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Match Report: Wolves 1-4 Arsenal

Gooner Talk 07 November @ 02:29 PM EST


Arsenal continued their superb form in all competitions by winning away from home at Molineux against Wolves. Full Report to come Click to continue reading...

2009/2010 Season Stats – 06/11/09

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 06 November @ 11:46 AM EST
Stats Top Goalscorers in All Competitions: Torres- 10 Kuyt- 4 Benayoun- 4 Gerrard- 3 Ngog- 3 Babel- 3 Johnson- 2 Insua- 1 Biggest Win: (away) 3-2 over Bolton and West Ham (home) 6-1 over Hull City Biggest Loss: (away) 1-3 @ Fulham (home) 1-3 v. Aston Villa Games Played/Won/Clean Sheets/etc.: Played: 17 Won: 8 Drawn: 1 Lost: 8 Clean Sheets: 5 Goals Scored: 30 Goals Conceded: 22 Current "5 match" Form: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses. Click to continue reading...

What are the defense solutions for Manchester United?

Manchester United Dugout 05 November @ 12:08 PM EST
Manchester United have been the league champions for 3 consecutive years now. They are trying to win a record fourth one but considering the current state of defense, I am worried. If we see the performance of United this season, they have managed to win 12 matches out of 14 in all competitions. That might sound good but one has to look at each of those victories with a microscope. Click to continue reading...

Win a Wilkinson Sword Titanium Quatro razor to celebrate Movember

Off the Post 05 November @ 11:05 AM EST
Do your bit for charity by receiving a freebie! In case you didn't know, next month is Movember when blokes across the country are encouraged to grow a moustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The gang at Love The Mo put together a Moustache United comprising football's greatest moustaches. And they asked OTP to help find [. Click to continue reading...

Just Like the Houllier Days… 1-3 at Fulham.

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 04 November @ 10:52 AM EST
A wonderful season followed up by a dreadful one... it is just like the Houllier days! After losing just twice in 2008-2009 in the league, and only five times overall in all competitions, we have ALREADY lost 8 matches in our first 16... sparking horrific pieces of speculation in the media, amongst supporters, and assuredly [. Click to continue reading...

Win Robert Earnshaw’s shirt!

LTLF 04 November @ 08:12 AM EST
Yes, that exact shirt he's wearing in the photo! As his official shirt sponsors, LTLF was presented with top goal-scorer Robert Earnshaw's actual away match shirt at the end of last season. And now, as part of our 10th Birthday Celebrations, we're putting this great (but admittedly quite small) prize up for grabs! Click to continue reading...

With Soehn Gone, Williams Becomes A Target

The Offside - NY Red Bulls 03 November @ 05:06 PM EST

Sharks in the water, RBNY.

DC United have just announced the formal resignation of head coach Tom Soehn from the organization. Soehn accumulated a respectable 36-30-24 MLS record, with a total of 55-48-31 in all competitions. So what cost him? Disappointing results in the face of high expectations.

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Cesc Crowned October’s Player of the Month

The Offside - Arsenal 03 November @ 03:22 PM EST

It was just announced that Cesc Fabregas edged out Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba as the PFA Player of the Month for the month of October.

Ultimately, of course, such awards are pretty meaningless, and Cesc would probably be the first to say so. But it is nice that his superb play all month was recognized, as he was consistently pulling the strings for a club which was undefeated on the month.

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DC United and Coach Tom Soehn Part Ways

Major League Soccer Talk 03 November @ 12:58 PM EST

Former DC United Coach Tom Soehn

Earlier this morning came the news that DC United coach Tom Soehn would not seek to extend his current contract with the team. Set to expire at the end of this year, Soehn will instead leave the club he has been a part of for the past six seasons – three years as an assistant and three as the head coach.

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Soehn Not Returning As DC Manager

WVHooligan 03 November @ 11:37 AM EST

DC United has announced today that they will not be offering Tom Soehn a contract extension. The team was told this morning that Soehn was out and the search for a new manager would start.

"Tommy has done an outstanding job at D.C. United, first as an assistant and then as our head coach," said United President and CEO Kevin Payne.

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Soccerlens Predictor

SoccerLens 03 November @ 05:17 AM EST

After a very long and hard work, we are proud to announce that the new version of SL Predictor is up and running, offering a new experience for our members.

For the past couple of football season we tried to make all necessary adjustments to make SL Predictor a fun Virtual Betting Site combining the fun elements of football betting with the competitive elements of not only beating the bookie – but also proving your wits and superiority over the rest of SL Predictor members.

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United Last Thing On Owen’s Mind Before Sleep

Republik Of Mancunia 02 November @ 03:00 PM EST

Michael Owen says playing for Manchester United is his priority and he wants to score goals so we win, not so he gets picked for England.

