Comments for languagecaster.com - english through soccer http://languagecaster.com Welcome EFL ESL students and teachers to languagecaster's English learning through soccer. Every week a new FULL football podcast and a LEARNERS\' podcast. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:47:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Blues for Allah by grell http://languagecaster.com/2008/09/02/blues-for-allah/#comment-253054 grell Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:08:12 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1311#comment-253054 More money than you can sheik a stick at! Let's hope the Abu Dahbi move stirs Dubhai into action at Liverpool! More money than you can sheik a stick at! Let’s hope the Abu Dahbi move stirs Dubhai into action at Liverpool!

]]> Comment on Blues for Allah by ed http://languagecaster.com/2008/09/02/blues-for-allah/#comment-253051 ed Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:57:48 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1311#comment-253051 Hi City Slicker. The Guardian has a story on the possibilities for the January window: "City's new billionaire owners are planning a world-record £135m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer window before turning their sights to, among others, Fernando Torres and Cesc Fábregas." The world really has gone mad. Hi City Slicker.

The Guardian has a story on the possibilities for the January window:

“City’s new billionaire owners are planning a world-record £135m bid for Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer window before turning their sights to, among others, Fernando Torres and Cesc Fábregas.”

The world really has gone mad.

]]> Comment on Derby to bounce back? by Ed http://languagecaster.com/2008/08/04/derby-to-bounce-back/#comment-245061 Ed Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:43:17 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1259#comment-245061 Looking forward to Derby's visit to Bloomfield Road (Blackpool). From what I've seen so far I think Birmingham may be the team to beat in the Chanpionship. Looking forward to Derby’s visit to Bloomfield Road (Blackpool). From what I’ve seen so far I think Birmingham may be the team to beat in the Chanpionship.

]]> Comment on Derby to bounce back? by Hans http://languagecaster.com/2008/08/04/derby-to-bounce-back/#comment-236839 Hans Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:43:10 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1259#comment-236839 More painful to watch than last season! More painful to watch than last season!

]]> Comment on Derby to bounce back? by grell http://languagecaster.com/2008/08/04/derby-to-bounce-back/#comment-235565 grell Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:32:26 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1259#comment-235565 Doncaster! Doncaster!

]]> Comment on Boring? by Alex http://languagecaster.com/2008/07/25/boring/#comment-220713 Alex Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:52:37 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1254#comment-220713 It is not a top 4 but rather a top 2. Coming 3rd or 4th on a regular basis does not make a side a top team. It is not a top 4 but rather a top 2. Coming 3rd or 4th on a regular basis does not make a side a top team.

]]> Comment on FAQ by Michael Guevara http://languagecaster.com/how-to/faq/#comment-216399 Michael Guevara Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:15:07 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?page_id=758#comment-216399 Great site, nice thank you! Great site, nice

thank you!

]]> Comment on Summer Podcast 7 - Euro 2008 Final by Kucho http://languagecaster.com/2008/07/11/summer-podcast-7-euro-2008-final/#comment-205665 Kucho Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:14:19 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1246#comment-205665 Best player=Xavi; Top scorer=Villa; Best Keeper=Casillas; Best Kit; Best Team=Spain! Best player=Xavi; Top scorer=Villa; Best Keeper=Casillas; Best Kit; Best Team=Spain!

]]> Comment on The good, the bad and the ugly - summer podcast 3 by Ed http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/13/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-summer-podcast-3/#comment-180457 Ed Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:01:08 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1224#comment-180457 The Times - June 16, 2008 "David Villa... has indicated that Liverpool would be his preferred destination this summer if ... £25 million or so that would be needed to prise him from Valencia." ... in mouthwatering anticipation of prising the title out of Old Trafford. The Times - June 16, 2008

“David Villa… has indicated that Liverpool would be his preferred destination this summer if … £25 million or so that would be needed to prise him from Valencia.”

… in mouthwatering anticipation of prising the title out of Old Trafford.

