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6/6/2006 10:32:33 PM

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"time warner isn't on the espn360 thing, any other options out there for free internet viewing of games?"

you're going to have to get programs called SOPcast, pplive, ppstream and TVants. They are all from china/serbia etc and god knows what they put on your computer. I use them sometimes for EPL games but if the server is full or they decide to show gameshows instead then you are out of luck.

Essentially, it works brilliantly when it works but it is frustrating when it doesn't.

To get the streams from bbc5 radio and all of the orgasmic commentary by Martin Tyler with it, you'll have to go to a website that makes it look like you're logging into a UK proxy server. I've done it once or twice but thats because a nerd friend of mine set it up for me and i have no idea how to do it. BBC wont stream games to anywhere outside the UK.

Or, you can get TiVo and stay away from TV/online news until you get home...then...6 hours of footbally

6/7/2006 8:53:03 AM

I remember in World Cup 2002, ABC rebroadcasted some of the games later that night, at like 9 or 10. That might have just been because the games were originally broadcasted at like 2am though.

6/7/2006 9:22:47 AM

I'm really glad I get to watch from here in Ireland. At this one bar here in Gallway, if you guess the time and team of the first goal of any game, you get a free pitcher of beer.

oh yeah, and its all about Australia over here, tho they've got a tough draw w/ Brazil and Japan. I did buy a pretty badass old Hibernian goalie jersey for 5 euros (like 6-7 bucks american) in a thrift store today

[Edited on June 7, 2006 at 12:45 PM. Reason : .]

6/7/2006 12:43:19 PM

OMF HIBS VS. HEARTS

6/7/2006 12:52:34 PM

^^the exact time out of 90min and you only get a free pitcher of beer? what's that happened, like never or something

6/7/2006 1:02:07 PM

uhh i think the best option is get a dvr from time warner

6/7/2006 1:25:00 PM

their are quite a few players that are ruled out or doubtful for the opening games.. Nesta for Italy, Ballack for Germany.. few more that I forget it was on some world cup channel at El Rodeo.. anyone know where this stuff is posted at?

6/7/2006 2:56:51 PM

I havent read through this entire thread to see if it has been addressed but does anyone know if the IMAX theatre will be showing the final this year? I had a blast watching the 02 final at IMAX and would imagine that this year would be more fun since it wont be at the crack of dawn.

6/7/2006 3:30:03 PM

Anyone know where I can get an England jersey locally?

6/7/2006 7:22:18 PM

Premier Soccer as crossroads has jerseys from a bunch of different countries, they defiently have England jerseys

6/7/2006 7:27:57 PM

^thanks

6/7/2006 7:28:43 PM

no problem, its right next to Toys-R-Us and Party City if you dont know where it is, they have some awesome deals

6/7/2006 7:31:20 PM

dang i have ballack and nesta starting....ballack says he playing friday, whats wrong with nesta?

6/7/2006 8:38:27 PM

not really sure. it just said Ballack was doubtful and not sure if Nesta was doubtful or out. Im sure its online somewhere just havnt found it yet

6/7/2006 8:59:11 PM

Cisse is out for France.. big loss even though Im not sure if he was starting or not with them having Henry and Trezeguet(spelling?)

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=370327&cc=5901

[Edited on June 7, 2006 at 9:01 PM. Reason : link]

6/7/2006 9:01:21 PM

trezeguet and henry have never played well together..hed be a good sub if T and H werent playing well like normal


but im excited that it looks like rooney is back for england, im not really pulling for england, but rooney is just fun to watch

6/7/2006 11:29:04 PM

Cisse was supposed to start up front with Henry.



and Rooney being back made me spooge my pants


seriously


all the other countries can kiss their asses goodbye


NO WORLD CUP FOR YOU

6/7/2006 11:33:12 PM

i know they were saying he was going to be back more than likely but i wonder if he'll be able to get back on the field in good enough shape for it to make a difference. My guess is England will need to get out of the first phase and then he'll be able to give them a tremendous help

6/7/2006 11:44:07 PM

anyone know when our final "warm-up" match is in Germany?

6/7/2006 11:49:06 PM

only suggestion i have is check online... it starts on friday chief

6/7/2006 11:52:22 PM

i think the final day of friendlies may have been today

^^^^italy will win it all...guaranteed

[Edited on June 8, 2006 at 12:14 AM. Reason : .]

