SSN is a digest of the day's soccer/football/futbol articles with a focus on the top European leagues and the United States National Team. Below, you’ll find links to articles and video, as well as additional features and commentary. We locate the top news of the day so you can stay updated with ease.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Kevin Nolan column
The Bolton captain weighs in on elbows and arms...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/5294718.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/5294718.stm
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Kanu's miss versus Boro
OK, OK. Since I posted his amazing hat trick against Chelsea yesterday it's only fair that I post his amazing miss versus Boro today...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQG73v7X0U
And while we're at it, here's a fun compilation of ridiculous misses:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a1AyzIYfao
I think the one where the ball stops in the mud takes the cake...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jQG73v7X0U
And while we're at it, here's a fun compilation of ridiculous misses:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a1AyzIYfao
I think the one where the ball stops in the mud takes the cake...
Vieri signs pay-as-you-play deal with Atalanta
I make more than Bobo, I make more than Bobo...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=377520&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=377520&cc=5901
Americans Abroad
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Leeds:
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126272.shtml
Danny Califf excels in Denmark:
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126271.shtml
Jemel Johnson makes Mick McCarthy happy at Wolves:
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126231.shtml
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126272.shtml
Danny Califf excels in Denmark:
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126271.shtml
Jemel Johnson makes Mick McCarthy happy at Wolves:
http://soccer365.com/US_NEWS/Americans_Abroad/page_93_126231.shtml
Aston Villa sign £8million Petrov from Celtic
Well played, Martin. Well played. You've already signed a far superior player than the last two Villa managers ever did...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=377571&cc=5901
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=377571&cc=5901
How Thatcher's actions left my beloved City in ruins
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/sport/2006/08/30/how_thatchers_actions_left_my.html
And thanks to "Anonymous" for providing this clip of the Thatcher mugging:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVKSro1aA3s
And thanks to "Anonymous" for providing this clip of the Thatcher mugging:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVKSro1aA3s
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Some thoughts as the leagues get going
We're a few weeks into the English season and Spain and Germany are off and running and there are already some big surprises. First, however, one thing that is not a surprise is the lack of Serie A. It seems like they are delayed every year by some sort of legal proceeding and this year is no exception. It fact it's the Grand Delay. Let's face it: soccer in Italy is in shambles. I find it fascinating that more players aren't just getting the hell out of there. Yeah, sure, the living is good and everything, but the league's reputation has been severly damaged (after years and years of unproven allegations) and if I were a top player I'd be in England or Spain.
But enough of that sadness. In the Premiership, a few things have happened. Mainly, Chelsea have already lost. I just assumed they'd be undefeated against anyone but Liverpool or ManUre. But kudos to Boro - they've given the league some hope. Chelsea just don't seem settled yet and The Special One has some work to do figuring out how to fit all his midfielders together. The situation seems a bit like what Sven faced with the England squad.
And ManUre are out of the blocks a lot faster than I anticipated. I really thought there would be at least some sort of squad issue left over from the Rooney/Ronaldo World Cup party. You know, just a general unease that would lead to some dropped points out of the gate. Plus, they still haven't replaced Keane. But it doesn't seem to matter in the least. Three from three and they're tops. Followed closely by 'Arry's Portsmouth. 'Ol 'Arry picked up Kanu on a free. Brilliant.
And what about Spurs? Berbatov, Defoe, Mido, Keane. Someone besides Defoe is gonna get pissed (angry, not drunk) sitting on the bench. They've also dropped more points than anticipated. I could see them developing into a Jekyll and Hyde side that is scintillating one day and flat as hell the next.
As for Arsenal, they look like they've not learned their lesson from last season. You can make lovely passes around the box all day but it doesn't mean a bloody thing if you don't score. My anguish reached its peak when Rosicky squared to shoot from a similar spot as his great goal against the U.S. in Gelsinkirchen, but pulled out in favor of a square ball. As the commentator put it, "If you've got that kind of shot in your locker, why not have a go?" True. True. Their defensive frailties have been exposed as well. They need more cover it the back - Hoyte isn't ready for prime time.
Down in Spain, I don't see anyone matching Barca this year. Give Real another year and they might do it but Capello will need more time to get things sorted. I think Barcelona signing The Good Johnson was a brilliant move. He'll flourish with the extra time he'll get in La Liga. He's a great replacement for Larsson but better because he's younger and quicker. Look for Valencia and Atletico to be there at the end. Valencia could suffer if the Ayala situation isn't sorted but with Villa and Morientes (he scores in Spain!) up front and Edu, Vicente, Baraja, et al in the middle, they're solid.
But enough of that sadness. In the Premiership, a few things have happened. Mainly, Chelsea have already lost. I just assumed they'd be undefeated against anyone but Liverpool or ManUre. But kudos to Boro - they've given the league some hope. Chelsea just don't seem settled yet and The Special One has some work to do figuring out how to fit all his midfielders together. The situation seems a bit like what Sven faced with the England squad.
And ManUre are out of the blocks a lot faster than I anticipated. I really thought there would be at least some sort of squad issue left over from the Rooney/Ronaldo World Cup party. You know, just a general unease that would lead to some dropped points out of the gate. Plus, they still haven't replaced Keane. But it doesn't seem to matter in the least. Three from three and they're tops. Followed closely by 'Arry's Portsmouth. 'Ol 'Arry picked up Kanu on a free. Brilliant.
And what about Spurs? Berbatov, Defoe, Mido, Keane. Someone besides Defoe is gonna get pissed (angry, not drunk) sitting on the bench. They've also dropped more points than anticipated. I could see them developing into a Jekyll and Hyde side that is scintillating one day and flat as hell the next.
As for Arsenal, they look like they've not learned their lesson from last season. You can make lovely passes around the box all day but it doesn't mean a bloody thing if you don't score. My anguish reached its peak when Rosicky squared to shoot from a similar spot as his great goal against the U.S. in Gelsinkirchen, but pulled out in favor of a square ball. As the commentator put it, "If you've got that kind of shot in your locker, why not have a go?" True. True. Their defensive frailties have been exposed as well. They need more cover it the back - Hoyte isn't ready for prime time.
Down in Spain, I don't see anyone matching Barca this year. Give Real another year and they might do it but Capello will need more time to get things sorted. I think Barcelona signing The Good Johnson was a brilliant move. He'll flourish with the extra time he'll get in La Liga. He's a great replacement for Larsson but better because he's younger and quicker. Look for Valencia and Atletico to be there at the end. Valencia could suffer if the Ayala situation isn't sorted but with Villa and Morientes (he scores in Spain!) up front and Edu, Vicente, Baraja, et al in the middle, they're solid.
Kanu Kills Chelsea
Since he's top of the scoring chart in the EPL at the moment, I thought it would be nice to relive his glorious hat-trick against Chelsea from 1999. I'll never forget watching that match in misery only to see Kanu take over and snatch a victory. The Gunners could use him now...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGs67unVSpY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGs67unVSpY
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