]]> Comment on English for Football Phrases by Tuannguyen http://languagecaster.com/football-language-resources/football-phrases/#comment-180049 Tuannguyen Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:38:53 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?page_id=641#comment-180049 this site is really interesting and useful to me. i'm keen on football and this has helped me a great deal in understanding football commentators . thanks a lot. I hope the site'll offer more useful things this site is really interesting and useful to me. i’m keen on football and this has helped me a great deal in understanding football commentators . thanks a lot.
I hope the site’ll offer more useful things

]]> Comment on Asian World Cup Qualifier: Oman 1-1 Japan by grell http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/11/asian-world-cup-qualifier-oman-1-1-japan/#comment-172528 grell Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:35:38 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1221#comment-172528 I think Japan are safe for this round, but Okada needs to make a more confident team if they are to go all the way. damian, I wonder if you're going to see the game and report for languagecaster? I think Japan are safe for this round, but Okada needs to make a more confident team if they are to go all the way.

damian, I wonder if you’re going to see the game and report for languagecaster?

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Jun http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-172310 Jun Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:35:29 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-172310 Winner: Italy (they will be back!) Dark Horse: Croatia Player of Tournament: Luca Toni Flop: France Winner: Italy (they will be back!)
Dark Horse: Croatia
Player of Tournament: Luca Toni
Flop: France

]]> Comment on Asian World Cup Qualifier: Oman 1-1 Japan by Jun http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/11/asian-world-cup-qualifier-oman-1-1-japan/#comment-172309 Jun Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:33:55 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1221#comment-172309 Japan might have truble qualifying for South Africa with Okada. He should resign. Japan might have truble qualifying for South Africa with Okada. He should resign.

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Zé Miguel http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-171281 Zé Miguel Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:31:52 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-171281 Winner: Portugal (we are playing at “home” – the support from the fans has been amazing, and it is time to win a competition) Dark Horse: Turkey Player of the tournament: Cristiano Ronaldo (this is his year – and the guy is quite ambitious) Flop: Italy Winner: Portugal (we are playing at “home” – the support from the fans has been amazing, and it is time to win a competition)

Dark Horse: Turkey

Player of the tournament: Cristiano Ronaldo (this is his year – and the guy is quite ambitious)

Flop: Italy

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Kohei http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-170944 Kohei Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:45:15 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-170944 Winner: Germany(3 times champion,ever) Dark Horse: Russia(Hidink magic) Player of the tournament: C.Ronald(Nobody can touch him.) Flop:France(the group of death) Do the best for every game!! Winner: Germany(3 times champion,ever)
Dark Horse: Russia(Hidink magic)
Player of the tournament: C.Ronald(Nobody can touch him.)
Flop:France(the group of death)

Do the best for every game!!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by damianf http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-170760 damianf Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:16:29 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-170760 Hey thanks to everyone for posting. Some really interesting choices, some clearly mad ones and others simply jumping on the bandwagon!! Maria: I agree. Portugal play to the strengths of the players they have not sticking to a rigid formation. Javier: Great win for Spain last night against Russia (Spain light?). There will be sterner tests ahead. Can they do it? Hmm, they might. Paul M: Humble apologies for my attack on your choice of Podolski as player of the tournament before the Poland game. Kudos indeed! Hey
thanks to everyone for posting. Some really interesting choices, some clearly mad ones and others simply jumping on the bandwagon!!

Maria: I agree. Portugal play to the strengths of the players they have not sticking to a rigid formation.

Javier: Great win for Spain last night against Russia (Spain light?). There will be sterner tests ahead. Can they do it? Hmm, they might.

Paul M: Humble apologies for my attack on your choice of Podolski as player of the tournament before the Poland game. Kudos indeed!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Ted http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-170307 Ted Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:47:59 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-170307 Winner: Germany Dark Horse: Romania Player of the tournament: Klose Flop:Engl....oh wait, France Winner: Germany
Dark Horse: Romania
Player of the tournament: Klose
Flop:Engl….oh wait, France

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Javier http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-170302 Javier Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:42:59 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-170302 Well, perhaps, after watching Villa´s three goals on tv, we could say that this time, yes, we can! Well, perhaps, after watching Villa´s three goals on tv, we could say that this time, yes, we can!

