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Boro knocked out the Cup

FC Boro 17 November @ 07:43 PM EST

If you missed the first game against Port Vale, well tonight was more or less the same, but without the dramatic injury time equaliser. Boro again were the better side for the majority of the game, but failed to convert their chances and ended up losing the game due to an error by captain Mark Roberts.

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Liverpool FC Academy Seek Revenge Against Wolverhampton Wanderers In FA Youth Cup

Anfield Talk 17 November @ 05:23 PM EST
Liverpool under-18s will get the chance to gain speedy revenge on Wolverhampton Wanderers after being drawn at home against them in the third round of the FA Youth Cup.
Rodolfo Borrell's side lost 2-1 after a goal five minutes from time gave Wolves the points in the FA Premier Academy League on Saturday. Click to continue reading...

Live Coverage of Bayer Leverkusen v Eintracht Frankfurt, Derby County v Coventry City, and Bristol Rovers v Southampton

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 06 November @ 03:26 AM EST

It's a light day of soccer/football on Friday, November 6, 2009. The German Bundesliga has their typical Friday match along with matches in the English Championship and English FA Cup. These three matches will be covered live at Free Live Sports TV. The links for each match are below along with match times.

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Port Vale Preview

FC Boro 05 November @ 05:41 PM EST

Stevenage embark on another FA Cup journey this weekend as they travel up to Stoke to face League 2 side Port Vale. This time last year we were preparing for another trip up the M1, that time it was to Leicester, who comfortably beat us 3-0 at the Walkers Stadium. Now though, Boro are a much improved and experienced team.

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Bristol Rovers 0-4 Leeds United League One Highlights (Video)

Caught Offside 28 October @ 05:21 AM EST

Leeds United extended their lead at the top of League One with this imperious display against Bristol Rovers.

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Americans Abroad: Tuesday Rewind

Soccer By Ives 27 October @ 05:54 PM EST


By TRAVIS CLARK

Even though it was just a Tuesday, there was plenty of action to go around in Europe today, with Cup competitions calling American players into action. Tim Howard and Brad Guzan were both starters today as the Carling Cup resumed in England.

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The Sweeper: Club Prevents Supporters from Kicking Racism Out of Football

Pitch Invasion 22 October @ 09:29 AM EST

Big Story
It's been a bad week for football with racism by fan(s) prominently rearing its head again. Supporters continue to take a stand against racism in the game, but sometimes even their own clubs don't support their efforts in a shocking and petty move, Bristol Rovers management have refused to run an anti-racism ad in the club's matchday magazine by the club's own supporters trust, the Gas Independent Fans' Trust (GIFT).

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Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 18 October @ 06:00 PM EST



by FRANCO PANIZO

The scoring drought is over.

After numerous scoreless weekends, the Americans Abroad killed the near month-long streak as two players found the back of the net this weekend.

Michael Bradley, who scored midweek in the U.S.

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Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 18 October @ 06:00 PM EST



by FRANCO PANIZO

The scoring drought is over.

After numerous scoreless weekends, the Americans Abroad killed the near month-long streak as two players found the back of the net this weekend.

Michael Bradley, who scored midweek in the U.S.

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Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 07 September @ 04:00 PM EST

by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

It was a relatively light weekend for the Americans Abroad, but there was still plenty to talk about at despite the

Mike Grella scored the game-winning goal for Leeds United in their 2-0 win over Stockport County. Grella, who was subbed out in the 72nd minute, netted in the ninth.

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Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Soccer By Ives 07 September @ 04:00 PM EST

by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

It was a relatively light weekend for the Americans Abroad, but there was still plenty to talk about despite the international fixture schedule.

Mike Grella scored the game-winning goal for Leeds United in their 2-0 win over Stockport County.

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Pittman nets Wycombe Wanderers winner

Soccer By Ives 29 August @ 03:40 PM EST

American-born forward Jon-Paul Pittman scored the decisive goal in Wycombe Wanderer's 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Pittman, who entered the match at the hour mark, netted the game-winner in the 80th minute. The 2-1 result gave Wycombe their first victory of the year.