"England is something I don't really think about," said Owen. "It is probably something people talk about a lot more than I think about really.

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Liverpool FC Can Claim Lyon Win, Says Rafa

Anfield Talk 02 November @ 01:08 PM EST
Defiant Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is adamant his side can claim a vital victory in Lyon on Wednesday night.
The Anfield boss watched on as his side capitulated 3-1 against Fulham on Saturday, a result which leaves them languishing outside the top four and one which made it six defeats in the last seven matches. Click to continue reading...

REVEALED: The amusingly inverse thought process of PEPE REINA

Liverpool Kop 02 November @ 09:18 AM EST
Football fans are regularly accused of being 'fickle' but, as Pepe Reina proves with his latest comments, it seems that footballers also fall into that category!
September 12th - Liverpool had lost 2 of the first 4 league games. Clearly down in the dumps, Reina stated the following:
"We all want to win the league but right now it's not a realistic objective. Click to continue reading...

Win a copy of You’re The Boss and Football Manager 2010

Premiership Talk Blog 02 November @ 09:00 AM EST

Premiership Talk is pleased to announce that it is giving away two prizes to two lucky readers! Michael Sheen's new DVD You're the Boss hits stores on November 9th, and Premiership Talk is giving a copy away to one lucky reader! If that's not good enough, we'll also be giving away a free copy of Football Manager 2010, the latest and greatest football management simulation game on the market!

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The world's top 25 soccer clubs, Nov. 2, 2009

Soccer Source 02 November @ 12:25 AM EST
Welcome to November. A week of domestic competition is behind us. This week clubs go back to work in the Champions- and Europa Leagues (as well as the Copa Sudamericana but those clubs do not figure in the Top 25 at this point). Here's where they stand ahead of a crucial week in those competitions:
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End of the Season Stats

Down the Byline 01 November @ 10:21 PM EST
Here are some more stats for you as the Wizards season is now over. Unfortunately most of them are depressing. You'll be seeing more stats this week as I get the information finalized.
KC scored 33 goals this season, tying the 99 and the 01 Wizards for the lowest scoring team in Wizards history. Click to continue reading...

Hodgson Refuses To Write Off Reds

Anfield Talk 01 November @ 11:01 AM EST
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has warned the Premier League's top teams not to write off Liverpool in the title race.
The Reds are nine points behind league leaders Chelsea after losing 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday but Hodgson still believes they are challengers.
"If I was Manchester United or Arsenal or Chelsea I don't think I would be writing them off," Hodgson told 5 Live's Sportsweek programme. Click to continue reading...

32 For 2010: Denmark

Some People are On The Pitch 30 October @ 11:59 AM EST
For some reason, it feels like Denmark has been one of the world's best footballing teams since the dawn of time. The truth of the matter is they've only ever reached three World Cups (two of them being as recent as 1998 and 2002) while their first (in 1986) was where they finally achieved any real prominence on the global stage. Click to continue reading...

Iker, This Ain’t The Time To Chill..

Futbolita 29 October @ 11:38 PM EST


After losing 4-0 to Alcorcon midweek, Wedgiellas over here wants to pull a Saltimbanco and pretend that nothing's happening. Looks like Iker's bestie, Rafael Nadal, forgot to collect his equipment from the Bernabeu. He arrived at training yesterday in good spirits.

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Win a Wilkinson Sword Titanium Quatro razor to celebrate Movember

Off the Post 29 October @ 11:05 AM EST
Do your bit for charity by receiving a freebie! In case you didn't know, next month is Movember when blokes across the country are encouraged to grow a moustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The gang at Love The Mo put together a Moustache United comprising football's greatest moustaches. And they asked OTP to help find [. Click to continue reading...

Not just the Carling Cup for Carlos Vela, “I know that I have to be ready for any tournament”

The Gunning Hawk 29 October @ 09:00 AM EST
Considered by many as Arsenal's most talented youngster, Carlos Vela revealed his objective for the season is to play in as many competitions as possible, not just the Carling Cup. The Mexican, who had to sit ...


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Not just the Carling Cup for Carlos Vela, “I know that I have to be ready for any tournament”

The Gunning Hawk 29 October @ 09:00 AM EST
Considered by many as Arsenal's most talented youngster, Carlos Vela revealed his objective for the season is to play in as many competitions as possible, not just the Carling Cup. The Mexican, who had to sit ... Click to continue reading...

Critics Have Made Me Stronger, Says Liverpool Fall Guy Lucas

Anfield Talk 28 October @ 12:58 PM EST
Kop fall-guy Lucas claims the flak he has taken has made him stronger.
Lucas has borne the brunt of supporters' frustrations during Liverpool's rollercoaster start to the season.
The Brazilian has been given the unenviable task of trying to replace fans' favourite Xabi Alonso at the heart of midfield and has been singled out for criticism by supporters. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United Supporters Want Their Crisps. Now.

