Monday, January 31, 2011
US International Oguchi Onyewu Finds Net In His Debut With Twente
Iniesta Stars in Terrific Nike CTR360 Ad
Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/iniesta-stars-in-terrific-nike-ctr360-ad/
Is the Torres transfer story genuine?
Just 24 hours previously to Chelsea’s �35million bid for Fernando Torres Twitter users were whipped up into a frenzy by the Guardian, who had promised a ‘major’ football exclusive on their website by 5:30 that evening. With tweeters frenetically guessing … Continue reading
Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/is-the-torres-transfer-story-genuine/
Nobody?s Going Anywhere. Deal With It.
Let’s clear a few things up:
First, I’ve been drinking a bit. When you impregnate your wife and then ship her off to parts unknown for a baby shower, you earn that privilege. You could also call it a “problem,” prude.
Also, January, July, and August are my least [...]
Source: http://liverpool.theoffside.com/transfer-news/nobodys-going-anywhere-deal-with-it.html
Frustrating Blackburn must back themselves
One thing Premier League spectators know is that Blackburn are in-different away from home. They rely too heavily on their form at Ewood Park and if they fail to pick up a couple of wins on home turf, they will … Continue reading
Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/main-content/frustrating-blackburn-must-back-themselves/
Is the Torres transfer story genuine?
Just 24 hours previously to Chelsea’s �35million bid for Fernando Torres Twitter users were whipped up into a frenzy by the Guardian, who had promised a ‘major’ football exclusive on their website by 5:30 that evening. With tweeters frenetically guessing … Continue reading
Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/premiership/is-the-torres-transfer-story-genuine/
Arsenal 2-1 Huddersfield Town ? Video Highlights, Recap, and Match Stats ? FA Cup ? 30 January 2011
Retro: FIFA98 The Review
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/retro-fifa98-the-review/
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Bingham Signs GA Deal
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/j2qp71x3xUc/
They Take Youth Football Seriously In Poznan
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/12/28/they-take-youth-football-seriously-in-poznan/
More links! And the Camp Nou experience!
All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award-winning Dirty Tackle...
A view from the Camp Nou with a Pearl Jam soundtrack? Yes please. [The Offside]
You can own Jose Mourinho's old notebook! [The Beautiful Gear]
This is awesome and for a good cause: The Chris Kamara soundboard. [Marie Curie Cancer Care]
Simpsons style characters that vaguely resemble the Spain World Cup team. [COS]
The strange calm of Joey Barton. [Run of Play]
Footballers as humans. [IBWM]
Wayne Bridge not doing well on the pitch, but he is off it. [Kickette]
Cesc Fabregas tries to disprove the tabloids with thumbs. [The Shinguardian]
Why the U.S. vs. Chile match not being on ESPN isn't such a bad thing. [Total Soccer Show]
Celtic players thank anonymous fan for "all these awesome free bullets." [FistedAway]
Cesc: Kitten eater. [Studs Up]
Marshawn Lynch Catches an Invincibility Star
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2011/01/10/marshawn-lynch-catches-an-invincibility-star/
FIFA Superstars Gets Visual Overhaul
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa-superstars-gets-visual-overhaul/
Scottish League Cup Semifinal Match Predictions ? 30 January 2011
Gregg Berhalter dishes on Edson Buddle's new home
Edson Buddle's move from the Galaxy to the German second division caught some by surprise, but not defender Gregg Berhalter (“He had that dream, so to speak.”)
And nobody at L.A. understands Buddle's situation more so than Berhalter, whose 15-year European career included stints in Germany's 2. Bundesliga with Energie Cottbus and TSV 1860 Munich.
Here's what Berhalter had to say about FC Ingolstadt, Buddle's new team: “Ingolstadt has Audi behind them, and they want to make a push to stay in the league and then build from there. They're investing money in that.”
And about Germany's No. 2 league: “It's probably the best second division in the world. I can't think of one that's bigger. Because the stadiums are big, you have some massive clubs in there, the attendance is probably the highest of any second division, so it's good. You have competitive games. The whole setup is very, very professional, and he'll really enjoy that side of it.”
RUNNING MAN: Midfielder Bryan Jordan (Temple City/Temple City HS) is in New York for Friday's Millrose Games indoor track and field meet. He'll be racing in the Super 60 II, a 60-meter dash featuring athletes from different sports.
