Originally posted by damionhoneganSure thing, my theory also fails when one considers Germany, not a nation known for its poverty. Also it would seem that it is not dependent upon a greater number of available players, otherwise Russia would be dominant and teams like Holland and Portugal would be less than average.
Kaka didn't grow up from a poor background. However, I understand what you're saying.
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Originally posted by scacchipazzoah yes, i'd saw there was very, very few non yankees fans who didn't want the red sox to come back in 2004, i still remember the extra innings games 4 and 5, some of the best sport on tv ever. happened to get to game 3 of the 2007 seris in denver, another sox win. great stuff. haven't been able to watch as much this year as i normally do though which is disapointing.
What can I say? It's a long story. My dad loved the Yankees. I grew up surrounded by Yankees this, Yankees that. Texas had no BB team back then, at least not in Big D. However, I also love the Red Sox and rooted for them in that great and historic comeback of 2004. I'm sure my father, watching from heaven, also rooted for the Red Sox in that one. I coul ...[text shortened]... for Texas when Yankees and Texas played in their one post-season series against one another!
Originally posted by trev33Will the Red Sox ever win the world series again, in our life time.
ah yes, i'd saw there was very, very few non yankees fans who didn't want the red sox to come back in 2004, i still remember the extra innings games 4 and 5, some of the best sport on tv ever. happened to get to game 3 of the 2007 seris in denver, another sox win. great stuff. haven't been able to watch as much this year as i normally do though which is disapointing.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieActually, there are lots of foreigners in Russia's Premier League. They're debating stronger restrictions on foreign players as Russia's own young talents don't have enough play time to develop. It's similar to EPL.
Sure thing, my theory also fails when one considers Germany, not a nation known for its poverty. Also it would seem that it is not dependent upon a greater number of available players, otherwise Russia would be dominant and teams like Holland and Portugal would be less than average.
Originally posted by infomastthe theory is in tatters, strewn across the forum floor like a Margaret Thatcher toilet roll at parkhead. 😞
Actually, there are lots of foreigners in Russia's Premier League. They're debating stronger restrictions on foreign players as Russia's own young talents don't have enough play time to develop. It's similar to EPL.
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Originally posted by infomastForeigners are the scapegoats for everything. Crime, unemployment and the poor footballing performance of national teams. 😵
Actually, there are lots of foreigners in Russia's Premier League. They're debating stronger restrictions on foreign players as Russia's own young talents don't have enough play time to develop. It's similar to EPL.
Russia JUST TWO YEARS AGO ago was doing great and going to a semi-final in the European Championship. It's ridiculous to blame its recent failure on some structural problem.
