Why Modern Footballers Are Losing It - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold Its Soul
by Rob Smyth and Georgina Turner
Published 1st December, £11.99 paperback original, Elliott & Thompson
Jumpers for Goalposts is a fascinating and funny reflection on why football has changed so much
since the inception of the English Premier League in 1992, and why the old descriptions of "the
beautiful game" and "the people's game" no longer fit.
It wasn't exactly a beautiful game, but Manchester United's 1-0 victory against Aston Villa was
loaded with talking points.
The biggest storyline from the match wasn't United's victory, but the serious ankle injury
suffered by Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, who rolled his ankle and appeared to suffer severe
ligament damage.
Photo: Courtesy US Soccer
Philly Soccer Page
Today marks the return of one series and the start of another. First, fresh on the heels of our
series of raves, we begin our series of season reviews of every Philadelphia Union player who saw
more than ten minutes of action in 2011 (sorry Morgan!
Once again FOX is promoting its English Premier League coverage as part of its Sunday sports
package. The network is offering a high profile match-up (Arsenal/Manchester United) on the FOX
mother ship as part of the lead-up to the network's live broadcast of the NFC Championship. As
we have reported, the network has seen great ratings from its re-broadcasts of the EPL and the
live telecasts promises to generate an even larger audience.
Footballers and False Idols - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold Its Soul
by Rob Smyth and Georgina Turner
Published 1st December, £11.99 paperback original, Elliott & Thompson
Jumpers for Goalposts is a fascinating and funny reflection on why football has changed so much
since the inception of the Premier League in 1992, and why the old descriptions of "the beautiful
game" and "the people's game" no longer fit.
Socrates, the great Brazilian soccer maverick, has died at age 57. Those who saw him play were
moved by his style. He glided over the grass, his intelligence working the angles, carving space,
inspirational and beautiful. He was unlike the other midfield maestro of his era Maradona. The
Argentine was a short squat explosive; Socrates embodied elegance and poise, something special, the
man with the golden heel.
The Commercialisation of the European Cup - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold Its Soul
by Rob Smyth and Georgina Turner
Published 1st December, £11.99 paperback original, Elliott & Thompson
Jumpers for Goalposts is a fascinating and funny reflection on why football has changed so much
since the inception of the English Premier League in 1992, and why the old descriptions of "the
beautiful game" and "the people's game" no longer fit.
Watching the 1982 World Cup in my parent's basement, my brother and I pranced around our basement
trying to imitate the beauty of Socrates. No-look passes, flicks and back heels were introduced to
a growing soccer nation, and I was clearly swept up in it.
With the passing of the Brazilian midfielder this past weekend at the age of 57, Gabriele Marcotti
writes of the great playmaker and leader of the Brazilian football revolution.
Current Saprissa and Costa Rican right sided player Heiner Mora to the Seattle Sounders rumors
are shifting from "just another rumor" to "hey that sounds legit" based on his latest interview
with al Dia. Both he and the President of Saprissa are quoted in the story that an offer is on the
table. Now, there have been a handful of players who have been quoted as signed with the Sounders
that never donned the Rave Green, so this isn't a certainty.
The FA's role in FA Cup's demise - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold Its Soul
by Rob Smyth and Georgina Turner
Published 1st December, £11.99 paperback original, Elliott & Thompson
Jumpers for Goalposts is a fascinating and funny reflection on why football has changed so much
since the inception of the English Premier League in 1992, and why the old descriptions of "the
beautiful game" and "the people's game" no longer fit.
There are moments of true magic in the beautiful game of football. This year, perhaps no one
knows this better than SSC Napoli in sizzling form in the Serie A, and now having sealed their spot
in the final sixteen of the Champions League! Napoli's debut in the Champions League has been
nothing less than a Cinderella story.
Sir Geoff Hurst video special: Bobby Moore, West Ham, winning the World Cup and
more
Sir Geoff Hurst turned 70 on December 8th and to celebrate MirrorFootball is proud to present
this exclusive video in which the living legend talks us through the stories behind his greatest
moments.
Cashing In On Fan Support - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Jumpers for Goalposts: How Football Sold Its Soul
by Rob Smyth and Georgina Turner
Published 1st December, £11.99 paperback original, Elliott & Thompson
Jumpers for Goalposts is a fascinating and funny reflection on why football has changed so much
since the inception of the English Premier League in 1992, and why the old descriptions of "the
beautiful game" and "the people's game" no longer fit.
La Liga Talk recently sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with ESPN Deportes soccer
analyst (and World Cup star) Mario Kempes to discuss El Clasico as well as his memories of playing
in Spain with Valencia.
Here's the interview:
DH: Who is the better manager?
By THOMAS FLOYD
Perhaps the fiercest rivalry the beautiful game has to offer will be renewed at the Bernabeu on
this weekend, and -- what's new? -- the stakes are high.
With Real Madrid three points clear of FC Barcelona with a game in hand, Saturday's Clasico (4
p.
Our story is not unique nor is it amazing but it really is indicative of how the Timbers have
continued to be a big part of the Portland community. I asked my Dad to relate his thoughts and
memories of the Timbers in the 70's and I will explain how his involvement shaped my family and our
love for Soccer and the Timbers.
This afternoon the Houston Dynamo will officially announce a stadium rights naming deal with
BBVA Compass, which means that come May 12, 2012, the Houston Dynamo will play their first home
game at BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston. Reports indicate that the deal between the Dynamo
and BBVA Compass is for ten years at a cost of $20 million.
The Beautiful Game is loved by all of us and we all enjoy spreading football across the globe.
However, there are some in need right now that would truly appreciate soccer equipment in their
area of the world. In addition ...
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As part of Stumptown Footy's continuing offseason autobiographical series on how soccer explains
our lives, here's my very long story about my youth soccer playing days in Minnesota, stints in
Europe, and eventual connection with the Portland Timbers. It's the story of a lifelong search for
a soccer team to support, and all the stumbling blocks along the way.
Belatedly, a roundup of links regarding the passing of Brazilian great Socrates a couple weeks ago:
Remembering Brazil's Soccer Philosopher King, penned by Gabriele Marcotti,
appeared in the WSJ the day after his death:
Sunday [December 4] morning marked the passing of Socrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de
Oliveira, better known simply as Socrates.
This is our last installment in a series of post setting out the top business stories in
American soccer from 2011. We have looked at Portland and Kansas City while also discussing NBC's
entry as a soccer broadcaster and FOX's big play for World Cup television rights. We will set up
a vote to select the top story early next week.
Want to feel better about your Xmas bloat? Look at these pictures of Ronaldo's charity
comeback!
There's no denying the fact that Brazilian legend Ronaldo is one of the greatest strikers ever
to have played the beautiful game. Unfortunately, there's also no denying that he was prone to
carrying more timber than an octopus lumberjack.
A WINNER IN BRAZILIAN HEARTS SOCRATES
We were stuck in transit at an airport when the news broke that Brazilian football legend
Socrates passed away on Dec 4 and couldn't write a tribute to him in time. Many
football-loving fathers, brothers and grandads out there speak highly of this man whose legacy is
well-documented by the passion of the Brazilians.