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Ayako http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-170265 Ayako Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:01:23 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-170265 Winner:Czech Republic Dark Horse:Croatia Player of the tournament: DE ZEEUW Flop: Turkey Winner:Czech Republic
Dark Horse:Croatia
Player of the tournament: DE ZEEUW
Flop: Turkey

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Ivanhoe http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-169517 Ivanhoe Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:15:28 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-169517 Winner: Netherlands Dark Horse: Portugal Player of the tournament: Van der Vaart Flop:France Winner: Netherlands
Dark Horse: Portugal
Player of the tournament: Van der Vaart
Flop:France

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Hugh http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-168508 Hugh Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:26:07 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-168508 Winner: Germany Dark Horse: Holland Player of the tournament: Podolski Flop: Italy Winner: Germany
Dark Horse: Holland
Player of the tournament: Podolski
Flop: Italy

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Akis http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-167189 Akis Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:24:02 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-167189 Winner: Portugal Dark Horse: Romania Player of the tournament: Ronaldo Flop: France Winner: Portugal
Dark Horse: Romania
Player of the tournament: Ronaldo
Flop: France

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Maria http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166721 Maria Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:38:37 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166721 Winner: Portugal Dark Horse: Romania Flop: Spain POT: Ronaldodcast Why do people keep slagging off Portugal for not having a CF? How little they know of tactics! Nuno Gomes is not a CF that scores goals (though he does) he makes space, works hard against DFs and is super intelligent allowing players in deeper positions with speed and craft to take advantage (Ronaldo, Simao, Quaresma). The thing is that's how Man Utd have played over the past two seasons - 'Can't win a title without a CF'. Good teams obviously have good players but great teams know how to get the best from their good players. Winner: Portugal
Dark Horse: Romania
Flop: Spain
POT: Ronaldodcast

Why do people keep slagging off Portugal for not having a CF? How little they know of tactics! Nuno Gomes is not a CF that scores goals (though he does) he makes space, works hard against DFs and is super intelligent allowing players in deeper positions with speed and craft to take advantage (Ronaldo, Simao, Quaresma). The thing is that’s how Man Utd have played over the past two seasons - ‘Can’t win a title without a CF’. Good teams obviously have good players but great teams know how to get the best from their good players.

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Franz http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166720 Franz Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:32:19 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166720 Winner: Germany Dark Horse: Greece Player of the tournament: Ballack Flop: Spain Winner: Germany
Dark Horse: Greece
Player of the tournament: Ballack
Flop: Spain

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Pim http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166698 Pim Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:53:02 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166698 Winner: France Dark Horse: Holland POT: Benzema Flop: Portugal Winner: France
Dark Horse: Holland
POT: Benzema
Flop: Portugal

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Javier http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166693 Javier Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:30:56 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166693 Winner: Portugal Dark Horse: Italy Flop: Spain POT:C. Ronaldo Winner: Portugal
Dark Horse: Italy
Flop: Spain
POT:C. Ronaldo

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Paul M http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166570 Paul M Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:10:06 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166570 Winner : Croatia Dark Horse : France ( really ) POT : Podolski Flop : Germany Winner : Croatia
Dark Horse : France ( really )
POT : Podolski
Flop : Germany

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Kucho http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-166556 Kucho Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:51:47 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-166556 Winner: Spain Dark Horse: Poland Player of the tournament: Casillas Flop: Italy Winner: Spain
Dark Horse: Poland
Player of the tournament: Casillas
Flop: Italy

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Fergus http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165533 Fergus Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:10:47 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165533 Winner: Spain Dark Horse: Player of the tournament: Torres Flop: France Winner: Spain
Dark Horse:
Player of the tournament: Torres
Flop: France

