The Offside

A win a win!

Socratinho — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:00:26 -0600

Grande Madson Long time no see. Commitments and what not have restricted my posting but here I am. We just schooled Coritiba at the Vila Belmiro. A 4x0 victory made all the sweeter since we beat one of our rivals for Copa Sudamericana football next term. Good times. A positive result against Avai means that continental football is on for next ...

More MLS Cup Chatter

NathanHJ — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:56:08 -0600

I thought I would add one more post before the big game this evening and add a bunch of links for you to peruse at your leisure. First, Diane added some insight into my posting from yesterday on the topic of who's really the underdog here. I personally think that the Galaxy should be considered the underdog because the team is older, ...

Preview: 2009 MLS Cup

Dave Martinez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:21:44 -0600

This is what MLS has been waiting for; a chance to show off their trophy player and their showcase franchise, on the grandest stage they have to offer. In front of what is expected to be a tremendous audience at QWest Field in Seattle, MLS stars will be shining brightly in one of the most anticipated finals in recent ...

Thierry Henry Handball Video Game; Most Epic Rant in Football History?

Martin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:42:31 -0600

This flash game regarding the Thierry Henry handball is great. Play it and let me know what your high score is in the comments section. I got up to 57. In other good stuff on the internet, a supporter of League 2 Grimsby Town FC, currently second from bottom and thus in very real danger of being relegated out of ...

Resurrection of Jesus -- in style!

Kamran — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:16:53 -0600

Out of action since October 4th, when both goals in the game were scored by him as well. Goals #185, #186 and #187 in Serie A, moving past Gabriel Batistuta at #8 in all time scorers chart. Goals #7, #8, #9 in the current Serie A season, leapfrogging past Eto'o, Trezeguet, Pato, Gilardino, Hamsik, Milito and Pazzini. Joint leading scorer in the current ...

Talk of Loic Remy transfer overwhelms Nice-TFC match

Dave Trotter — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:27:05 -0600

Both Toulouse and Nice, who started the season down near, or in, the relegation zone, are looking to do Auxerre-type climbs to the top this weekend as they take on each other at Stade de Ray in Nice. And while both teams are getting ready for their match, the talk about winter transfers continue to dominate, especially in the case of ...

United hits a Set; Back in Second Place

Ryan — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:21:22 -0600

First off, let me apologize for not having a live-blog for the game. I had to drive back to my parent's house for the Thanksgiving holiday, and was not able to get back until the game was well under way, and my current internet (damn you parents) is spotty as all hell. Second, I was wrong. I said "United would win ...

El Clásico

Jeremy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:54 -0600

Not much needs saying. Schiavi is in. It's los Sin Aliento. Banfield won yesterday. Needless to say, Newell's won't need any loudspeakers this day. ...

Marseille 1-0 PSG: Where is this team going?

Thomas — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:32:40 -0600

I didn't see the match, but it's pretty clear from the highlights that we were completely outplayed. The lineup was like this: Coupet Ceara-Camara-Sakho-Armand Jallet-Chantome-Clement-Sessegnon Luyindula-Erding It's nice to see that Chantome started, but it was only due to Maka's suspension, so he was played as a defensive midfielder, where he is far from his best. Jallet has been good for us, but I question ...

I knew it all along...

Richard — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:46:30 -0600

...I just can't prove it. AJ Auxerre 2 (Coulibaly 45, Ndinga 88) AS Monaco 0 I haven't blogged in awhile. The last time I was ready to post, ASM was in second. I had written a long post titled 'End the Season Now!', which basically said I was thrilled by our early-season results but I know we had no chance at keeping this ...

Messi Gets A Boot To The Face

Dave Martinez — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:44:46 -0600

Fernando Amorebieta would make Hulk Hogan get all misty eyed with this performance. But where is the follow up leg drop? (I hope some of you watched wrestling as kids . . . if not? That reference just flew straight over your head) Now somebody get Messi an ice pack! ...

Barnsley 1-0 Cardiff

Oli — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:34:54 -0600

If scoring free-kicks is that easy, I think I’ll fancy a go. I’ve embedded two videos of it (when the extended Football League show highlights are stupidly taken down by the Football League, you an still watch the hugely entertaining version from the away end), and in both of them, especially the home made one, the shot takes a deflection ...

Napoli - Lazio

cathal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:58:36 -0600

Our boys are in Naples today to take down a fast-improving Napoli side who will be looking to keep their good run going with three points. Considering our league position, we are also likely to throw caution to the wind here and go for the win. It should be an attacking free-flowing game of football so I'm salivating as I ...

Wiping the slate clean

Ben — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:17:27 -0600

I've managed to find some time away from University work, moving house and FIFA10 to face my guilt, and get this blog back up and running. One match turned into two, then deadline day transfers, and suddenly two matches had turned into ten. So, I'm not even going to attempt to regurgitate all the facts since the last post, more start ...

Milan v Cagliari

Gianfranco — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:12:51 -0600

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Catawhere?

Steven — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:12:08 -0600

Palermo = Sicilia, Catania = Africa. ...

MLS Cup 2009 - Dear Seattle...

Rocky Cole — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:33 -0600

Dear Seattle, it's been quite a year for you all up there. After all, an expansion team is not supposed to do what you all did. I have to give you 'props' big-time! Seriously, the Seattle fans came out and supported a well-designed and well-staffed team, hammering all MLS attendance records. Then, the Sounders took the Lamar Hunt US Open ...

Mallorca-Almeria

Jeremy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:14:44 -0600

After a break for international games, Mallorca returns home to face Almeria, who is lead by NASL and Southern California legend Hugo Sanchez. Mallorca has had time to regroup after their away loss to Barca where they played a respectable match but were again reminded that the top teams in La Liga are just better top to bottom. Nothing to be ...

The slow death of a football fan

Chris Paraskevas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:49:38 -0600

It’s always a measure of the state of a club when the mere sight of it dampens your spirits despite the end of your final university exams. Despite the sense of unbridled joy of the hours leading into another forgettable defeat to a lowly side, yours truly was coming to terms with the Nirvana that is going to be three ...

International Breaks Need Alarm Clocks (Totti/Party, Etc.)

chris — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:42:10 -0600

Roma v Bari There's a game in less than 12 hours. Pass the word. Squad Andreolli Baptista Bertagnoli Brighi Burdisso Cassetti Cerci Cicinho Doni Faty Guberti Menez Mexes Motta Okaka Perrotta Pizarro Riise Taddei Totti Vucinic Assenti: Juan, De Rossi XI Julio Sergio Motta, Mexes, Burdisso, Riise Taddei, Brighi, Pizarro, Perrotta Vucinic, Totti. Roma News says it's so. I recommend night-long candle light vigils and as many rosaries as possible between now and game time. This is not a good idea. ...