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Pittman nets Wycombe Wanderers winner

Soccer By Ives 29 August @ 03:40 PM EST

American-born forward Jon-Paul Pittman scored the decisive goal in Wycombe Wanderer's 2-1 victory over Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Pittman, who entered the match at the hour mark, netted the game-winner in the 80th minute. The 2-1 result gave Wycombe their first victory of the year.

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Middlesbrough And Cardiff Both Lose, WBA Draw

Newcastle united Blog 29 August @ 12:23 PM EST
Good news for Newcastle United today in the Championship. Would you believe it both teams above Newcastle on goal difference today were beaten Middlesbrough lost at Bristol Rovers with a last minute winner from Nicky Maynard, which was his second goal in the game. And Cardiff were beaten 2-0 at Doncaster Rovers. Click to continue reading...

Pittman breaks Wycombe duck

No Short Corners 29 August @ 11:01 AM EST
Wycombe Wanderers forward Jon-Paul Pittman has now scored in consecutive League One matches, this time smashing a 2-1 home rally winner against Bristol Rovers with 10 minutes remaining on the clock.For the Choirboys, it was like singing Hallelujah! as their first win of the campaign. I won't hold my breath on a clip, but as JoaquĂ­n AndĂşjar loved to say: "juneberno". Click to continue reading...

Fraser Forster Now On Loan At Norwich City

Newcastle united Blog 28 August @ 06:03 AM EST
Fraser Forester has joined League One club Norwich City on loan for another month, after Rovers failed to agree financial terms with Newcastle United for their star young goalkeeper. Fraser Forster - switches to the Canaries The 21-year-old 6′6″ talented goalkeeper has spent a month with Bristol Rovers, after joining them from the Tyneside club at the [. Click to continue reading...

English Carling Cup Round 2 Recap and Video Highlights: Wednesday August 26, 2009 – Stoke, Newcastle, WBA, and Tottenham advance

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 26 August @ 04:29 PM EST

The English Football League Cup or Carling Cup as its known continued its round 2 of matches on Wednesday August 26, 2009. Most of the Premier League teams advanced including Tottenham and Stoke City while Wigan fell 1-4 to Blackpool. Here's a recap of Wednesday's matches along with video highlights.

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Fans Forced Into Debt: The High Cost of Supporting a Football Team

QPR Report 18 August @ 07:52 AM EST
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More youngsters on loans from Chelsea

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 18 August @ 04:14 AM EST
QUOTED FROM CHELSEAFC.COM "Reserve team midfielder Liam Bridcutt has today (Friday 14th August) signed on loan for Stockport County until January 2. The 20-year-old has previously had temporary spells with Yeovil Town and Watford, and captained the second string in last season's FA Premier Reserve League. Click to continue reading...

QPR Football Snippets Tuesday...Bristol City Previews...QPR's Last Championship Away Win

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Stockport County V Carlisle United – Preview

Welcome To Stockportinsider The Interactive Stockport County Blog 17 August @ 12:15 PM EST

Stockport County host Carlisle United Tomorrow night at Edgeley Park.

Ablett's men will be looking to bounce back from that disappointing 2-0 defeat at the weekend to Bristol Rovers.

County conceded two early goals in the 3rd and 8 minute.

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Stockport County v Bristol Rovers – Preview

Welcome To Stockportinsider The Interactive Stockport County Blog 14 August @ 06:06 AM EST

Stockport County face Bristol Rovers Tomorrow afternoon in their first home game of the 2009/10 campaign.

County will be looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Huddersfield, after they lost 3-1 in the Carling Cup first round.

There are no injury worries for County apart from Matty Mainwaring he broke his Fibia and Tibia three weeks ago in the 1-0 Pre season win over Grimsby Town at Edgeley Park.

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League One Season Preview

soccerword.com 07 August @ 09:13 PM EST

League One 2009-10 Predictions

1. Leeds
2. Norwich
3. Charlton
4. Huddersfield
5. MK Dons
6. Millwall
7. Colchester
8. Southampton
9. Southend
10. Oldham
11. Brentford
12. Tranmere
13. Brighton
14.

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Fraser Forster Sent On Loan To Bristol Rovers

Newcastle united Blog 01 August @ 10:41 AM EST
It seems that Bristol Rovers have clinched the loan signing of Newcastle's highly-rated goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Fraser Forster promising young goalkeeper at Newcastle Fraser was born in nearby Hexham and has been an impressive youngster at the Newcastle club for the last couple of years. Now standing at 6-6″ (he was 6′4″ two years ago), Fraser is [. Click to continue reading...