DTotD: Goalkeeper sent off in first college match
This University of Minnesota Morris freshman backup goalkeeper continues the long tradition of footballers getting sent off in their debut. It even happened to Lionel Messi in his first appearance for Argentina.
Despite that tradition, this keeper's failed attempt to clear and handsy attempt to bring down his opponent probably won't get him in the starting XI again soon.
Oh, and it doesn't look like there were many people at this match, but everyone who was sounds like they were hoping the players would be fed to lions at some point. Wow.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Best Bets Jan. 28/29: What to watch/where to go
FRIDAY, JAN. 28
- TELEVISION
GERMAN BUNDESLIGA
Hannover 96 at Bayer Leverkusen
ESPN Deportes, 11:25 a.m.
If Borussia Dortmund doesn't win Germany's top league -- and we think it's a done deal -- then second-place Bayer Leverkusen (10-3-6) or third-place Hannover (11-7-1), with Americans Steve Cherundolo and DaMarcus Beasley, are the best bets to snag the trophy.
Guadalajara at Estudiantes Tecos
Galavision, 6:10 p.m.
Crosstown battle between suburban Zapopan's sides could be a good one. Chivas rarely wins or loses, and Estudiantes already has beaten reigning champ Monterrey.
SUDAMERICANA SUB-20
Colombia vs. Paraguay
ESPN Deportes, 11 p.m.
The final group-stage clash at South America's under-20 championship could determine two berths in the six-nation final round. Colombia needs only a draw to advance; Paraguay might require a victory.
Also
Ecuador vs. Bolivia, ESPN Deportes, 3:55 p.m.
Fernando Torres Transfer Request Rejected
Liverpool FC have confirmed that Fernando Torres has on Friday evening submitted a transfer request. The request has been rejected.
The Club said in a statement: “Fernando Torres tonight submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool.
“Fernando is under long-term contract and the Club expect him to [...]
Random musings of footballers before they fall asleep...
Iker Casillas
I feel sleepy and my head hurts, but why? ... Did Pepe kick me in the back of the head? ... Did someone throw Cristiano's baby at me? ... Whatever it is, someone's probably going to blame my girlfriend for it. ... And now -- now I feel like crying. ... But I can't. I can't do that anymore. ... Come on, Iker. Be a tough guy. ... Be tough, Iker. You don't have to cry about every little thing that happens to anyone anywhere. ... Even if it's a small child coming up to you after a match and saying thank you for winning the World Cup and- ... Maybe if I keep my face buried in the grass no one will see my tears...
Steven Gerrard
Eskimo kisses!
Jorge Rodriguez
OooooOOOO-OOooooo! ... This is my new super awesome goal celebration. ... Everyone is going to be so jealous of how awesome it makes me look. ... I think I'm going to call it The Guapo Man. ... Oh. Yes. ... Also, the hand ears are key to this whole thing. ... God, I bet I look so awesome right now. ... I bet the people looking at me are like, 'Whoa! Whatever Jorge is doing is not only making my loins explode, but also making me crave Caesar salad." ... Everyone is going to be walking around town doing this all the time, trying to look like me. ... I wish I could see how awesome I look right now. .... The only downside is that doing this really makes me tired...
Didier Drogba
Time for Didier's hair tips -- NO IT'S NOT IT'S TIME FOR THE DISGRACES! ... First, when I scored my wonder goal against Bolton, Kalou said that it really wasn't that great even though I know for a fact that he can't do better. That's an insulting f***ing disgrace. ... Then, this David Luiz transfer story has been dragging on so long that Kitier Katba has relieved himself on 78 papers carrying it. That's a tedious f***ing disgrace. ... Then, as a related bit of information, I think Kitier has some kind of bowel problem. That's a gross f***ing disgrace. ... Then, there were those times those two bald referees who probably make up transfer rumors in their spare time cheated us out of the Champions League. That...that was a...
Photos: AP, Reuters, Getty
Omar Gonzalez, Juan Agudelo Among U.S. Players to Watch Against Chile
Filed under: Kansas City Wizards, Los Angeles Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes
It's all-too easy to get caught up in the post-World Cup hangover. When the words "four-year cycle" are thrown around, the slow climb toward Brazil 2014 can feel like an eternity.But this summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup is a crucial event. Although the regional tournament is a biennial affair, many countries send their best personnel only to the edition that occurs the year after the World Cup, when a berth in the next Confederations Cup is at stake.
