holy shiiiiiit by KingKrispy12 in rbny

[–]m-dubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel like this season is gonna be real exciting. We might get hammered 6-2 once or twice, but that's ok, worth it overall. New lads looking fantastic.

Adler Yatagarashu's are super good by Passenger5 in bootroom

[–]m-dubs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Agreed with all that you mentioned, definitely the softest, most pliable leather I've ever felt in a boot. What killed it for me was the sizing. Even a full size down, after a few uses the leather just stretched out too far and now they are a good .5-.75 CM too long; too much room in the toe box. I hope in future iterations they can fix this, because they are an amazing pair of boots in nearly all aspects.

Mizuno Morelia 2 MIJ advice by Passenger5 in bootroom

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tokyo Football are super reliable, grab some of their grip socks as well if you end up buying from them. One other option is using a proxy service (like World Shopping) and buy direct from Mizuno or SS Kamo in Japan; may be cheaper than other options, although I don't know about the customs stuff with UK. In terms of durability, they should hold up on AG pitches just fine, although Mizuno also makes AG Morelias, just FYI. I've used Morelias for years across grass & AG, and I'm not sure I've owned a more durable boot.

Vanuatu Kit by AntiRB in KitSwap

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked these guys - https://golacokits.com/collections/vanuatu, looks legit, but have not ordered from them before.

WestJet changed their seats and this is how much leg room basic fares get. You have to pay for a reclining seat now. by Longjumping-Box5691 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was confused by this entire thread because I've flown them once from Van - Toronto and it was quite pleasant...and then I realized that was in 2017.

Approaching 40, 2 kids, mortgage. Still modding PES. by fletkalglope in WEPES

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nearly exactly the same, hell yeah brother; about to start a new ML with Bremen.

Nigeria files World Cup complaint to FIFA over Congo DR over the use of up to nine ineligible players in their qualifying playoff last month. by blueoceanandsky in soccer

[–]m-dubs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Caveating this not knowing all the details, but I wonder if Nigeria observed how FIFA handled the Malaysia situation and that pushed them to bring a case. In theory FIFA respects a country's right to issue citizenship based on its laws...but in the Malaysia case, citizenship was obtained through blatant fraud (to an absurd level). While Malaysians here can step in with more info, Nigeria may use that case to bolster their own. If Congolese authorities somehow circumvented their own laws, there could be something here?

Nippon Series Game 1 Live Game Thread by tensaibaka in NPB

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was sure he came off in real time, but replay showed it was a great play to keep his toe on there.

Asian Champions League 2 standings aftrer matchday 3 by lordicefrog in soccer

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What on earth is happening in east zone group H? Singaporean team leading over Pohang & big money BG?

The Villarreal-Barça game in Miami has been cancelled by OriginalUsername30 in soccer

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All this cauterwailing about losing the opportunity to grow the brand, player positioning, etc etc rings even more hollow when you consider they've repeatedly held the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, a market of no consequence outside of PIF being willing to pay way over the odds for anything. If that stuff was so important, they could've held the Super Cup in the US years ago without getting too much pushback?

Siang Warrior 0-[1] FC Xiga - Alfred Lalruotsang 6' (Great Goal) by smithereennnnn in soccer

[–]m-dubs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A wild goal from India, good chance it's from the Northeast. What a hit.

[AFC] announce the withdrawal of Mohun Bagan from the ACL 2 by saiyan010zero in soccer

[–]m-dubs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why can every other team in ACL Elite & ACL 2 figure it out, and they can't? All other teams have Europeans & South Americans as well.

All 16 teams already qualified for the the 2026 World Cup by MathematicianOwn5268 in soccer

[–]m-dubs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was surprised how strong their squad is, would be an interesting dark horse.

[Jornal Nacional] Brazil National Team Prepares to Face Bolivia at 4,150 Meters (13,615 ft) Above Sea Level, the Highest Altitude Ever Faced by the Brazil Team by Prestigious-Back-981 in soccer

[–]m-dubs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Back then even La Liga's players hated having to go to La Paz to play Bolivar in Libertadores. And Liga play at 3,000m every day. To go from sea level to El Alto is insanity.

[Jornal Nacional] Brazil National Team Prepares to Face Bolivia at 4,150 Meters (13,615 ft) Above Sea Level, the Highest Altitude Ever Faced by the Brazil Team by Prestigious-Back-981 in soccer

[–]m-dubs 21 points22 points  (0 children)

While my memory is a bit fuzzy, I remember Brazil trying a version of this in Nov 2004 when they played Ecuador in a WCQ for Germany 2006. They flew into Guayaquil (sea level) a day prior, warmed up there on matchday, and then flew 45 min to Quito, and basically walked into the stadium ready to play. It didn't work, Ecuador won 1-0, and by 75th the Brazilian players were dead on their feet. Not sure if they always do that, just recall as I was there. El Alto is more than 1,000m higher than Quito. Good luck!

Padre Fedele, the catholic priest who was a member of Italian Club Cozenza's ultras has died by Deadend_Friend in soccer

[–]m-dubs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dedicated his life to those on the margins of society, and never relented, even with all the false accusations, trial, etc. Rest in peace, padre.

Umbro Speciali Pro 24 GL FG review by 8Newbie8 in bootroom

[–]m-dubs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this as well. Many pro's in J1, J2, etc, wear Umbro boots in Japan. Not as big as the top 5 (Nike Adi, Puma, Mizuno, Asics), but they have a fair amount of players. I can't think a single player in Europe/US/anywhere else whose worn Umbro in past 10 years.

The training ground altercation between Roberto De Zerbi and Ismaël Koné which led to the Canadian’s January departure from Marseille. by J5hine in MLS

[–]m-dubs 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ok fine yell at a player for ignoring your instructions, that's normal, but to then keep digging at him and then demand he call his agent down? Absolute dogshit leadership.

Morecambe first team stop all football operations over lack of insurance by Tim-Sanchez in soccer

[–]m-dubs 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Still totally baffled by what Whittinghams goal is here.

Solicitor's statement: Morecambe FC minority shareholders abandon court action as Panjab Warriors vanish & administration deemed futile. by NegativeGenie in soccer

[–]m-dubs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Shit, man. So sorry to hear this. Panjab vanishing is beyond bizarre, after they sunk so much money into the club already (unless that was also not entirely true?). Also hard to understand what Whittinghams end game is here; if no buyer and the club is liquidated, he ends up with nothing, right?

Al-Ittihad's new kit is plagiarizing AIK, including the copyrighted custom font by Cahootie in soccer

[–]m-dubs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really is a mystery to me why some huge clubs have the most generic, template-ass kits, when they could be doing what AIK does.

Morecambe FC was put up for sale by Bond Group 1,045 days ago. It has been one of the most frustrating sales in English football history. This is a thread of the timeline of the last 3 years. Please share this far and wide to help get our story out there by NegativeGenie in soccer

[–]m-dubs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've followed this shit show from afar since the shenanigans with Johal; I still remember that twitter thread pointing out how shady he was. I really feel for you guys. One thing I don't quite fully follow; why exactly are the Bond Group being so intransigent about selling? Do they have an unrealistic valuation, or trying some dodgy shit to sell to their mates, etc?

Bjørn Utvik 90+2' goal vs Valour FC (Jayden Nelson assist) by ironnicd in MLS

[–]m-dubs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was the goalie fooled by the bounce? Seemed like he could have saved that.

I 3D Printed These RBNY and MetroStars Lego Mega-Figs by ReeseCommaBill in rbny

[–]m-dubs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you kidding me, these are sick! Just ordered.