Daily Dose: May 22nd, 2009.

The Offside 22 May @ 06:30 PM EST
Stuff to read while you watch the proclamation that 'There Is Only One Ronaldo' (0:14)..... News you didn't see coming: Drigba, Bosingwa and Chelsea charged by (uefa) Get yourself a 'Manchester Massacre' Liverpool shirt commemorating the 4-1. (Who Ate All The Pies) How to make a quick €4500. (Bundesliga Offside) Marketing savvy: small club get beauty contest winner to [. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool FC Youngsters Up For FA Youth Cup Final Battle Against Arsenal

Anfield Talk 22 May @ 06:16 AM EST
Liverpool's Youth team will look to take giant strides towards a third FA Youth Cup when they take on Arsenal in tonight's final first leg.
Current FA Premier League national winners, and widely regarded as the best youth side in the country, the Gunners will provide a stern test for the Reds. Click to continue reading...

Fulham’s Bobby Zamora sits down for a chat with Soccerlens

SoccerLens 15 May @ 12:17 PM EST

The Fulham striker tells Gary Andrews how Roy Hodgson's organisation has the Cottagers flying high, and why he's unconcerned by his lack of goals.

When Fulham head to Newcastle this weekend, casual observers could be forgiven for expressing surprise that the two clubs' respective positions aren't reversed.

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Brighton & Hove Albion - The Great Escape?

Twohundredpercent 21 April @ 05:49 PM EST

Lloyd Owusu cuts an unlikely figure as a possible season saving hero. He is thirty-two years old now, and has spent much of his career as a nearly man - Brentford's all-time highest scorer, he scored with his first touch for Sheffield Wednesday in a derby match against Sheffield United in 2002, but failed to settle at Hillsborough and ended up cutting something of a journeyman existence around the lower divisions.

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Spurs - Newcastle Preview: The “Second Favourite Team” Myth

All Action, No Plot 18 April @ 11:24 AM EST

Six games left, and while trips to Old Trafford, Goodison and Anfield look tricky, our home games vs West Brom, Man City and, first of all, Newcastle, are eminently winnable.

If you look carefully, the words "home banker" can clearly be seen etched across this fixture. On current form Newcastle are amongst the worst in the Premiership.

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Rite Of Passage

For Girls Who Can't Do Football 13 April @ 12:57 PM EST
Rites of Passage are an important feature in most societies and cultures across the world.
It is the duty and the privilege of a parent to guide and support their child at such times.
For my son, Junior Goonier, today saw his journey from a sofa-based football fan to the world of the live game. Click to continue reading...

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 04 April @ 09:04 AM EST
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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 04 April @ 09:04 AM EST

After a full week of World Cup qualifying last weekend and at mid-week, it is time to get back into the club soccer swing of things. Today's schedule of soccer matches on TV will help you do just that as European action returns.

Red-hot Liverpool will take on Clint Dempsey's Fulham in one of the day's marquee match-ups, while Alan Shearer makes his managerial debut for Newcastle against Chelsea of all teams.

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On-loan Martin Kelly Shines On Debut For Huddersfield

Anfield Talk 03 April @ 03:27 AM EST
div align="justify"span style="font-family:verdana;"Martin Kelly earned rave reviews after his debut for Huddersfield on Tuesday night.br /br /The 18-year-old Liverpool centre-back has joined the League One club on loan until the end of the season and helped them secure a 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers.br /br /Kelly was playing out of position at left-back but his performance delighted boss Lee Clark. Click to continue reading...

Eastville Stadium: Flowers, Fire Gas

Pitch Invasion 29 March @ 01:10 PM EST
It was a stadium known for flowerbeds behind the goal and a terrible fire. It was also known for its stench. Click to continue reading...

A Load Of Offal

For Girls Who Can't Do Football 21 February @ 01:58 PM EST
I saw a heart warming story on the regional news last night.
A Bristol Rovers fan gave his wife a kidney for Valentine's day.
Not as in bought from a butchers.
But as in under general anesthetic removing and replacing.
Maybe not the most obvious gift but romantic in its own way. Click to continue reading...