The very youthful pool of players summoned to Carson, Calif., by U.S. coach Bob Bradley ahead of Saturday's friendly against Chile (10 p.m. ET, TeleFutura) clearly indicates that he has one eye on the more-distant future. But Bradley surely will be using the other to evaluate certain players for his 23-man Gold Cup roster.
Fernando Torres Transfer Request Rejected By Liverpool
Source: http://www.the90thminute.com/soccer/2011/01/fernando-torres-transfer-request-rejected-by-liverpool/
Fergie keen to make point against Valencia
They may already be through to the Champions League knock out stages but Man United still want a result at home to Spanish outfit Valencia. The Red Devils are three points clear of their La Liga rivals at the top … Continue reading
Source: http://www.footballnewsblog.co.uk/uefa-champions-league/fergie-keen-to-make-point-against-valencia/
More links! And the Camp Nou experience!
All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award-winning Dirty Tackle...
A view from the Camp Nou with a Pearl Jam soundtrack? Yes please. [The Offside]
You can own Jose Mourinho's old notebook! [The Beautiful Gear]
This is awesome and for a good cause: The Chris Kamara soundboard. [Marie Curie Cancer Care]
Simpsons style characters that vaguely resemble the Spain World Cup team. [COS]
The strange calm of Joey Barton. [Run of Play]
Footballers as humans. [IBWM]
Wayne Bridge not doing well on the pitch, but he is off it. [Kickette]
Cesc Fabregas tries to disprove the tabloids with thumbs. [The Shinguardian]
Why the U.S. vs. Chile match not being on ESPN isn't such a bad thing. [Total Soccer Show]
Celtic players thank anonymous fan for "all these awesome free bullets." [FistedAway]
Cesc: Kitten eater. [Studs Up]
Friday, January 28, 2011
Galaxy duo on Businessweek's 'Power' list
David Beckham will have at least one bragging right over Landon Donovan when he joins his Galaxy teammate for preseason next month.
The English midfielder, heading into the final year of his five-year Major League Soccer contract, placed much higher -- 19th -- on Bloomberg Businessweek.com's “Power 100” list, released Thursday, of the most powerful U.S.-centric athletes.
Donovan, the only other soccer player on the list, was 40th.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning took over the top spot from golfer Tiger Woods, who fell to third after being No. 1 in the first four annual surveys. Snowboarder Shaun White is in the second slot. Golfer Phil Mickelson is fourth, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is fifth, and the rest of the top 10 are Boston Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, cyclist Lance Armstrong, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and short-track speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno.
Lakers stars Kobe Bryant (14th) and Pau Gasol (60th) also made the list.
Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/6019/galaxy-duo-on-businessweeks-power-list
Andy Gray Teeters As Second Sexist Tirade Leaked
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/soccerlens/~3/afcUQtDhMv8/
Mexico sets San Diego date
Mexico's national team is coming to Southern California in March, just not to L.A. El Tri will face Venezuela in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on March 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday through Ticketmaster.
It's the third date on the team's annual U.S. tour, organized by Soccer United Marketing, the marketing arm of Major League Soccer, and it comes on a FIFA international-fixture date, so, theoretically, Mexico will have access to its biggest stars, such as Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez and Giovani Dos Santos, who play in England.
Jose Manuel “Chepo” de la Torre will make his debut as Mexico coach in the tour opener, Feb. 9 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Atlanta.
Mexico has played 19 games at Qualcomm since the early 1990s, going 13-2-4 and averaging about 40,000 in attendance, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. El Tri last played in San Diego in June 2009, a 0-0 draw with Guatemala.
Mexico's 2011 U.S. tour (all times Pacific):
Feb. 9 vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina at Atlanta, 5 p.m.
March 26 vs. Paraguay at Oakland, 2 p.m.
March 29 vs. Venezuela at San Diego, 8 p.m.
Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/soccer/post/_/id/5992/mexico-sets-san-diego-date
Omar Salgado Rides Change of Heart to Top of MLS SuperDraft
Filed under: Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
BALTIMORE -- With the first pick of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, and the first pick in franchise history, the Vancouver Whitecaps selected a player who may not even be eligible to play for them until September.While the U.S. has enjoyed several important victories over Mexico on the field in recent years, last summer ago it scored one off it.
