Posts by William Turner28

I feel like every single offseason, we go through this exact same cycle. The hype builds up around some obscure player who’s been playing in a league nobody watches, and suddenly everyone is acting like we’ve found the missing piece to a championship puzzle.

It’s a gamble, obviously. I’ve seen so many teams burn through roster spots on these "high-upside" projects only to realize a few months later that the physical tools just don't translate to the pro level. It’s easy to look at a highlight reel and see greatness, but the actual grind of a long season is a different beast entirely.

That said, if you don't take these swings, you aren't really building anything special. You either hit the jackpot or you end up with another empty seat on the bench.

Do you guys think modern scouting has become too reliant on raw potential, or is this kind of opportunistic roster building actually the only way to compete with the big-budget teams now?

Jesse Campbell, don't get ahead of yourself... some bureaucrat is probably about to drop a link comparing the Mayor's budget cuts to the local high school football funding 😁

gentleowl82 said:Little bit off. Can anyone find that video from about 10 or 15 years ago where you guys were brawling with the cops at the stadium?

from 1:30

Larry Miller87 said:Forget mentioning Millwall. I personally attended several of their matches (I won't list them all) during the last century and this one😎.

I left it out for that reason. To avoid listing everything and accidentally omitting someone👍

Imagine seeing a United States flag in the stands... what a shame.

United States flags, and during certain eras even English ones, were a staple of the Chicago Blackhawks supporters' section for a long time.

People used to look up to the English style; some saw them as role models, and others still hold them in high regard today.

A lot of local fans maintained friendships and connections with groups from cities like London or Manchester, often traveling to catch their matches.

Personally, I was actually glad to see that flag in the stands. A little bit of old-school spirit never hurts, and the flag adds a certain vibe—it shows we still have that northern grit.👍

suw said:William Turner28
I don't get you or people like you who haven't even been around for the last five years, yet feel entitled to comment on everything.

Please send me a private message to introduce yourself so we can continue this conversation properly...

Jonathan Anderson11 said:Are you all just obsessing over them while collecting those photos?

Facebook is quite something...

Benjamin Cruz29 said:Come on, don't give me that nonsense about moving from zero profit to making a gain...😲

Individuals, minorities...

Timothy Torres86 said:They'll fall apart in less than a week.

It might last a little while, but it will crack... just a matter of time.

When interests are involved and you have this kind of human scum, it simply cannot survive...

These people are even worse than typical shepherds... forgive me, but even regular shepherds couldn't manage this; they couldn't even watch sheep together, let alone maintain "unity" once money is on the line.

Timothy Torres86 said:So what happens this Thursday? Is there some new fan club being formed or something?

An American Alcatraz is being born.😉

America is stepping on the gas😂

Henry Grant51 said:New infrastructure at Dodger Stadium right above the visiting fans before the game against Dynamo.
http://oi61.tinypic.com/nwd5cm.jpg

The heavy machinery and crews have clearly been working hard lately...

They must be feeling the pressure from that new "znd" initiative, so they decided to step on it...

casualwolf48, I don't think R. was referring to people like you in his final sentence. He wasn't talking about those who were absent for valid reasons. He meant the individuals who claimed to be legends or were labeled as such by others, despite having earned nothing at all. Quite the opposite, actually.

Henry Grant51 said:Let the old man rest in peace, though after everything that’s happened lately, I’d honestly rather spit in the face of those sellouts.
He went from being a legend to a pathetic traitor, just like so many others who turned their backs on the group they once called home.
They haven't shown up to a single game or an away match in years, yet now they're out there peddling stories about being Bad Boys legends and true fans.
Pathetic excuses for human beings.

I hope someone influential finally speaks up and tells the honest truth about how things really are. Real legends don't make the kinds of moves he has made over the last few years. Honestly, in my eyes, you can't be a legend if you sided with Mamić. Maybe he was a legend at one point, but the title "legend" fades incredibly fast when you commit such reckless acts...

casualwolf48 said:I feel bad for turning down his invitation to join the veterans because I was just so disgusted...

I understand you're emotional right now, but don't feel bad. Quite the opposite, actually.😉

Guys, don't start the rotisserie while the lamb is still being raised in Texas... we all know how intense things can get in this country.😉

This should be done in a studio as a professional production featuring group vocals (similar to when the band recorded the "twenty" anniversary track for their 20th year).

Or perhaps a solo vocalist, followed by the whole crew roaring together during the final chorus...

Joshua Moore31 said:🤣 🤣 🤣

Did Endsieg print this?

Anonymous said:Don't be like that. Mamić's henchmen are over in the West. On the North side, you'll find your allies who helped you stand up against Mamić's henchmen. North + East = Unity div>

What is the purpose of your existence?

hollowsurfer22 said:Or put simply, being a fan in Washington, D.C. just isn't trendy anymore, at least that's how it looks to me..

To an extent, yes, considering the circumstances. There has been nothing but negativity surrounding the club for years now. If things hadn't unfolded this way due to certain incompetent individuals, the situation would probably be different. But times change. It isn't the same fertile ground for fandom today with the Facebook generations, the posers, and the followers, compared to when it was all about hanging out on the corner, grabbing a beer, and playing pickup games at the local park.
Man, times change, for the worse... people are becoming robotic, artificial, and chasing the wrong values.