Sanford's Soccer Net: 2006-07-16

It falls! It gets back up! See its unique uppy-downy action!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H2I3CuZxnE&eurl=

Another video of marvelous moments from the Dutch Master as his testimonial approaches...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNFfsPau1iI&search=bergkamp%201

Since his testimonial is coming up on Saturday, I figured I'd post some movies of The Iceman's finer moments. Here's the ridiculous move against Newcastle that is now quite famous. I was lucky enough to be watching this match on TV when he pulled The Move, and had no idea what had happened until I saw the replay. As they say, sheer class... -Sanford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLysnidD5tE&search=bergkamp

Arsenal will open the Emirates Stadium on Saturday with Bergkamp's testimonial. We'll miss you Dennis... -Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=374050&root=europe&cc=5901

Vickery explains why in Brazil the country always wins out over the club... -Sanford

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_football/5186408.stm

Des Kelly weighs in on Doug Ellis, Ashley Cole and the real reason for the headbutt...
-Sanford

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396279&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=

Let's all thank 'Arry for bringing The Incredible Sulk back to the Premiership. Stan Colleymore anyone?? -Sanford

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=396438&in_page_id=1779&in_a_source=&ct=5

I really hope Tim Howard wins the starting job at Everton. It's just been so sad watching him ride the pine at ManU and it has totally stalled his career. He needs first-team football and if he can't get it on a loan deal, he's in trouble. -Sanford

http://www.soccer365.com/EUROPEAN_NEWS/Premiership/page_99_123919.shtml

ManU ain't looking good. OK, so the Glazers refinanced and Fergie now has some extra cash to throw around, but at the moment you'd have to put them behind Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs in the pecking order of the Premiership. Sir Alex has done little to address the lack of depth at Old Trafford, while his closest competitors have only added firepower to their already impressive books. Even with the situation in Italy making a lot of attractive players available, I don't see anyone going to Manchester and making a massive impact. Milan, Inter, Roma, Chelsea and the top teams in La Liga will all look better in the eyes of the Serie A players.
-Sanford

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=373984&root=england&cc=5901

Just when you didn't think things could get worse for Villa...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprastonvilla&prov=afp&type=lgns

Special thanks to Big Blue at I Dislike Your Favorite Team http://scuffedballs.blogspot.com/ for bringing these to my attention...

http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues.html

Yeah, right. Rooney's ManU handlers put all of these words in his mouth in an attempt to keep Sir Alex from getting burned by Ronaldo leaving. No way are they pals anymore. I also love how quickly they get the books out...gotta make that dime while the story is hot!! -Sanford

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1822008,00.html

The Fall's Mark E. Smith weighs in on how to craft a top side.Thanks to Pat My World Cup Comrade for bringing this to my attention... -Sanford
http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/comment/story/0,,1790557,00.html

Can you win the red card?? Take out Marco with your impressive neck strength!

Thanks go to Alec in Hamburg for this one... -Sanford

http://fun.drno.de/flash/games/zidane.swf

Maybe he should have gone to Chelsea...he would have fit in well. Or is he just taking the piss? -Sanford

Here's the accompanying article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=395205&amp;amp;amp;amp;in_page_id=1773&ico=Homepage&icl=TabModule&icc=picbox&ct=5

Who knew??!! Mr. NFL has some opinions on the other football. And it turns out his article is a breath of fresh air. I agree with his comments 100%. Especially his points on Balboa. Thanks to C. Connor Crook for bringing this to my attention... -Sanford

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/dr_z/07/10/zidane/index.html?cnn=yes

Here's a fun little vid of Materazzi's finer moments... -Sanford

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpG4AHlZrL4&search=materazzi

Here's a link to some pictures I took in Germany:

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=551668853

I wish I had taken a photo of the Beerman's Skillet once I had polished it all off. That day began early in Hamburg. I took a train (about four hours) to Gelsinkirchen where I got on a tram PACKED with Mexican fans, along with the odd neutral like me and a couple friendly Portuguese. It took 45 minutes to reach the stadium and then another 20 minutes for me to walk around the perimeter fencing to reach my entrance. After the match I avoided the tram by splurging for a cab back to the Gelsinkirchen station. It was a splendid move, if I may say so myself. Anyway, I hopped a train to Koln and found my hotel. And realized I was famished. The Beerman's Skillet saved the day. -Sanford

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