Omar Salgado, then a 16-year-old star of the future with Chivas de Guadalajara and a veteran of Mexico's junior national team program, decided to switch his international allegiance to the U.S.
Born in El Paso to Mexican parents, the forward was eligible to represent both countries.
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Source: http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2011/01/13/omar-salgado-rides-change-of-heart-to-top-of-mls-superdraft/
Edson Buddle Leaves Los Angeles Galaxy for Germany's FC Ingolstadt
Filed under: MLS, Bundesliga (Germany), U.S. Men's National Team, Los Angeles Galaxy
Edson Buddle's desire to play abroad has led him to a club that may be a step down from his MLS team.Rather than playing alongside the likes of Landon Donovan and David Beckham, Buddle will be suiting up for a club barely clinging to its place in the German second division.
FC Ingolstadt, known in soccer circles for all of a week as the site of Freddy Adu's latest desperate trial, announced Monday that it has signed the MLS MVP finalist on a free transfer.
The duration of the deal wasn't announced. Our guess: He'll be there six months. Here's why:
The Future of the U.S. National Team Is 4-5-1
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/11/17/the-future-of-the-us-national-team-is-4-5-1/
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Chelsea show they can come back after efficient victory at Bolton
Although some pundits have suggested that the Blues are out of this season’s Premier League title race, those fans who have spent years watching the Premier League know that the title is never won until a club has picked up … Continue reading
Jerry Jones Spits In The Face of Reality
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/12/14/jerry-jones-spits-in-the-face-of-reality/
Impotent CONCACAF To Plead For Fourth World Cup Spot
Filed under: FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, US Soccer
Remember back in high school when student government candidates would promise things they had absolutely no hope of delivering -- a soda machine in the cafeteria, the extra parking spaces, early release on football Fridays?Well, it appears that Jack Warner is running for class president.
The December World Cup vote exposed the CONCACAF chief and his fellow FIFA executive committee members, American Chuck Blazer and Guatemala's Rafael Salguero, as nothing more than small-time gangsters, able to hold sway in their own little fiefdom but inconsequential at the varsity level.
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Source: http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2011/01/17/impotent-concacaf-to-plead-for-fourth-world-cup-spot/
DTotD: Kevin Muscat's latest (and last?) kamikaze tackle
Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat was once described as the "most hated man in football" by former Birmingham City player Martin Grainger in 2000 and during Saturday's A-League match against Melbourne Heart, he once again proved why.
With the score at 2-2 in the 79th minute, Muscat threw himself at Heart's Adrian Zahra with an ugly high challenge that violently flipped the 20-year-old. Muscat was quickly shown a red card and Zahra had to be carried off the pitch.
Though Zahra didn't suffer any complete tears of ligaments in his knee and won't require surgery, he does have damage to multiple ligaments and will miss the rest of the season. On Sunday, the 37-year-old Muscat expressed remorse and apologized. From the Sydney Morning Herald:
"My number one concern - my only concern - is the welfare of Adrian," Muscat asserted. "It was an incident that I deeply regret. It was a mistimed tackle - dreadfully mistimed - but at no point did I have any intent to injure the player.
''In the next couple of days I will take the opportunity to try and contact him and pass on my sentiments, if he'll accept them. [...]
"I accept everything that's going to be coming my way in relation to bans and suspensions and also criticism of my character, my performance, all that comes with it."
Asked about retirement, Muscat said: "I haven't had a chance to contemplate, or think about it. Unfortunately I mistimed a tackle terribly. Maybe the game's telling me it's passed me by?"
Hopefully Muscat will be given a very long ban to give him ample time to contemplate that question.
Samuel Eto'o had a good time on Chiambretti Night
Inter striker Samuel Eto'o was a guest on Chiambretti Night -- the Italian interview show that takes breaks from all the talking to have models give the guests sexy dances -- Thursday and it appears he enjoyed himself.
Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Fabio Capello are three football men who have been subjected to the program's special format in the past, all of whom produced hilarious reactions all their own. Mourinho went the stoic "I'm trying not to look" route, while Ancelotti let his eyebrow do the talking, and Capello just looked uncomfortable.
Dancing around Eto'o was Venezuelan model Ainett Stephens. And I think it's safe to say Samuel thought she was pretty great. More photos right this way...
Samuel looked up at Ainett with a big smile on his face and hearts clouding his vision...
