Our friends over at New England Soccer Today are once again flexing their muscles and showing
off their superior sources, and today's piece does not disappoint. Few people were probably
expecting Monsef Zerka to return this season, but most were operating under the assumption that the
front office was at least making some attempt to bring him back at a reduced salary.
This game was anti-climatic in some ways. As discussed in the preview, the fighting spirit of a
relegation candidate could have been the only factor that made this a compelling contest. It was
nowhere to be seen. Wolves started in a somewhat diffident manner and the events of the opening 10
odd minutes virtually killed the contest.
At current pace, the Manchester Derby could settle right below Clasico levels in a few years
time. The spending and success on the blue side of town will only breed animosity, while history
still remains firmly in the red half of town.
Plus Carlos Tevez will be involved* and nothing fans the flames like a sign celebrating Fergie's
ultimate demise.
Nearly 24 hours have passed since the LA Galaxy were bounced prematurely from the CONCACAF
Champions League, and I've decided that it is indeed a debacle.
This was something the Galaxy had invested heavily in, this tournament. The Galaxy fancy themselves
a global club, a brand, an identity that goes beyond your average MLS club.
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By Chris Wright
A flurry of late goals saw Chelsea rack up an impressive scoreline against Championship paupers
Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge, with Juan Mata sticking away Florent Malouda's cut-back just after
half-time before Ramires (85th and 87th minutes) and Frank Lampard (93rd) padded out the rout as
the clock dwindled down to nowt.
photo by Jon Lorentz/Orlando City SC
By FRANCO PANIZO
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Hundreds of people clad in red and purple were on their feet. Some were banging
drums, others were chanting and a another group was cracking jokes at the referee who was
officiating the match being played right in front of their eyes.
As dream debuts go, David Estrada's was just about perfect. OK, so Wednesday's start against
Santos Laguna wasn't really a "debut" in the generally accepted sense of the word. Estrada has made
a handful of appearances and even made a couple of starts for the Seattle Sounders during his first
two seasons with the team.
Liverpool 2: Suarez 23′, Downing 57′Stoke City 1: Crouch 23′
Stewart Downing's second half strike sends Liverpool back to Anfield South for next month's FA
Cup semi-final, with the hosts narrowly getting past Stoke. First half goals from Luis Suarez and
Peter Crouch left the match level at the break, but a positive response after the restart proved
enough to give Liverpool the victory.
This game was anti-climatic in some ways. As discussed in the preview, the fighting spirit of a
relegation candidate could have been the only factor that made this a compelling contest. It was
nowhere to be seen. Wolves started in a somewhat diffident manner and the events of the opening 10
odd minutes virtually killed the contest.
A dinosaur?
Nary a peep.
That's what will happen.
As another Premiership campaign bullets down the stretch and Manchester United goes ahead by a
few horse lengths, so dribbles to closure the likely Premiership career of a peculiar one, Dimitar
Berbatov.
It's almost an incredulous that a player who was last year's co-Golden Boot winner 20 in the
Premiership last year to share the title with the one and only Carlos Tevez has become such an
afterthought both by his manager and by the ravenous English press.
