Friday, October 06, 2006

It's time once again to play...Who's the Uglier Footballer?

Jeff Agoos?


Or Carlos Puyol?


Posted by The Editor at 2:35 PM 2 comments

Sweden face their first real test against Spain

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AnKdCuSzQdiYaJgjWLAsNvsmw7YF?slug=reu-eurosweden_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:55 AM 0 comments

France need Scottish success to open gap

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AhA7Ub_sq_fpZsiN.PNnIOcmw7YF?slug=reu-eurofrance_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:50 AM 0 comments

Rooney returns to lead England attack

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=Aq5NXkMv7ODsbt6FkZoXm6omw7YF?slug=reu-euroengland_preview&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:49 AM 0 comments

Italy struggling to reach Euro 2008

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-euro2008preview&prov=ap&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:49 AM 0 comments

Ferdinand: Caution cost us at Germany 2006

Well, duh...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383659&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:40 AM 0 comments

Joaquin plays down 'Spain in chaos' comments

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383672&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:39 AM 0 comments

The ugly side of the 'beautiful game'


http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=383279&root=england&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:38 AM 0 comments

Lawro's Euro Predictions

Denmark vs. Northen Ireland...who will win?!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/5405570.stm
Posted by The Editor at 9:36 AM 0 comments

Why Ireland's international football teams should join forces

The Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland teams must be abolished, and replaced by an all-Ireland side.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/06/why_irelands_international_foo.html
Posted by The Editor at 9:35 AM 0 comments

The Fiver

Third-rate Elvis impersonator and Whitney Houston...

http://football.guardian.co.uk/fiver/0,,415657,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 9:33 AM 0 comments

Mascherano in it for the long haul

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1889071,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 9:32 AM 0 comments

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Mixed Fortunes For Asia's European Stars

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=140616
Posted by The Editor at 8:25 AM 0 comments

Ronaldinho is not a machine, says Rijkaard

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383540&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 8:24 AM 0 comments

Wenger Pleased With Arsenal's Return To Form

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=140442

I agree that Arsenal have been playing much better of late but let's not overlook the fact that Lehman has literally saved them from dropping points on more than a couple of occasions. The stop on Ole Gunnar's shot versus ManU preserved the win http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC5nNsqupDQ, as did his brilliant save in the waning minutes of the Charlton match. Sorry - no video at the moment. After the Gunners took the lead at The Valley, they really seemed to shut off defensively and Gallas should have been called for hand ball in the area. Throw in Jimmy Floyd's missed open header and it was all pretty tense. Better form? Yes. But there is still a certain steel that is lacking in the side and they'll need to get that sorted. Did someone say "The Beast?" -Sanford
Posted by The Editor at 8:22 AM 2 comments

Anelka gets another chance with France

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-franceanelka&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 8:10 AM 0 comments

Ortega to miss River-Boca derby for personal reasons

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-ortega&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 8:08 AM 0 comments

After World Cup Willie everything is a latex letdown

Naranjito the orange? Goleo? A cuckoo? Pah! No mascot will ever come close to England's 1966 hero Willie.

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/05/after_world_cup_willie_everyth.html
Posted by The Editor at 8:02 AM 4 comments

Ask the expert : Lee Dixon, BBC football pundit

http://football.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1887625,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:59 AM 0 comments

Struggling McBride hit by virus

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/f/fulham/5409322.stm
Posted by The Editor at 7:56 AM 0 comments

Kevin Nolan column

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/5401826.stm
Posted by The Editor at 7:51 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Rooney: I'd Never Dive

Someone's got a short memory...

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139242

If anyone can find video of his dive versus Arsenal to win a penalty two years ago, please send it my way. Thanks, Sanford

OK - found it. I guess over the course of two years you could forget this dive that changed the course of the match and ended Arsenal's unbeaten run at 49...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9gwVPu6eog
Posted by The Editor at 11:50 AM 2 comments

USA prepares for Copa America invite, to name coach

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383186&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:39 AM 0 comments

Dempsey named U.S. player of year

Thank God they didn't pick Landon...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383325&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:37 AM 0 comments

Arrests After Liverpool Stars' Houses Burgled

Things are not going well for Liverpool at the moment...

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=140089
Posted by The Editor at 9:30 AM 0 comments

Pearce wants perspective on Barton's bare-face cheek

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383370&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:30 AM 0 comments

Arsenal Duo Come Through Reserves Test

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139993
Posted by The Editor at 9:25 AM 0 comments

Hammers Scrap Takeover Talks After Pardew Quit Threat

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=140040
Posted by The Editor at 9:23 AM 0 comments

Why is Shevchenko struggling to adapt to the Premiership?

