Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 501 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 4:11 pm: | |
Since the beginning of the planet's largest sports spectacle is just about 3 weeks away, I was wondering what local watering holes are the prime locations for the viewing, where lots of global football fans will congregate. I realize that ESPN claims they will be showing all 64 matches on one or more of their cable networks, so it's not as tricky finding a place w/ satellite, but global soccer is best enjoyed with a crowd and a pint, not on your own sofa. I would imagine places with a more European heritage, like the Cadieux Cafe (or until recently, Jacoby's), are likely to have a fairly good crowd with folks that are into the games. Anyone know of any other good spots to catch the action? Even though the Canadians didn't make the cut, how a-boot places in Windsor for some real international appeal? |
Scardetroit Member Username: Scardetroit
Post Number: 57 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 63.236.225.250
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 4:31 pm: | |
I watched the Champions League Final at Currents. I was one of 3, but they still put the game on for us with sound. I here good things about the Spectadium in Troy for soccer games, but that's not exactly downtown. I'm sure they would put it on at Karras Bros. if you asked them to (assuming the Pistons aren't playing). |
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies
Post Number: 1826 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.105
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 4:35 pm: | |
With the time change it should be easy to find a bar that will put the games on for you. I'm guessing you'd have most of the usual downtown places to yourself. |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 502 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 4:40 pm: | |
True enough, most of the matches are early, but there are a few that begin at 3pm, which would be perfect for ditching work and starting happy hour early, not to mention the weekend games. |
The_rock Member Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1253 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 8:15 pm: | |
According to Time magazine, all eyes will be focused on what brand of shoes will be worn by the players--Addidas or Nike. Big $$ is in the outcome. |
Miss_cleo Member Username: Miss_cleo
Post Number: 202 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.47.85.139
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 8:24 pm: | |
*yawn* |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 5548 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.92.101.148
| Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 9:20 pm: | |
Even though us Cauncks didn't make it (our soccer team sucks) the best bet for Windsor would be the Scottish Club on Tecumseh Rd @ Hall. I'm sure that there are others too... Go Lions! |
Gistok Member Username: Gistok
Post Number: 2124 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.72.230
| Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 1:34 am: | |
I don't watch soccer games on TV. Last one I saw was while visiting relatives in Germany in the 1980's. I believe it was the Brits against the Italians in Belgium (was that the World Cup?). And the next thing I knew, British hooligans caused people to panic and stampede... and 34 people died when a wall collapsed. I decided to watch less violent sports, so I stick with Hockey! |
The_aram Member Username: The_aram
Post Number: 4887 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8
| Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:31 am: | |
I read an article about how Polish soccer hooligans want to have organized fist fights at this year's World Cup instead of random free-for-alls. Personally, I think that's fucking awesome. I like a well-organized, forethinking soccer hooligan. |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 10093 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236
| Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:54 am: | |
The Wings are out, so I won't be following who wins "the cup" this year. |
Treelock Member Username: Treelock
Post Number: 121 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 24.192.27.161
| Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 12:19 pm: | |
Gotta be some watering holes in Mexican Town showing games, though I'm not familiar with many bars down there. Or what about the Gaelic League in Corktown? Bally Cork? Shelley's has a lot of TVs, they might be a good bet. Cadieux Cafe is probably a safe bet — the Dutch are expected to be very tough this year. Town Pump could also be a good place, what with the draught beer selection and what not. I for one am pumped up for the World Cup. One huge consolation of moving from the D to Ferndale a year ago was the availability of WOW cable, which offers Fox Soccer Channel. That's been a godsend. |
Cafe Member Username: Cafe
Post Number: 1256 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.70.117
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 11:07 am: | |
HMmm. World Cup. Yes, I think there is a bit of a stir here. The beer gardens should be fun with all the soccer crazies. |
Miss_cleo Member Username: Miss_cleo
Post Number: 207 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.47.85.139
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 12:48 pm: | |
The Wings are out, so I won't be following who wins "the cup" this year. aw, a true hockey fan watches to the last, I mean, ya watch the super bowl without the Lions dontcha? |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 2628 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.167.58.162
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 1:06 pm: | |
"According to Time magazine, all eyes will be focused on what brand of shoes will be worn by the players--Addidas or Nike. Big $$ is in the outcome." Ha ha. Acutally, for Rock and the Pointes, the real focus of interest will be whether or not the players wear socks. If the Tigers keep playing well, I doubt it the Cup will catch on here -- unless USA makes final four. |
Aiw
Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 5553 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.228.195.166
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 4:42 pm: | |
quote:unless USA makes final four.
