English Soccer, err...football

[tank03 1]

I've got a buddy in London who is a huge Liverpool fan. (He knew I got into the last World Cup rooting for England, even sent me a Rooney jersey) I've made several attempts to follow the sport in England so we'd have something to talk about. There seems to be several leagues, each with a bit of crossover. I haven't yet been able to understand it. Can anyone point me to a decent website that could explain the league system in England.

[Dagger 21]

Tank..I am a HUGH fan of the beautiful game as my sig shows a West Ham United Supporter,have been since the 60s. If you just want to keep up with the news of the game check out these

http://www.whufc.com/index.php the West Ham main page

http://thegoalposts.com a great soccer forum

http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?comm...xtPage=homepage the leagues main page.

 

Got any questions just ask and I'll try to answer them.I still play and enjoy the game. Oh and tell your friend that Pool stole the cup last year from us! see what he says.

[tank03 1]

Tank..I am a HUGH fan of the beautiful game as my sig shows a West Ham United Supporter,have been since the 60s. If you just want to keep up with the news of the game check out these

http://www.whufc.com/index.php the West Ham main page

http://thegoalposts.com a great soccer forum

http://www.premierleague.com/fapl.rac?comm...xtPage=homepage the leagues main page.

 

Got any questions just ask and I'll try to answer them.I still play and enjoy the game. Oh and tell your friend that Pool stole the cup last year from us! see what he says.

 

Thanks for the info. It's exactly what I was looking for. I had been trying to sort out the difference between the Premier league, Champions Legue, Carling Cup, FA Cup, etc. I wasn't sure how each was connected to the other (if at all), but I'm starting to get an understanding.

 

I was never much of a soccer fan until a friend got me into watching the World Cup. I was amazed, absolutly, positively AMAZED at the skill and athleticism displayed by the players. I've even gone so far as to attend a couple of US Major League games here at home. I could see myself becoming addicted.

[Dagger 21]

I had been trying to sort out the difference between the Premier league, Champions Legue, Carling Cup, FA Cup, etc. I wasn't sure how each was connected to the other (if at all)

The easy way to think of it is the Premier league is the varsity of English Football,the CL,Carling Cup and FA cup are the tourneys that everyone wants to go to.The Cups are kind of tied in.The FA Cup is the one everyone wants..last year West Ham and Liver pool played one of the greatest finals ever.The Champions league is based on the best clubs from several different leagues playing in a very lively tourney,The Carling Cup is like the FA Cup lite.

As far as the MLS I'm a DC United fan..and am thrilled to see Beckham come to LA to play,it should bring alot of new fans to the game.

If you can get Fox Soccer Channel on cable or dish and to hear the games Sirius has good coverage of matches and lots of talk shows.