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tbp posted:*to the tune of Smoke on the Water* lmao
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It's happening! I'm happy for India, they all look so excited.
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I can't get enough of are Dan
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mr. unhsib posted:This is depressing to me because there is a rich history of club football in India with some awesome narratives and rivalries and it's going to get drowned out next to this gaudy shitpile of a league. I can't wait for goals to be renamed DLF Maximums, saves to be renamed Tata Incredible Stops, and white cheerleaders from Eastern Europe to be flown in. Hooray! What's going to happen to the previous top league?
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Sep 18, 2014 19:17
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This isn't a replacement, the intention is that the local lads taking part benefit from the experience of the whole thing, working with some of the stars of the sport, and then they'll filter down into the national league, I guess helping the national team grow in the long run. I don't really know how it'll work with contracts and things though, I mean these teams are separate from the national league, they're only active for a couple of months each year.
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HJB posted:This isn't a replacement, the intention is that the local lads taking part benefit from the experience of the whole thing, working with some of the stars of the sport, and then they'll filter down into the national league, I guess helping the national team grow in the long run. Don't tension sir.
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Sep 18, 2014 19:24
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HJB posted:This isn't a replacement, the intention is that the local lads taking part benefit from the experience of the whole thing, working with some of the stars of the sport, and then they'll filter down into the national league, I guess helping the national team grow in the long run.
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Sep 18, 2014 19:35
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Del Piero, Pires and Trezeguet? What a league 
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Between David James and Iain Hume I can't imagine not being a *rechecks op* Kerala Blasters supporter
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HJB posted:It'll be interesting to see which way it all goes, so far it seems like they're really striving for Indian development over full-blown gimmickry, but if at half time in the opening game they trot out Janet Jackson I think you can dismiss that idea. Then invest in the I-League! Invest in coaching and youth academies! This seems like the same song and dance that was trotted out when MLS teams were introduced to Canada, end result, the number of pro minutes played by Canadian players is way, way down in favor of foreign imports that can barely compete with the players richer US based teams buy.
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Sep 19, 2014 06:01
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If this is a one off thing, I can't see it being detrimental to the state of pro football in India. People show up for games, potentially get interested in going to the I-League, and the local players will be better off playing against and training with foreign players more of the calibre of Del Piero than Tolgay Ozbey.
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:Between David James and Iain Hume I can't imagine not being a *rechecks op* Kerala Blasters supporter We all hate Kerala scum We all hate Kerala scum We all hate Kerala scum We all hate Kerala scum
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Sep 19, 2014 08:06
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*everybody in the stadium singing at the same time* poo poo on the city! poo poo on the city tonight! poo poo on the city! poo poo on the city tonight! We'll say poo poo on the city! Tonight lads COME ON!!
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Sep 19, 2014 08:20
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Judging by Del Piero's second season in the A League he will be right at home taking massive dumps on the pitch
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Sep 19, 2014 10:02
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mr. unhsib posted:Then invest in the I-League! Invest in coaching and youth academies! I think they're hoping to bring enough money in to do just that. Also, loving lol if this is true: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ow/42889051.cms
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it'd be fitting that el ano would be the marquee signing of any indian team iykwim
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HJB posted:I think they're hoping to bring enough money in to do just that. "Chennai had tried for players like Ronaldinho and Florent Malouda" drat if only they got Florent malouda
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Sep 19, 2014 17:27
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When you walk Through Mumbai Hold your nose Up high And dooon't Tension sir Very good
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advanced statsman posted:We all hate Kerala scum You only Singh when you're winning
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Sep 19, 2014 17:46
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sanskrit and you know you are
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Jermaine Dildoe posted:sanskrit I did an irl lol
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Atlético de Kolkata Atlético de Kolkata Atlético de Kolkata ... Atlético de Kolkata Atlético de Kolkata Atlético de Kolkata
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Sep 19, 2014 20:10
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*to the tune of Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea Chelsea* Chennai Chennai Chennai Chennai
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Sep 19, 2014 22:27
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Gonna be a great season bros
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Sep 19, 2014 23:44
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This seems like the kind of thing that would be right up Robbie Fowler's alley.
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Literally every game will be delayed as the officials fill out various local forms certifying that the ball is not made from cows.
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Sep 19, 2014 23:58
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Del Piero and a badge thats a giant loving boot flying into what I imagine is a malnourished call centre worker's shins? looks like Delhi Dynamos FC are the franchise for me
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Shrapnig posted:1000 Hands up if you love Vishnu!
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tbp posted:When you walk
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I will try to follow this and the team I am going to support/bandwagon will be Mumbai City FC because of ex-Arsenal and more importantly to me ex-Chicago Fire player for one season Freddie Ljungberg.
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Sep 20, 2014 01:31
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I wonder if there are any casual groups setting up shop for this league.
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Saw Michael Chopra about 18 months ago in the casino I was working in. He looked fat and depressed. E: and fat
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OP updated, Chennai's team are now called Chennaiyin FC, in some sort of collaboration with Billy Connolly. Also, confirmation of some big news:
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Well well well, looks like all you Mumbailures and Poonamos will come to regret not supporting the mighty Chennaiyin now.
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Sep 20, 2014 13:58
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This thread is disrespectful and I hope you're all ashamed.
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We get it dude, you're racist
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Some teams get Alessandro del Piero. Some get Elano, who is somehow still only 33. I guess India's inequality is still high.
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vyelkin posted:Some teams get Alessandro del Piero. Some get Elano, who is somehow still only 33. Chennaiyin got Materazzi too!!!!
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Hamas Rodriguez posted:This thread is disrespectful and I hope you're all ashamed.
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