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Tim http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165526 Tim Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:04:37 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165526 Winner: (almost a home nation) Germany Dark Horse: (almost pitch black) Turkey Player of the tournament: Torres Flop: Holland Winner: (almost a home nation) Germany
Dark Horse: (almost pitch black) Turkey
Player of the tournament: Torres
Flop: Holland

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Ben http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165488 Ben Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:21:51 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165488 Winner: France Dark Horse: Russia Player of Tournament: Benzema Flop: Italy Winner: France
Dark Horse: Russia
Player of Tournament: Benzema
Flop: Italy

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by George http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165472 George Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:56:21 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165472 Winner: Germany Dark Horse: Croatia Player of the tournament: Torres Flop: Spain Winner: Germany
Dark Horse: Croatia
Player of the tournament: Torres
Flop: Spain

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by siobhan http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165113 siobhan Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:56:43 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165113 Winner: Italy Dark Horse: Croatia Player of the tournament: Ronaldo Flop: Germany Winner: Italy
Dark Horse: Croatia
Player of the tournament: Ronaldo
Flop: Germany

]]> Comment on Euro 2008 Predictions by Sean111 http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/euro-2008-predictions/#comment-165104 Sean111 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:38:53 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1214#comment-165104 Winner: Spain Dark Horse: Czech Republic Player of Tournament: Torres Flop: Ronaldo Winner: Spain
Dark Horse: Czech Republic
Player of Tournament: Torres
Flop: Ronaldo

]]> Comment on Summer Podcast 1 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly by azzzzurrrri http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/summer-podcast-1-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/#comment-164942 azzzzurrrri Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:58:34 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1208#comment-164942 Mancini for Chelsea? Mancini for Chelsea?

]]> Comment on 2008 Summer Podcast 1: European Championship Preview by Noi http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/07/2008-summer-podcast-1-european-championship-preview/#comment-164770 Noi Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:10:17 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1211#comment-164770 Dark Horse: Switzerland Winner: Italy Flop: Spain Player of the tournament: Ronaldo Dark Horse: Switzerland
Winner: Italy
Flop: Spain
Player of the tournament: Ronaldo

]]> Comment on Predictions: Summer Podcast 1 by Paolo http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/06/predictions-summer-podcast-1/#comment-164157 Paolo Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:43:36 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1207#comment-164157 Switzerland to win 2-0 and to be first in group! Switzerland to win 2-0 and to be first in group!

]]> Comment on Asian World Cup Qualifier: Thailand 2-3 Bahrain by damianf http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/05/asian-world-cup-qualifier-thailand-2-3-bahrain/#comment-162634 damianf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:13:21 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1202#comment-162634 Good point. One reason is the lack of finance involved in the game down here - just look at how teams in the Gulf are faring in comparison - but the domestic leagues also need to be much better organised before any of the SE Asian teams really compete in the region. Good point. One reason is the lack of finance involved in the game down here - just look at how teams in the Gulf are faring in comparison - but the domestic leagues also need to be much better organised before any of the SE Asian teams really compete in the region.

]]> Comment on Asian World Cup Qualifier: Thailand 2-3 Bahrain by FxB http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/05/asian-world-cup-qualifier-thailand-2-3-bahrain/#comment-162562 FxB Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:05:29 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1202#comment-162562 I have always been intrigued by southeast Asian football, i.e., in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. It's a shame that the fan fervor in those countries hasn't translated into success on the pitch for the national teams. I have always been intrigued by southeast Asian football, i.e., in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

It’s a shame that the fan fervor in those countries hasn’t translated into success on the pitch for the national teams.

]]> Comment on Asian World Cup Qualifier: Japan 3-0 Oman by damianf http://languagecaster.com/2008/06/05/japan-3-0-oman/#comment-162438 damianf Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:47:56 +0000 http://languagecaster.com/?p=1200#comment-162438 Does this mean Okada's job is now safe? Or is Osim getting all the credit? Does this mean Okada’s job is now safe? Or is Osim getting all the credit?

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