Archive for February 2009

WPS ‘reveal’ uniforms, Barcelona dance around Miami, MLS slash reserves while Galaxy prepares for life without Beckham

WPS uniforms

A picture says a thousand words, a video says more. Debate even flared at the Washington Post about the skirt controversy. Arena recharges Galaxy roster to fly with or without Beckham Whether David Beckham stays or goes, the LA Galaxy will stagger on. Forging ahead, this week Bruce Arena jettisoned five (and more on the…

Premier League Weekend Predictions, Rick Parry Stepping Down at Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea in Blockbuster Swap Deal?, and more

The weekend’s here, but. So, while you get ready for this weekend’s Premier League action (and the Carling Cup), get caught up on all of Friday’s headlines.

Football Legends: The Managers

Football Legends: The Managers

Being the MANAGER can often be a thankless job. You’re always under pressure to get good results, and your job security is virtually nonexistent. If you’re at a big club, then you had better produce some silverware otherwise, you’ll have to update that résumé. The old adage about how it’s a whole lot easier to…

What does Parry’s departure mean for Liverpool?

Great article from Matt Ladson at thisisanfield. And he’s right- there isn’t really anything that makes the position of the club and the fans any clearer. One thing’s for sure, and that’s that things couldn’t really stay as they were for much longer. Bill Hicks seems to have been pulling out all the stops in…

When not to trust Arsene’s methods…

Arsene Wenger has incredible faith in his players and while some Arsenal fans, the press at large and supporters of rival clubs slate Mr Wenger for his ‘stubbornness’, you’ve got to give him credit for what he’s achieved (through his faith in his players) at Arsenal over the last decade. When Wenger says Arsenal can…

Primetime Football – Rafael Benitez, 48, from Liverpool, the quiz-show contestant

Rafael Benitez - king of Liverpool

Chris Tarrant: Welcome back to another episode of Who wants to buy some pampered millionaires? – the show where we ask fifteen questions and fifteen correct answers can win you a Sheikh’s ransom for the summer. I’m joined today by Rafael, 48, from Liverpool. So Rafael, how are you feeling so far? Rafael: I am…

Arsenal v Fulham Preview – Saturday 28 February 2009 – Premier League

Arsenal v Fulham Saturday 28 February 2009, Emirates Stadium Kickoff: 15:00     Arsenal Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sunderland at home in their last league outing, making a run of four successive league draws and 12 straight matches without a loss. In their last five matches, Arsenal have won one (vs Hull City) and drew…

Chelsea v Wigan Preview – Saturday 28 February 2009 – Premier League

Chelsea v Wigan Saturday 28 February 2009, Stamford Bridge Kickoff: 15:00     Chelsea Chelsea defeated in-form Aston Villa 1-0 away in their last league encounter, ending a run of two league matches without a win. In their last five matches, Chelsea have won three (vs Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Stoke City), drawn one (vs…

Everton v West Brom Preview – Saturday 28 February 2009 – Premier League

Everton v West Bromwich Albion Saturday 28 February 2009, Goodison Park Kickoff: 12:45     Everton Everton drew 0-0 away against Newcastle United in their last league outing, their third draw in five matches. In their last five matches, Everton have won one (vs Bolton), drawn three (vs Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool) and lost one…

UEFA Cup Down to the Last 16, Arsenal Announce Profit Increase, Talks of AC Milan Takeover Just a Rumor, and more

Here’s a look at some of yesterday’s headlines to munch on, along with your morning slice of cheesy goodness.


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