Ghoat

Fado's downtown/ Buckhead is the Everton pub isn't it?

http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/gabbiadini-gives-ok-move-everton/

Maybe?

No idea if he will fit. However, as mentioned above, just because you aren't in the IX, doesn't mean you aren't high quality. It usually does, but sometimes it's formation, system or manager style, not talent or skill and a change of scenry proves that.

Joe Hart texted me that last night

Is there a place where English is the primary language and they drive on the right side of the road? If so, there. Failing that likely England or Down Under. Language, culture, etc that is most similar to the US. If it's for retirement, I'll take Belize

Stek is looking like a great pickup, but still need a 3rd, back 4 looks solid with some depth. I think Besic's injury keeps McCarthy on the roster. But another CM/CDM, would make me feel better. And even tho Kone is showing signs of life, I hope we find another striker and another CM/attacking mid.

My daughter lives in Hoover Alabama, a little north of you in Montgomery. We travel to 'bama all the time.

 

Where do you usually go to watch Saturday games, or do you watch from home?

Usually at home, no bars are open here before noon Saturday/Sunday during the season. Good People Brewing is the home bar for the Birmingham American Outlaws chapter, I have watched a couple USW/MNT matches there when in the area, but I am unsure if they have an "EPL" bar so to speak. Montgomery does not, but Birmingham has 5x the population. Rojo on Highland Avenue I think shows EPL games live, but I'm not sure there really is a Fado's Pub kind of place like Atlanta has

I agree, young lad who is a left center back, or left back, who was played as a left wing back and did ok. Having watched his first game for West Brom his attacking play has improved, his forward runs had purpose and his passing and crossing were good. When he comes back he will be a quality left back / center back for us.

West Brom-Middlesbrough was a painful watch. If not to watch Galloway, who looked good on both ends, and to see if Guzan was getting back to form...I'd not have got up at 730am.

It's nice to debate which starter to start at right back, instead of wondering who can fill in or play out of position to cover it....

Welcome!

 

The part about the FIFA "education" was very interesting -- I learned my 101s from FIFA 06!

Well you're in Mississippi (I'm from Meridian) so you understand, there is nowhere to just "pick it up"!

My youngest is a Chelsea fan, ugg. We drove 7 hours for her birthday to see Chelsea play PSG last summer. She wanted a shirt, I told her you're getting a fn scarf, and you're going to like it!

Nice intro Ghoat, glad you got the window open finally.

Thanks for the assist!

From the soccer "hotbed" of Montgomery, Alabama, which I *think* has 3 other Everton fans.....

Played from early years, both daughters have played since they were 5 (one just went off to college), have been a ref for 14 years (up to U-19) but for some reason never really enjoyed on TV, or cared for EPL until until 3-4 years ago. Maybe just lack of TV coverage in US.

Boring intro on why I became an Evertonian -

Started following Everton in 2013, Martinez's first season, so I am a bit of a newbie compared to y'all. I got into FIFA 13 or 14 don't remember, and eventually began trying to find a team I liked. That's became Everton for several reason - none of which involved Tim Howard. I liked the colors, I liked the "blue collar" culture, not a flashy team that bought success, not a bandwagon team that most Americans latch on to etc...And the more I learned and watched, the more hooked I became. Have hardly missed a game in last 2+ years. My Saturday/Sunday morning routine is now "Eggs and Everton" - up to watch kickoff (usually with a hangover) at 9am, 6am or 1130am if I am lucky!

I'll say this, which may amuse some - don't underestimate the educational value of FIFA. I know the game, tactics, officiating etc....but for a 'Merican, the "business side" of professional football is like nothing we understand from US professional or collegiate sports. It's not just for learning the players, leagues etc...but transfer fees, aggregate scores, relegation, qualification for Europa/Champion, promotion, multiple Cups, away goals, replays...OMG WTF??? But once that's all understood...hooked for life!

Oh, and damn Barkley for changing to 8, now I'm going to have to order new gear...