"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
"Alas", said the mouse, "the whole world is growing smaller every day. At the beginning it
was so big that I was afraid, I kept running and running, and I was glad when I saw walls far away
to the right and left, but these long walls have narrowed so quickly that I am in the last chamber
already, and there in the corner stands the trap that I must run into.
Theo Walcott in long-term contract talks by SC Walcott at times can be the most frustrating player
on the pitch but when in full flowing mode he can sometimes be almost unstoppable. Theo over the
years has had many critics, many slating his poor crossing or even his general football brain. But
in the last [.
Sir Alex Ferguson has given further reaction to the completion of the signing of Robin van
Persie, claiming that the former Arsenal captain was "desperate" to join United.
"We're delighted," said Ferguson. "It's not been an easy one, Arsene Wenger didn't
want to sell, but the boy wanted to come and that's important.
I am quite surprised to still find Arsenal supporters who actually believe that van Persie was
serious when he wrote that he was not going to renew his contract because he wanted to go to a club
where he would win trophies.
Although, I am not 100% convinced that he personally wrote or even endorsed the piece that
everyone refers to on the web site that bares his name; I do think on balance that we have to
believe it because, quite simply, he has never denied it.
I am quite surprised to still find Arsenal supporters who actually believe that van Persie was
serious when he wrote that he was not going to renew his contract because he wanted to go to a club
where he would win trophies.
Although, I am not 100% convinced that he personally wrote or even endorsed the piece that
everyone refers to on the web site that bares his name; I do think on balance that we have to
believe it because, quite simply, he has never denied it.
I am quite surprised to still find Arsenal supporters who actually believe that van Persie was
serious when he wrote that he was not going to renew his contract because he wanted to go to a club
where he would win trophies.
Although, I am not 100% convinced that he personally wrote or even endorsed the piece that
everyone refers to on the web site that bares his name; I do think on balance that we have to
believe it because, quite simply, he has never denied it.
Appreciation For Tomas Rosicky: A True Gunner Time for a break from the mind deteriorating tabloids
and rumours drumming into the brain. Enough of the hype, the absolute nonsense, and the heated
discussions over "what needs to happen...blah blah blah listen to me me me" It's time to sit back
and enjoy a post where [.
I've Been Supporting Arsenal for 27 Years, and ...
by Gord
1 Introduction
I'm sorry, I am getting tired of crap comments. What got me into this state was someone who
wrote in (who I am calling Super-brain) and who said (on the night the 2012 season ended) something
to the effect [.
Today is the first anniversary of the death of my friend Bobby Rhine. Bobby was so young when he
left us; it's still quite hard for me to wrap my brain around his passing. Every time I enter the
FC Dallas Stadium press box for a game, a small part of my mind nudges me to turn into the press
box and chat with Bobby.
Despite holding the lion's share of possession and shots, Man City barely scraped out a last second
win at home against EPL fresh faces, Southampton in this 3-2 winner. It only cost them Aguero,
who tore an ACL, to win. Question now is, will Man City buy him a new body and transplant his
brain, or make him into the $1mil man?
Last night at Livestrong Sporting Park, Kansas City and Houston played to one of the more dull/drab
performances of the season. Neither team really looked overly interested going forward. The heat
yesterday in Kansas City certainly played a role, even thought a minor cold from came through and
dropped the temperature from near 100 to near 90 instead.
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain this week: Sergio Aguero will be out for about a month,
but as we mentioned earlier in the week, Manchester City still have plenty of other options up
front and really ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain on this Saturday afternoon just a few hours after the
Premier League has kicked off. Here are your Gameweek 1 Fantasy Premier League news and notes:
MICHU. Swansea won 5-0 on ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain as the transfer season continues and pre-season friendlies
are in full swing: Chelsea have splashed the cash on 20-year-old Brazil playmaker Oscar from
Internacional Greedy Luka Modric has ruined his spell ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain this week... Stuart Pearce has some explaining to do [see
video above] as David Beckham is on top form while Team GB prepares for the Olympics Mario
Balotelli is partying ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain as we start the weekend: John Terry found not guilty today
on racism charges [Talksport] Zlatan Ibrahimovic's big-money move from AC Milan to Paris
Saint-Germain is not done yet, but the ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain as we prepare to roll out our Euro 2012 fantasy previews
imminently... But first, some news: Liverpool choose Swansea's Rodgers, not Wigan's Martinez [SB
Nation] Frank Lampard suffers England Euro 2012 ... Continue reading →
A bit of what's going on in Butt's Brain as we are still catching our breath from the last day of
the Premier League season: The oldest looking 28 year old in history, Arjen Robben, will be the key
man ... Continue reading →
Brad Evans play as a right mid started a little while ago. It was due to the strong play of Andy
Rose and the benching of Fredy Montero and then just continued, except for those times when he was
used at right back or at center mid. He's even popped up at left mid for a bit. There was a theory,
one I really wanted to be true because I like fun tactical stuff and I like how Evans plays, that
he was now being used as a roving midfielder.