WDKF | Qualified Football Arm Chair Managers Slash Pundits 28 October @ 09:43 AM EST
Eight Manchester Supporters were arrested after United's 2-0 League Cup victory over Barnsley at Oakwell last night. Click to continue reading...

2009/2010 Season Stats – 27/10/09

LFC News | Liverpool Football Club News 27 October @ 08:29 AM EST
Stats Top Goalscorers in All Competitions: Torres- 9 Kuyt- 4 Benayoun- 4 Gerrard- 3 Ngog- 3 Johnson- 2 Babel- 2 Biggest Win: (away) 3-2 over Bolton and West Ham (home) 6-1 over Hull City Biggest Loss: (away) 0-2 @ Fiorentina and Chelsea (home) 1-3 v. Aston Villa Games Played/Won/Clean Sheets/etc.: Played: 14 Won: 8 Drawn: 0 Lost: 6 Clean Sheets: 5 Goals Scored: 27 Goals Conceded: 16 Current Form: 1 win, 4 losses in the last five. Click to continue reading...

Video: The Miss of the Season

Premiership Talk Blog 26 October @ 04:15 PM EST

In case you missed it, the match between Croatia's Dinamo Zagreb and Cibalia featured the undisputed miss of the season. Dinamo striker Ilija Sivonjić found himself inches (literally) from the Cibalia goal with the ball right at his feet, but his miscue astonished all onlookers.

Now, in all of its glory, you get to see the miss of the season.

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Benitez Blasts Carra Critics

Anfield Talk 26 October @ 03:22 PM EST
Rafa Benitez believes Jamie Carragher proved with his performance against Manchester United that he is not at the end of his career just yet.
The Liverpool defender has been criticised for some of his displays during the early part of the season and there have been suggestions he is not the player he once was. Click to continue reading...

Mascherano Warning For Reds

Anfield Talk 26 October @ 03:21 PM EST
Javier Mascherano has warned Liverpool that Sunday's victory over Manchester United will count for nothing if it is not the start of a winning run.
Fernando Torres and David Ngog scored the goals to earn a 2-0 success at a deafening Anfield, but Mascherano played an equally influential role. Click to continue reading...

The Big Red Derby – An Asian perspective

WDKF | Qualified Football Arm Chair Managers Slash Pundits 26 October @ 08:37 AM EST
On this side of the world, the games between Liverpool and Manchester United carry more significance than the games against their local sides Everton and Man City. Traditionally, fans follow a particular club, because of their geographical proximity to the club, family affiliations and/or religion. But on this side of the world, fans become fans [. Click to continue reading...

Sunday After Stats

Down the Byline 25 October @ 12:00 PM EST
Kevin Hartman made his 100th start in all competitions for the Wizards. He's the 19th Wizard to hit that mark.
The 33 goals scored by the Wizards in league play, ties for the lowest goal output in team history. The 1999 and the 2001 Wizards both scored 33 league goals.
Claudio Lopez's goal was his 13th in league play for the Wizards, moving him into a tie for 12th place all time with Matt McKeon, Jose Burciaga, and Sasha Victorine. Click to continue reading...

Malaysia Cup semi finalists

Jakarta Casual 24 October @ 09:00 PM EST
Kelantan
Winners -
Runners up - 1955, 1970
Perlis
Winners - 2004, 2006
Runners up - 2005
Negeri Sembilan
Winners - 1948
Runners up - 2000, 2006
Terengganu
Winners - 2001
Runners up - 1973, 1982, 1998,
The fact that these four sides have only recently found success in this most historic of competitions, and throw in Kedah, shows how the Malaysian football map has changed over the years. Click to continue reading...

Home Comforts

The Scottish Football Blog 23 October @ 06:27 PM EST
Another week bookended by European woes. Rangers abject on Tuesday, Celtic toothless on Thursday. Both rock bottom of groups that did not appear, at first glance, as the toughest in the competitions. The sound you can hear is our co-efficient crashing through the floor.The natives are getting restless and pressure is growing on both Old Firm managers. Click to continue reading...

Vamos… Sub 17!

Futbolita 23 October @ 12:16 AM EST

After their irmĂŁos lost to Ghana in the painful U-20 World Cup final last week, Lucho Nizzo's kids are raring to go and win the U-17 World Cup in Nigeria, which kicks off tomorrow! We could probably call them fetos (fetuses) for now, but Coutinho doesn't look like one, so we'd best find another name.

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Liverpool class of '87 finish second despite run of four straight defeats

Sanford's Soccer Net 22 October @ 08:39 AM EST
Rafael BenĂ­tez's team may have lost their fourth consecutive game in all competitions against Lyon on Tuesday night but they are not the first Liverpool team to suffer such a poor run of form, and probably won't be the last. Click to continue reading...