fun for me. I would certainly much rather watch the PL than the NBA. I hope people of the MSB demographic give it a chance since NBC is expanding coverage so much... they won't be disappointed

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I find it ironic that some of the people on this board bash soccer but I see threads about golf. Golf if probably the least athletic of the popular sports. I never really thought soccer was a sissy sport or anything but it took me a little while to get into it because I didn't understand it that much. Honestly, the FIFA games is what really got me into it.

No, homo, you are not.

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Since I don't know about the epl, tell me about the teams so I can pick a team to root for.

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Not mine but here is a great summary of the EPL:

I strongly recommend if you want to give this a go that you select your favorite team. But one word of caution. There are 3 groups in the English top division. Group 1 has 4 teams: Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal. This group has nearly all of their games televised. They also win nearly every trophy of substance. They also buy nearly every player of substance. If you want a team that you will enjoy following, Group 1 is for you.

Group 2 includes middle of the road clubs: Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Bolton, Blackburn, Charlton, Everton, Fulham, Tottenham, and Middlesbrough. These clubs will get you more respect from the English guy if you pick them, but only some of their games are televised, and they have virtually no chance of winning the league or the FA Cup (I’ll explain later). When they get good players, they will ultimately lose them to the big clubs (Wayne Rooney from Everton to Manchester United is one example) and while they always stay in the top division, they will frustrate you more often than not.

And, finally Group 3. This group has Reading, Wigan, Sheffield, Watford, Portsmouth, and West Ham (who might need to be in group 2). These are teams you should not make your favorites unless you enjoy the Rangers and you want your soccer team to remind you of them. They will try real hard, but they have no chance. Their only goal all season long will be to avoid relegation. That means they are trying to finish at least 17th out of 20 so they can remain in the top division. And it will take every ounce of strength to do that. There are a number of other teams that also belong in this group, but since those other teams are in the Coca-Cola Championship right now (division two), they will not even be mentioned in this space. Avoid these teams at all cost.

Again, I strongly recommend you select a team, and get to know the players and rivals, and so forth, otherwise the enormity of World Football will swallow you up. Focus on your team and their situation and I assure you will enjoy this.