Coming off a rather horrible week, the Seattle Sounders got just what they needed with a win
over Cascadia Cup rivals the Vancouver Whitecaps. The winning goal was provided by none other than
Fredy Montero, who made a bit of a surprise appearance off the bench. A surprise only because he
figured to be starting.
As you may know, SBNation picked up The Offside & WCB last year(quick up top and to the right).
While awaiting the full switch-over (it's a process), as a way of simply keeping things ticking,
updates do arrive on these shores from time to time and will continue to do so throughout the
tournament.
OTP gives you the lowdown on all the Euro 2012 teams. 10 word description: Tournament specialists
make familiar trip to Poland with exciting generation. Coach: Joachim Low Jogi stepped out of
Jurgen Klinsmann's shadow in 2006 and has left most people in no doubt that he was always the
footballing brain behind the operation.
Normally in a transfer saga, it's the selling club that puts a price tag on the player that's in demand. But in the case of Gareth Bale, Zinedine Zidane director of football at Real Madrid, one of Bale's main suitors has done the job for them. Doing his best Antiques Roadshow impression, Zizou [...]
The "Wanderings" are going to be a sub-section of //fortheintegrityofsoccer.blogs.com/, and will
include anything I care to write about or clarify in my "butterfly brain". Morpho sulkowski is a
south American iridescent butterfly with a wingspan of 4-5 inches, and...
As you've probably surmised, I'm down in the NSC Bat Cave, which means I owe you all a token. And
should probably throw you in front of the tube for distraction. Hence, we have one of my absolute
favorite films in recent years, for your enjoyment/brain derailment to avoid loss of sanity from
fretting our open transfer situations.
If I was asked to describe Nani in a word, then I would say 'Frustrating'. Forget about me, I
think almost every United fan would say that and I don't think I need to tell any of you why we
think so. The game against Everton itself was a perfect example of a typical Nani performance so
irritating at times that I was ready to hurl every solid object that was within my reach at the
telly.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is prepared to adapt to fit in with what Brendan Rodgers wants but
insists he can still play a dynamic game.
Gerrard is now 32 and has had a number of injuries in his career, leading to suggestions that his
future may be more as a deep-lying midfielder.
However, the England international says he still wants to play with the same energetic approach
that has always been one of his strengths.
More of the same from the Rapids. Boneheaded defending combined with a complete lack of creativity
led to a 2-0 loss and the loss of the Rocky Mountain Cup, again. I won't discuss the Rapids offense
because there was none. 0 shots on goal in the game. On the defense things were relatively solid
until Wynne brain-locked again.
Brain sent me a response to the article the article he inspired concerning mental toughness
which I posted just last week. Half-Ref asked if I could get a response from Brian Baxter, the
Sports Psychologist I was able to sit down with early in the year. Brain sent me an email after
that and this is his response: (The Brian who responded was not Brian Baxter)
Here's my take on the article:
I like the answers that some of the other posters have given
In short, mental toughness can be taught, as long as the athlete(s) want to learn it.
As it relates to a post, let me just say that it's ok if a reader "doesn't get it".Â
People can't be convinced or changed with a solitary article not at their core anyways.
Every time I write one of these, my brain screams:
Junior Seau's girlfriend made a frantic all to 911 when she discovered Seau dead with a
self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday.
"Oh my God, I need an ambulance," the girlfriend of the former USC and NFL linebacker said as
she cried. "Oh my God.... My boyfriend shot himself." A nearly nine-minute conversation with the
emergency dispatcher took place, and audio of the call was released by Oceanside officials on
Friday.
