Archive for June 2007

Chelsea FC 07/08 Team Lineup

I’m a die-hard Chelsea fan I have been destroyed by the loss of both the Premiership title and (again) the lack of a champions league trophy to add to the trophy cabinet. But I’m far from blaming this on Mourinho. I think I speak for every Chelsea fan when I say he is the ONLY…

Solving the mess of international friendlies

Solving the mess of international friendlies

A plan to change the face of international football, and provide opportunities and funds for football at lower levels. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this, and your suggestions and improvements in the comments please. I thought this up during the second half of the England-Brazil game tonight, which summed up everything poor about these type of games, and served to highlight the opportunity we have to make real improvements.

Chelsea’s smart signings point to a very difficult title defense for Manchester United

Chelsea’s smart signings point to a very difficult title defense for Manchester United

Where Manchester United splashed the cash and chased Owen Hargreaves for over an year, Chelsea moved in quietly and picked up Steve Sidwell on a free. And when Manchester United completed the anticipated signing of Nani and coupled that with the surprise signing of Anderson, Chelsea responded with another surprise, this time with Claudio Pizarro.

England Home Kit 2007/2009

Watching England play yesterday, I kept thinking that they had a really sweet kit. Then I realised that I hadn’t done the appropriate ‘new England kit post, so here it is.

Thoughts on the England-Brazil game

Thoughts on the England-Brazil game

Watched the England-Brazil friendly last night, some thoughts on the game:

Saha’s and Heinze’s future at Manchester United

In the last couple of months, there has been a lot of debate about what will happen to Louis Saha and Gabriel Heinze during the transfer season. In the media at least, Heinze is the popular choice for leaving Manchester United, while Saha’s injury problems have made him unwanted for certain Mancheser United fans. But…