And then his eyes moved down...
Clearly, Samuel Eto'o enjoys being Samuel Eto'o.
Photos: Getty Images; More at The Spoiler
US International Oguchi Onyewu Finds Net In His Debut With Twente
Ronaldinho Scores Impossible Goals in Training
Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/ronaldinho-scores-impossible-goals-in-training/
US Ties Chile, 1-1, as Young Strikers Juan Agudelo and Teal Bunbury Impress
Filed under: International Soccer, US Soccer, Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, Kansas City Wizards, New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes
For the second time in two national team appearances, teen sensation Juan Agudelo entered as a substitute and made the difference for the Americans.Two months ago in South Africa, his 85th-minute goal was the difference in 1-0 win over the hosts. On Saturday night in Southern California, the 18-year-old drew the penalty kick that lifted the U.S. to a 1-1 tie with Chile.
Fellow reserve Teal Bunbury confidently converted the penalty in the 74th minute (video below), but it was Agudelo's enterprising and incisive run through the heart of the Chilean defense that was the highlight.
The play started with a long low pass from central defender Tim Ream, and Agudelo, who had entered the game along with Bunbury just 15 minutes earlier, unhinged the opposition with a give-and-go with midfielder Alejandro Bedoya. Dribbling into the penalty area at speed, Agudelo was upended by Chile's Sebastián Toro.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Andy Gray Fired Over Sexist Comments
Filed under: English Premier League, Sports Business and Media
LONDON (AP) -- One of British soccer's leading television commentators was fired Tuesday, a day after being taken off the air and temporarily suspended for making sexist remarks about a female match official.Andy Gray, the face of Sky Sports' soccer coverage for the past two decades, was dismissed by the broadcaster after "new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behavior" that took place off-air last month.
The former Scotland striker and broadcast colleague Richard Keys had been reprimanded and removed from duty Monday for making derogatory comments about lineswoman Sian Massey, former referee Wendy Toms and West Ham executive Karren Brady.
"Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behavior," Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said Tuesday. "We have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today."
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Source: http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2011/01/25/andy-gray-fired-over-sexist-comments/
Edson Buddle Scores in Debut with FC Ingolstadt
Filed under: Bundesliga (Germany), U.S. Men's National Team, Los Angeles Galaxy
Two months of inactivity and a move to Germany have not slowed the goal scoring express that is Edson Buddle.The former Los Angeles Galaxy forward, who tallied 19 times in MLS play last year, opened his account with his new club, FC Ingolstadt, on Friday in his first game with the German second-division side.
The 76th-minute volley (video below) lifted Ingolstadt to a 1-0 lead over visiting Duisburg, but Buddle's relegation-threatened club couldn't hold the advantage and wound up settling for a 1-1 draw.
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Source: http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2011/01/21/edson-buddle-scores-in-debut-with-fc-ingolstadt/
And now: The condescending ball boy
"I hope there's something else you're actually good at."
The ball boy revolt has been going on for some time now. From the kid who tossed the ball too high for Jens Lehmann's liking to that other kid who tried to get Anderlecht goalkeeper Silvio Allaj Proto to fight him, ball boys around the world have doing little things to show footballers who's boss. But never have they been quite so heartless as this young man who stood over Panama's Gabriel Torres following his side's Central American Cup semifinal loss to Costa Rica. On penalties. In front of a home crowd.
This ball boy looks down on the already crushed Torres with his hands on his hips and scorn emanating from his face like a laser beam capable of inflicting a terminal illness. Who knows what he actually said to Torres, but judging by the look on the player's face, it was probably insensitive and astoundingly cruel.
The ball boys are an icy breed. Their rule is a merciless one.
Photo: Reuters
Americans Abroad: Yanks Thrive in FA Cup, Mexican League Kicks Off
Filed under: European Soccer, English Premier League, La Liga (Spain), U.S. Men's National Team
If there's a surefire cure for a lack of playing time, it's cup competition. Just ask Jonathan Spector.In November, the American utility man returned from the furthest end of West Ham's bench to notch a brace during the Hammers' 4-0 upset of Manchester United in the English League Cup quarterfinals.
Saturday, Spector accomplished a similar feat, making his first start since Dec. 18 and scoring the winning goal as West Ham defeated Barnsley, 2-0, in the FA Cup third round. The three goals have been the only tallies of Spector's professional career.
