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Bits And Pieces
I just wanted to do a post on all the recent stuff that has been going on around the club over the past few weeks that I missed due to my exam commitments.
Sutee lead Thailand to Victory in there Asian Cup Qualifier against Singapore with a brace. (Above, Goal.com)
Billy...
News Round Up
Sorry I haven't been around lately, it's been a bit hectic over here recently. Luckily it was an international break and nothing much happened in my absence, but I now dutifully bring you what did.
As you may have read in TheSpoiler (highly recommended by the way), Darius...
Daily Dose: November 16th, 2009.
Easily the greatest penalty shootout celebration in history. (0.20)
Fabio Capello is not such a hit in Spain. (La Liga Loca)
The dam is breaking in Manchester. (EPL Talk)
Raymond Domenech: not so smart. (The Spoiler)
Amaral writes a nice, though curious, parting letter...
Anticipating the 2009 MLS Expansion Draft
The wait is over. Here comes my highly anticipated breakdown of the Western Conference teams.
Similar to my analysis of the Eastern Conference, I’ve taken into account international and/or Designated Player status, MLS experience to-date, quality playing time (especially during...
A Final Farewell to Robert Enke
Eight days ago I tried to read up on African Champions League winners TP Mazembe, while keeping an eye on the game between Hannover and Hamburg. It was a frustrating experience, because I had to realize that neither my multitasking, nor Hamburg's ability to defend a lead was quite...
Walter Garcia Training At Leeds United
Leeds United, once tippy top dog of the First Division, has been relegated to the third division for the first time in it's storied history. Today, a once ravaged squad stands as tippy top dog again, having it's finances in order as well as their management, going undefeated...
Campione campione, ole ole ole!
While others were away on international duty this week (the way Stephen Ireland discusses it, the 21st century's equivalent of national service), Peter Whittingham was digging out his tux and hastily penning an acceptance speech. Awards don't come much more prestigious than...
Bobo Vieri is going to live in Brazil for a couple of months, and play some football on the side.
Recently, it was reported everywhere that Christian Vieri was hanging up his boots. Vieri, at one time one of the most feared strikers in all of world football, had given all he had and was going more and more into a decline, so he it looked like he wanted to finally call it quits...
Why Foreigners are Important to Serie A
There is a perceived lack of Italians on this team, even though we have several, who apparently don’t count. Supporters of other teams, who like to find a reason to have a go at us, often use the “no Italians” chant to show their superiority where none might otherwise exist....
Learning to Love Football's International Break
It's international break time in world football right now. Dates that FIFA has blocked out on the calendar for international play. Which means no club football (or at least no high level club football). Which means someone somewhere is complaining about the international break...
One Game Over Two Days; LA vs Houston (and other points to ponder)
Greetings, Dynamo fans. As we are all well aware, our beloved Orange fell short of the 2009 championship. It was a valiant effort against David Beckham and the LA Galaxy. Watching from Houston, the Dynamo played well on Friday night, but early Saturday was a different story.
As...
Gradel stays on.
A shrewd move that many Leeds fans were calling for and one duly delievered by manager Simon Grayson.
Max Gradel who has been with us for a month now on loan from Leicester has lit up Elland Road since his cameo sub appearance against Norwich.
He single handedly turned the game...
Photographers kicked out and decide to stay out!
It seems a new row between Ken Bates and the rest of the world starts.
You can view the latest on the situation here, but basically Mr Bates in his infinite wisdom has BANNED all photographers from Elland Road bar two. One of which is based at Elland Road.
It's not fully...
What Impact will van Persie's Injury Have?
Well, I just finished gnashing my teeth, rending my clothes, and dropping down to my knees, head thrust upward, yelling "Why, God? Why?!" I think now I can almost think rationally about this.
The big news is that the injury is not quite as bad as it had been first thought...
Diego Forlán. Shirtless. For our Health
Oh, look! It's Atletico Madrid player Diego Forlán, showing us that his abs and biceps apparently have something to do with "men" and "health."
Wondering if it shouldn't actually read "Women's Health," though?
(Because we're suddenly...
Soccer Econ 101, MLS Cup Version: Going to the Game, or Selling Your Tickets?
The lineup is set! LA Galaxy vs. Real Salt Lake at Qwest Field Nov. 22. It's Ticket C for season ticket holders.
Because how often do we get to go to a championship match for free? (Or...well, not free, exactly. But you know what I mean.)
Of course, not everybody is thrilled...
Annoyance in the Azzurri squad
Of course, it's been caused by the man who is not even involved. And satisfyingly, it's Genoa's Raffaele Palladino that he is annoying. The striker responded tetchily to journalists who suggested that he is only in the squad because Cassano isn't, even though he is...
Anatomy of a(n Anticlimactic) Jersey Unveiling
It was like any other Friday morning in November, counting the hours until the work week was over, looking forward to a well-deserved weekend, nursing a slight hangover from happy hour the night before, antagonizing over those pesky little home improvement projects that keep building...
The World Series Finds A Home At Red Bull Arena
Jeter is breaking down the left flank, and he sends a beautiful cross to Johnny Damon.
Damon dribbles passed the defender and finds a wide open A-Rod!
A-Rod with a chipper to Matsui . . .
Matsui lines it up and hits a glancing head . . .
GOOOOOLLLLL MATSUI!!!! GODZILLA DOES...
Happy Birthday Paul Scholes
A Very happy 35th Birthday to Paul Scholes
While he looks like funnyman Simon Pegg, Scholes has been anything but a joke to United's opponents. With ridiculous passing that tears through defenses all the while making it look simple, a niche for shooting long range rockets...
Lost in Translation, OR: What did Raymond Domenech REALLY Say About the Irish?
Awhile back, Chris reported on the scandal created before the UEFA World Cup playoffs when France NT coach Raymond Domenech reportedly called Ireland "England's B side."
Scandal! Outcry! Off with his head!
Except not really. Turns out this was all simply a homophonic...
Seattle Offside and Seattle Soccer Examiner Team Up to Give You: Legs. The Answers.
Name the Legs. The answers.
David at SSE has very generously given us first right to name the players and publish the full photo answers to his quiz.
(And doesn't that make us feel special?)
Seattle Offside regular commenter LJ was the winner, the first to guess all...
Top 10 Managers of the Decade
Since the top 20 players thing caused a stir I thought it might be nice to do a managers list. So here we go...
1. Sir Alex Ferguson. A few years ago I did a post on my blog with a top 10 managers of all time and I had Capello above Ferguson, though both were behind Jock Stein and ...
Get Ripped Like Forlán
Diego Forlan is featured in the latest version of Men's Health (Spain version) and he'll show you how to get rid of the belly and get toned. Pick up your copy at the newsstand nowhere near you if you want to read more.
Forlan on playing well: "In order to play well...
Get Ripped Like Forlán
Diego Forlan is featured in the latest version of Men's Health (Spain version) and he'll show you how to get rid of the belly and get toned. Pick up your copy at the newsstand nowhere near you if you want to read more.
Forlan on playing well: "In order to play well...
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