6/8/2006 12:14:01 AM

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WELCOME TO FANTASY LAND


POPULATION: YOU

6/8/2006 12:18:55 AM

haha we shall see my friend

6/8/2006 12:22:49 AM

how about you guys tell us which four teams could possibly be in the semifinals.

I say England, Argentina, Italy, Brazil

p.s. possible USA appearance in the semis

6/8/2006 12:39:24 AM

Italy?????? Are you serious?????

6/8/2006 12:41:24 AM

USA?

6/8/2006 1:01:02 AM

England/Germany or Brazil/Argentina

6/8/2006 1:26:00 AM

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"anyone know when our final "warm-up" match is in Germany?"

it was played monday night against angola and we won 1-0

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=370180&root=worldcup&cc=5901

6/8/2006 1:49:53 AM

im so ready for this to start

6/8/2006 2:34:03 AM

could y'all post some usa soccer avatars. i can't find any cool ones to use on the boards. thanks.

6/8/2006 2:38:51 AM

I CAN'T WAIT BABY

6/8/2006 2:41:11 AM

France, Brazil, Argentina, and England in the semis

6/8/2006 3:08:48 AM

Brazil, England, Argentina, France

that crazy English commentator(forgot his name) picked Italy to win it all yesterday on PTI

[Edited on June 8, 2006 at 6:40 AM. Reason : a]

6/8/2006 6:39:30 AM

theres gonna be a suprise team in the semis so you are all wrong

6/8/2006 9:55:09 AM

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"that crazy English commentator"

Tommy smyth

I think he is Irish.

6/8/2006 10:14:57 AM

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"Italy?????? Are you serious?????"

Toni, Gilardino, Zambrotta, Nesta, Buffon, Inzaghi...be prepared for the Italians to play more attacking this WC. I think they go W-W-D and top the group.

6/8/2006 10:17:31 AM

If Totti is completely back from his injury then they will be dangerous.. you can never count out the Italians

I cant wait for the first game tom.

6/8/2006 10:32:50 AM

Baros and Nedved miss training the past days. I wouldnt mind seeing them not play on the 12th but both are most likely to play.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=370382&cc=5901

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=370301&cc=5901

6/8/2006 11:09:29 AM

Looking ahead past the group stages: Brazil is going to have to face one of Italy, the Czechs, or the USA (sorry Ghana). That and the potential Germany-England matchup will be awesome.

6/8/2006 11:31:05 AM

i saw on sky sports news that baros isnt playing the 1st game, he's out is what they said. but things can change when everything is on the line...

6/8/2006 12:06:56 PM

The Argentina vs. Portugal/Netherlands game will be great.

6/8/2006 12:11:04 PM

http://www.sportsline.com/worldcup/story/9482434

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"In 2002, the total television audience for the tourney was something like 29 billion"

[Edited on June 8, 2006 at 12:13 PM. Reason : ]

6/8/2006 12:12:44 PM

Totti has been pretty much a face for Italy but has never played incredibly well. Like owen and rooney, he's been fighting fitness and hasn't played much in a long time. I dont suspect he'll displace gilardino, toni or Inzaghi

6/8/2006 12:43:22 PM

fyi

http://tradesports.com/aav2/trading/tradingHTML.jsp?evID=42272&eventSelect=42272&updateList=true&showExpired=false

6/8/2006 1:16:51 PM

reminder: usa v. portugal starting on espn classic

6/8/2006 2:05:32 PM

goalllll john o'brien...haha, watch out for agoos and the own goal...

6/8/2006 2:11:03 PM

Whats Sanneh doing.. did he retire or something? Im gonna miss Cobi on this years team

nevermind.. i wasnt thinking about Sanneh.. the other defender who looked real old that we had on last years WC team. cant remember his name

[Edited on June 8, 2006 at 2:27 PM. Reason : not Sanneh]

6/8/2006 2:17:38 PM

so i know i could just google this, but......is the usa's first game on monday?

6/8/2006 2:30:42 PM

Monday, June 12, 2006
TIME HOME AWAY MATCH VENUE
Jun 12 12:00 ET United States v Czech Republic Match 10 Gelsenkirchen
Jun 12 15:00 ET Italy v Ghana Match 9 Hanover
Jun 12 09:00 ET Australia v Japan Match 12 Kaiserslautern

and its on ESPN2 i believe

[Edited on June 8, 2006 at 2:34 PM. Reason : a]

6/8/2006 2:34:05 PM