The 24-year-old's strike highlighted a fruitful weekend for Americans in FA Cup play.
FIFA12: Out Of The Traps
Source: http://fifasoccerblog.com/blog/fifa12-out-of-the-traps/
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Asian Cup Quarterfinals Preview
Source: http://www.worldcupblog.org/world-football/asian-cup-quarterfinals-preview.html
Weekend Deal Alert: Puma Powercat 1.10 FG-White with Orange
Source: http://soccerprose.com/soccer-fans/weekend-deal-alert-puma-powercat-1-10-fg-white-with-orange/
US National Team Eyes Future Against Chile
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WVHooligan/~3/ntPK4INWWG4/
Villarreal's Cani scores a fantastic goal from the halfway line
When he's not throwing water bottles at Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, Villarreal's Cani shows his awareness and ability by scoring from the halfway line against Osasuna. Only a few minutes after Osasuna equalized to make it 1-1 just after halftime, Cani launched this perfectly placed ball over the head of backtracking goalkeeper Ricardo to put Villarreal back on top on its way to a 4-2 win on Saturday.
[Rewind video: Basketball coach hits blindfolded half-court shot]
Cani wouldn't have even been eligible for this match had the red card he was shown for throwing that bottle at the celebrating Mourinho from the Villrreal bench last Sunday not been reduced to a yellow card on appeal. But to Ricardo's chagrin, he played and he did this.
Maybe next time Mourinho annoys Cani, he'll take advantage of this accuracy and kick a ball at him instead of tossing a bottle. Because there most definitely will be a next time.
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A Wish to Dump the Dish in 2011
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/12/31/a-wish-to-dump-the-dish-in-2011/
Birmingham overcome by bubbles, Ben Foster's goof-up
The bubbles forever being blown by West Ham gently surrounded Birmingham manager Alex McLeish during the Hammers 2-1 win in the first leg of the Carling Cup semifinal on Tuesday. However, there was probably nothing gentle about what McLeish wanted to do to goalkeeper Ben Foster after he let Carlton Cole's winning goal slip through his legs.
That goal, in excruciating pictures, right this way...
Whoops.
Photos: Getty Images, Reuters
Michael Stahl Shows Off His Laser Rocket Leg
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/10/29/michael-stahl-shows-off-his-laser-rocket-leg/
Monday, January 24, 2011
US International Oguchi Onyewu Finds Net In His Debut With Twente
Site Maintenance on Sunday
Source: http://www.barcelonafootballblog.com/5968/site-maintenance-sunday/
Bunbury gets first U.S. goal, funniest goal call you'll hear today
Saturday night's friendly between the U.S. and Chile ended up being a predictably disjointed performance from a young U.S. side not used to playing together. But the night was salvaged when Teal Bunbury scored a 74th minute penalty kick that would end the match at 1-1 and produce a meme that will probably follow the 20-year-old throughout his career.
Of course, the final score didn't matter and the match was really all about getting a look at some of the U.S.'s more promising young talents. Telefutura's Spanish-speaking match commentator Pablo Ramirez stole the show, though, with his little celebratory ditty for the Canadian-born Sporting KC striker.
"I like that Boon-boo-ree -- I like that Boon-boo-ree! Teal Boonbooree!" Ramirez sang, sounding just as pleased with himself for coming up with that little tune as he was with the goal itself. Meanwhile, Bunbury and Juan Agudelo, who earned the penalty in the first place, did an out-of-sync rendition of The Dougie to complete the awesomely hilarious scene.
Understandably inspired by this, Jason Davis from Match Fit USA and Sporting KC conspired to produce a remix of Ramirez's call set to the Black Eyed Peas' "Boom Boom Pow." Rock your shoulders to its splendor right this way...
So there you go. Now you have a new ringtone.
What?s Christmas Without Cookies?
Source: http://www.davesfootballblog.com/post/2010/12/25/whats-christmas-without-cookies/
Transfer Window Madness: Get Your Random Moves On
Source: http://www.barcelonafootballblog.com/5878/transfer-window-madness-random-moves/
Monday Transfer Inaction, and Apparently There Was a Female Linesman
So, apparently there was a female assistant referee running the lines for the Wolves match. Having noted that she got a potentially tricky call right when judging Meireles onside in the lead-up to Torres’ first goal–though she then got a somewhat easier call on Maxi wrong as Torres [...]