I really think it's a matter of time before Sheva starts knocking them in. He's played quite well off the ball and his passing and vision have led to plenty of Chelsea chances. This article notes the irony of Drogba's fine play of late (compared with Shevchenko's lack of fine play?) but I think Sheva's influence, skill, and presence have opened things up for Drogba and allowed him to relax and not feel like he's the only one who is a big physical presence and can lead the line. The goals will come once he settles. -Sanford

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/04/shevaending_story.html
Posted by The Editor at 9:21 AM 0 comments

Wenger-Ferguson Relationship Has Mellowed

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139977

See the video of Rooney's dive in the post above...
Posted by The Editor at 9:10 AM 0 comments

Alan Hansen's column

The BBC football expert looks back at the weekend's EPL action...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/5398568.stm
Posted by The Editor at 8:18 AM 0 comments

Collymore comeback a joke

I'll say. But joke isn't really the best word. It's just sad. Poor old Stan just never gets it right...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A15882410?s_fromedit=1
Posted by The Editor at 8:16 AM 0 comments

Sutton Relishing Villa Opportunity

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139967
Posted by The Editor at 8:01 AM 0 comments

Inter: Grosso And Crespo Out For A Month

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139928
Posted by The Editor at 8:00 AM 0 comments

Lehmann to auction penalty list

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,1886837,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:34 AM 0 comments

American Abroad: Spector Feels Like A Real Hammer

http://www.soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_128377.shtml
Posted by The Editor at 7:05 AM 0 comments

The Fiver

http://football.guardian.co.uk/fiver/0,,415657,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 6:36 AM 0 comments

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Watford 3 - 3 Fulham: Hornets hit self-destruct

McBride plays role of super-sub to perfection...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=199151&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:19 AM 0 comments

Roberto Gotta in Italy

Another week, another scandal...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=383137&root=europe&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:12 AM 0 comments

Phil Ball in Spain

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=383084&root=europe&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:02 AM 0 comments

Uli Hesse-Lichtenberger in Germany

Uli says the UEFA Cup is a joke...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=383069&root=europe&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:01 AM 0 comments

Takeover talk ruining Hammers harmony

It's all gone wrong for the Hammers...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=383201&root=england&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 9:00 AM 0 comments

EPL Team of the Week

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=382916&root=england&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 8:59 AM 0 comments

English Premiership Table + Spanish La Liga Table

English Premiership Table
October 2, 2006GPPT
Man Utd716
Chelsea716
Bolton714
Portsmouth713
Everton713
Aston Villa713
Reading713
Arsenal611
Blackburn711
Liverpool710
Fulham79
Man City78
Newcastle77
Tottenham77
Wigan65
West Ham75
Middlesbrough75
Sheff Utd75
Watford74
Charlton73


Spanish Primera División Table

October 2, 2006GPPT
Barcelona513
Valencia513
FC Sevilla512
Real Madrid511
Atlético Madrid510
Deportivo La Coruña510
Recreativo Huelva510
Real Zaragoza57
Getafe57
Villarreal57
Osasuna57
Levante57
Mallorca55
Celta Vigo54
Espanyol54
Gimnastic de Tarragona54
Real Betis53
Racing Santander52
Athletic Bilbao52
Real Sociedad51
Posted by The Editor at 8:58 AM 0 comments

Ferdinand Calls BBC Presenter ‘ A Faggot’

His name is Rio and he...

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=139284
Posted by The Editor at 8:56 AM 0 comments

Serie A Team Of The Week: Round 5

http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=138580
Posted by The Editor at 8:45 AM 0 comments

Super Seol - Man On Fire

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=138468
Posted by The Editor at 8:04 AM 0 comments

Legends of the Fall: The Art of Diving

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/02/legends_of_the_fall.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:59 AM 0 comments

James Richardson in Italy

Juventus angered as interminable saga takes new twist...

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/03/juventus_angered_as_interminab.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:12 AM 0 comments

Sid Lowe in Spain

Only Atlético Madrid could have contrived to snatch disappointment from the jaws of glory at the Bernabéu...

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/02/aguero_blows_the_chance_to_lay.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:01 AM 0 comments

Monday, October 02, 2006

Two videos from this weekend's EPL action

Video of Robin Van Persie's Goal vs. Charlton...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMD6YfufKTs

Didier Zokora's Dive vs. Pompey...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oM7od-y_5U
Posted by The Editor at 11:10 AM 0 comments

Richard Jolly at Bramall Lane

Richard Jolly catches Sheffield United capture their first win in style...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=382792&root=england&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 10:32 AM 0 comments

Richard Jolly at Old Trafford

The baby-faced assassin grabs a brace...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=382964&root=england&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 10:05 AM 0 comments

English Premier League reports

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=ApNGOph3FTIVqyhaARwSUU8mw7YF?slug=reu-englandreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 10:03 AM 0 comments

Spanish Primera Liga reports

Atletico and Real draw while Valencia and Barcelona claim wins...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=Ana8OQXk6_8jF0kuByqkudUmw7YF?slug=reu-spainreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:35 AM 0 comments

Italian Serie A match reports

Draws for Milan and Inter...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-italyreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:30 AM 0 comments

German Bundesliga match reports

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-germanyreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 9:11 AM 0 comments

Dutch duo ignore van Basten overtures

Ruud says no thanks...

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fbleur2008nedvanbommelvannistelrooy&prov=afp&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 8:59 AM 0 comments

Police to probe Barton's backside

Barton moons Everton fans...

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383044&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 8:44 AM 0 comments

Van Persie among the best in goal-den decade for Wenger

http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprcharltonarsenal&prov=afp&type=lgns
Posted by The Editor at 8:43 AM 0 comments

Jol backs under-fire Zokora

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=383029&cc=5901
Posted by The Editor at 8:31 AM 0 comments

Ten ways in which Wenger has changed English football

Amy Lawrence looks back at Arsene's decade in North London...

http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/02/ten_ways_in_which_wenger_has_c.html
Posted by The Editor at 8:01 AM 0 comments

Monday's rumours

Tevez looking to escape Upton Park?

http://football.guardian.co.uk/rumourmill/index/0,,1885685,00.html
Posted by The Editor at 7:55 AM 0 comments
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