The UEFA Cup group stage wrapped up this week, with the rest of the slots for the competition’s round of 32 being filled. There was at least one place up for grabs in several of the eight groups, which meant … Read More→
I remain a slave to tradition. Every year, I make a complete fool of myself at the office Christmas party, and this year was no exception. After consuming a few too many ales, I made a misguided play for the … Read More→
Earning the respect of Michael Essien (which may well be a fellow Ghanaian, but is also a player of international level and member of one of the top 10 European teams), that’s no easy feat. Earning the respect of the … Read More→
The 08/09 Champions League Second Round Draw is here. Now that the group stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete, it’s time to look ahead to the draw for the first knockout round, which will be held next Friday. … Read More→
It is a desperate, desperate time at Valencia CF. So desperate that the president doesn’t come to matches, that the fans do not remain in their seats till the final whistle, that the manager cannot hide the grayness seeping into … Read More→
There’s no crying in football, right? Don’t tell that to Sampdoria’s Antonio Cassano, the skilled but obviously attitude-challenged forward, who’s had his share of fits and outbursts in the past with Roma and Real Madrid, but took it to a … Read More→
It is Christmas time and the goose is getting fat as they say! It is also that time of year when the English football season goes into overdrive. Our four professional leagues make silly demands on our footballers to ask … Read More→
Game: Blackburn Rovers v Arsenal Venue: Ewood Park Competition: Carling Cup Quarterfinal Date: Tuesday, 18 December Kickoff: 2000 GMT Blackburn v Arsenal preview If their last meeting is anything to go by, this game will have plenty of kicks, scrapes … Read More→
Game: Manchester City v Tottenham Venue: Eastlands Competition: Carling Cup Quarterfinal Date: Tuesday, 18 December Kickoff: 1945 GMT Manchester City v Tottenham preview Tottenham take on high-flying Manchester City at the Eastlands in the first of two Carling Cup 07/08 … Read More→
43rd minute at the Mestalla on Saturday night. FC Barcelona are winning against Valencia CF 2-0 and are in cruise control. Then a cruel thing happens: Lionel Messi pulls a hamstring and is escorted off the pitch. Then a doubly … Read More→
I’m a fan of David Beckham. I think he’s a hard working, solid player, completely outside of any marketing or publicity tools he brings to the table. I’m not sure that Beckham is one of the greatest players in world, … Read More→
Grand Slam Sunday headlined Week 17 of the English Premier League season, with Manchester United edging Liverpool at Anfield, and Arsenal poking past Chelsea to remain on top of the league table. But, that wasn’t the only action worth watching … Read More→
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