That's like saying the Lions will win the Superbowl. The USA will be lucky if they even advance past the group stage. |
Tigers2005 Member Username: Tigers2005
Post Number: 96 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.61.252.136
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 4:44 pm: | |
This sporting event should bring tens of viewers to ESPN |
Miss_cleo Member Username: Miss_cleo
Post Number: 208 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.47.85.139
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2006 - 7:17 pm: | |
LOL! |
Lt_tom Member Username: Lt_tom
Post Number: 95 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.0.106.240
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 6:31 am: | |
The US has to win their group...if they come in second, then they will meet Brasil in the round of 16. |
Lt_tom Member Username: Lt_tom
Post Number: 96 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.0.106.240
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 6:58 am: | |
MLS is expanding to Toronto for '07. Anything new on Detroit's bid? |
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette
Post Number: 742 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.60.177.56
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 10:00 am: | |
You have to watch the World Cup on Univision. They have a mad announcer who yells in Spanish non-stop (even if nothing is happening, which is most of the time) and if there is actually a goal he screams GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL GOL and the graphics on the screen go crazy too. It's hysterical. Fit guys in tiny shorts running back and forth. mmmmmmmm. Miss_cleo, give it a try. |
Nip Member Username: Nip
Post Number: 88 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 148.87.1.170
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 10:29 am: | |
Where can I find the schedule for televised WC games? |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 503 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 11:46 am: | |
Nip, here is the schedule of the matches: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/w orldcup/fixtures?&lpos=wcnav&l id=gn_sn_WC+fixtures&cc=5901 According to ESPN's website, all games will be telecast on one of the ESPN networks or ABC (weekend and finals games I would imagine). |
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_
Post Number: 1357 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 12:08 pm: | |
The US got the shaft in the group drawings, but the final four is not that much out of reach as their are rated the #4/5 best team in the world. |
Meliss Member Username: Meliss
Post Number: 221 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 209.69.34.80
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 12:24 pm: | |
In FIFA rating, maybe but no one places a lot of weight on the FIFA rate. USA is probably closer to 10th on the global level (8-12 range). Regardless of US, there are enough other teams showing enough promise to make this a really good World Cup. And I've been told to go to Currents for the games. |
Treelock Member Username: Treelock
Post Number: 123 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 24.192.27.161
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 9:35 pm: | |
meliss, where is Currents? |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 505 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 71.213.228.212
| Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 3:09 pm: | |
Isn't Currents in the old River Rock building just NE of the RenCen? |
Gotdetroit Member Username: Gotdetroit
Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 66.208.225.165
| Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 3:23 pm: | |
Gistok, The game you are referring to (I think) was Liverpool (England) against Juventus (Italy) in a European Cup Final in Hessel(sp?). I think 1984? England teams were banned for some ten years from European competition, as it was deemed the Liverpool fans were the ones who took the taunting crap too far resulting in a stampede. |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 2683 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.167.210.191
| Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 11:02 pm: | |
Here we go - Kick off tomorrow. Deutschland vs. Costa Rica. Goliath vs. David. Imagine the scandal if the 'krauts lost that one. Not likely. The other day a commentator humoursly noted that another reason the world hates the USA is that we are indifferent to soccer, er football, and if we won they would hate us even more. |
Bucket Member Username: Bucket
Post Number: 37 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.216.120.47
| Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 12:49 am: | |
Soccer (il calcio) is almost always on TV at the various coffee shops and bars on Via Italia in Windsor. That would be the place to see an Italy match in the World Cup. |
The_rock Member Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1310 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.209.109.173
| Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 8:48 pm: | |
Lowell--- Those who wear socks are whimps. Sans socks means freedom. What has not received a lot of publicity on the World Cup is/ are the number of prostitutes that literally flow in to a host European city when they have a World Cup in their back yard. And Germany is no exception. It might get a mention in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned. |
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior
Post Number: 2873 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 10:42 pm: | |
Go Brasil! |
Leland_palmer Member Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 182 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 68.62.1.62
| Posted on Saturday, June 10, 2006 - 11:06 pm: | |
I was up at the Hamlin Pub in Rochester Hills this morning. They had a great turnout & an awesome full English breakfast. |
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior
Post Number: 2875 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2006 - 12:47 am: | |
DOWN IN BRAZIL Michael Franks Down in Brazil It takes a day to walk a mile Time just stands still And when the people you meet Look at you, they smile They still believe in style They sooth you with their summers Till you really know you're Down in old Brazil You can tell you're down in old Brazil Down in Brazil They never heard of win or lose If you can't feel That all those cafe ole girls In high heel shoes Will really cure your blues It seems they all just aim to please Those women sway like wind In the banana trees Then you know you're Down in old Brazil -Instrumental Interlude- Down in Brazil They know a million ways to play You start to feel And when you're happy It's the same as when you pray You think you'll get away Then you know you never will Not when you've been Down in old Brazil Not when you are down in old Brazil |
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior
Post Number: 2882 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41
| Posted on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - 1:23 pm: | |
Can we move this thread to the Non detroit issues? Better yet, can we have a sports section? Go Brasil! |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 623 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 9:20 pm: | |
The US got really lucky today...an Own Goal courtesy of the Italians, thanks guys... We have some good players but as a team we are not seasoned enough. And we play Ghana next...those guys looked good against the Czechs... OK, my English wife disagrees, she thinks the US did really well with 9 men on the pitch...we did withstand repeated attacks to hold on. And we did have a goal disallowed. (Message edited by jimg on June 17, 2006) |