Today we have Gary Neville (left) representing England and Manchester United and Franck Ribery (right) representing France and Marseille...
This is a pretty good one because they both look so similar. I discount the scar on Franck - it actually makes him prettier. But those teeth! Even though he's the Frenchie he still belongs in the Big Book of British Smiles. I tried to find a shot of Gary N. smiling but failed. Perhaps his smile lurks somewhere deep in the recesses of those eye sockets. Anyway, my vote is for the ManU man. Ribery has a certain cuteness (je ne sais quoi??) that gives Gary today's title.
-Sanford
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Primera Liga Weekend Preview: All Eyes On The Bernabeu + Current Table
http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=150715
Spanish Primera División Table | ||
Club | GP | PT |
Barcelona | 6 | 16 |
Valencia | 6 | 13 |
Atlético Madrid | 6 | 13 |
FC Sevilla | 6 | 12 |
Real Madrid | 6 | 11 |
Deportivo La Coruña | 6 | 11 |
Real Zaragoza | 6 | 10 |
Recreativo Huelva | 6 | 10 |
Getafe | 6 | 10 |
Villarreal | 6 | 8 |
Mallorca | 6 | 8 |
Celta Vigo | 6 | 7 |
Osasuna | 6 | 7 |
Levante | 6 | 7 |
Racing Santander | 6 | 5 |
Espanyol | 6 | 5 |
Athletic Bilbao | 6 | 5 |
Real Betis | 6 | 4 |
Gimnastic de Tarragona | 6 | 4 |
Real Sociedad | 6 | 1 |
Premiership Weekend Preview: Titanic Tussle At Old Trafford + Current Table
Sadly, ManU/Liverpool matches can often be dour affairs. If Liverpool lose, their EPL season will be in big trouble. I expect them to dig in and snatch a draw. As for digging in, all bets are off for how many cards will be flashed in the Blackburn/Bolton clash...
http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=150550
http://goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=150550
English Premiership Table | |||
Club | GP | Pts | |
Man Utd | 8 | 19 | |
Chelsea | 8 | 19 | |
Bolton | 8 | 17 | |
Portsmouth | 8 | 16 | |
Arsenal | 7 | 14 | |
Aston Villa | 8 | 14 | |
Everton | 8 | 13 | |
Reading | 8 | 13 | |
Blackburn | 8 | 12 | |
Fulham | 8 | 12 | |
Liverpool | 8 | 11 | |
Man City | 8 | 9 | |
Middlesbrough | 8 | 8 | |
Tottenham | 8 | 8 | |
Newcastle | 8 | 7 | |
Sheff Utd | 8 | 6 | |
Wigan | 7 | 5 | |
West Ham | 8 | 5 | |
Watford | 8 | 4 | |
Charlton | 8 | 3 |
Gabriele Marcotti Column
Marcotti on whether keepers are too exposed to danger...
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AjDUxbxUqdq9Bw6GBZol6L0mw7YF?slug=cnnsi-englishheadgame&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=AjDUxbxUqdq9Bw6GBZol6L0mw7YF?slug=cnnsi-englishheadgame&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns
Smith determined to thank Liverpool fans
I don't think he'll be thanking the fans who attacked his ambulance as it attempted to get him to the hospital...
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprmanutd&prov=afp&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=afp-fblengprmanutd&prov=afp&type=lgns
Lawro's EPL Predictions
Lawro finally had a good week last round. Let's see if he can keep up the momentum...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6050804.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6050804.stm
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Benitez turns to Manchester United showdown after Bordeaux win
Liverpool head to Old Trafford on Sunday...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=386299&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=386299&cc=5901
Richard Williams Column
Richard Williams writes that Jose Mourinho's constant and wildy incorrect outbursts have permanently ruined his reputation...
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/19/victory_does_little_to_clear_t.html
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/10/19/victory_does_little_to_clear_t.html
Kevin Nolan Column
Nolan says it's very rare for players to intentionally try to injure one another. Hmmm...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6061928.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/6061928.stm
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Henry's "Hand Ball" and his reaction
Here is the goal. Using his hand or arm in this situation would not even offer him an advantage...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe-uAWNlrxQ
And here's Henry facing the press. You rarely see him get so upset. It's interesting that he says that Arsenal are not yet a big club. I'd have to agree. There is no way that call would be made against ManU, Madrid, Juventus, Milan, Barcelona, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQoLEC2Bjbw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe-uAWNlrxQ
And here's Henry facing the press. You rarely see him get so upset. It's interesting that he says that Arsenal are not yet a big club. I'd have to agree. There is no way that call would be made against ManU, Madrid, Juventus, Milan, Barcelona, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQoLEC2Bjbw
Cech Injury
This is the best clip I could find. It's pretty difficult to tell if it was intentional. I don't think it was...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7b9YrZ8244
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7b9YrZ8244
Ambulance staff: Mourinho has got facts wrong
The controversy from Reading vs. Chelsea continues apace...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=386094&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=386094&cc=5901
Roberto Gotta in Italy: Del Piero's fear of Christmas
Gotta looks at Del Piero and Di Natale...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=385931&root=europe&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=385931&root=europe&cc=5901
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Richard Jolley at Anfield
Bellamy scores against former squad...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=385338&root=england&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=385338&root=england&cc=5901
La Liga match reports
Barcelona roll over Seville while Getafe beat Real Madrid...
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-spainreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=reu-spainreports&prov=reuters&type=lgns
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