Anfield Talk 17 November @ 05:28 PM EST
Went past the Mercedes garage yesterday. Big, shiny car in the window, apparently the best model in
its class that money can buy. So went inside, and offered a quarter of the asking price, because I
reckoned that car wanted to come home with me. Know what happened?
Yep, I was slung out on my ear.
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AC Milan thinks it's being nice by offering tickets at a discount rate to win back disgruntled
fans.
I hate it when stories try to portray teams are being nice in these circumstances.
The team is just trying to make as much money as possible. With less demand, you have to lower the
price.
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From the Joplin Globe: McAuley, College Heights athletes to participate together By Richard
Polen
Students at McAuley Catholic and College Heights Christian schools will be allowed to
participate together in certain sports beginning next fall.
McAuley will open its football and girls soccer programs to student athletes from College
Heights, said McAuley Athletic Director Chelsea Holmes on Monday.
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From the Joplin Globe: McAuley, College Heights athletes to participate together By Richard
Polen
Students at McAuley Catholic and College Heights Christian schools will be allowed to
participate together in certain sports beginning next fall.
McAuley will open its football and girls soccer programs to student athletes from College
Heights, said McAuley Athletic Director Chelsea Holmes on Monday.
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EPL Talk 29 October @ 10:28 PM EST
Simon Kuper, bestselling and critically acclaimed author joins us on the EPL Talk Podcast to
discuss his new book. the book, titled "Why England Lose" in the UK and "Soccernomics" in the US is
a comprehensive look at all aspects of the game and evaluates insight from economics, statistics,
business and psychology to evaluate the world game.
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It's many years down the road, but there is already talk of how the U.S. economy would be
affected by hosting the World Cup in either 2018 or 2022. A recent study conducted by the Economics
practice at a leading sports consulting firm (AECOM) indicated that the U.S. would receive a
potential boost of $5 billion if it were to host the World Cup.
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St. Louis junior colleges to cut 7 of 22 sports programs in 2010-11
By Kathleen Nelson of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Seven of the 22 intercollegiate athletic programs offered this year in the St. Louis
Community College district will be cut beginning next fall.
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St. Louis junior colleges to cut 7 of 22 sports programs in 2010-11
By Kathleen Nelson of the ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
Seven of the 22 intercollegiate athletic programs offered this year in the St. Louis
Community College district will be cut beginning next fall.
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St. Louis will host a site visit Monday by a key member of the national bid committee attempting
to lure the World Cup soccer tournament to the United States in either 2018 or 2022.
John Kristick, managing director of bid planning and operations for the USA Bid Committee, will
evaluate St. Louis and the Edward Jones Dome as a potential site to host games should the U.
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After a weekend of surprising World Cup Qualifying results in Europe and South America, two of the
planet's biggest players are in danger of missing out on the big party next summer. In my opinion,
if Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo do miss out on the festivities in
South Africa, the World Cup will be severely diminished by their absence, both in terms of star
power and the economics that they drive.
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Haven't had much to report regarding Major League Soccer recently, primarily due to the lack of
positive results in Kansas City. Mama taught me that if you don't have something good to say, then
shut up. Or something along those lines...
Regarding the Wizards, this is a pretty strong message from a major supporter, Down The
Byline
Since scoring 3 goals in the first half against New England back on June 13th, the Wizards have
scored 1 goal in the next 13 halves of soccer.
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Haven't had much to report regarding Major League Soccer recently, primarily due to the lack of
positive results in Kansas City. Mama taught me that if you don't have something good to say, then
shut up. Or something along those lines...
Regarding the Wizards, this is a pretty strong message from a major supporter, Down The
Byline
Since scoring 3 goals in the first half against New England back on June 13th, the Wizards have
scored 1 goal in the next 13 halves of soccer.
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OK, I still want to have a new layout for this website before the month's over but I also want
to get moved into my new loft on Commercial Street with the minimum amount of craziness. Oh, and my
clients deserve some attention as well...
That being said, I'm curious. New season coming up, lot's of news to share and in many
formats.
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OK, I still want to have a new layout for this website before the month's over but I also want
to get moved into my new loft on Commercial Street with the minimum amount of craziness. Oh, and my
clients deserve some attention as well...
That being said, I'm curious. New season coming up, lot's of news to share and in many
formats.
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Footsmoke 18 August @ 03:30 PM EST
Manchester City is like a black hole that has opened up in the fabric of the Premier League.
Sucking mass, masses of expensive players and media attention, it leaves many fans unsure about how
to approach the club's awakening and limitless powers. Some laugh. Some wince. Most shake their
heads, confused and afraid, especially those millions of fans of any of the now
comparatively-less-rich Big Four, which constitute most of the Premier League fans here in America
and elsewhere outside England.
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Folks, this request comes to you from Ann Cook, the assistant coach at Penn State University and
the finest soccer player Springfield has produced (she's a Glendale graduate and former national
champion with JB Marine) I reproduce it here in the hopes that some of you will be interested in
assisting her and the organization in their efforts which are outlined below.
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The Missouri State Bears have announced that while all Fall sports that play in Plaster Stadium,
including Men's and Women's Soccer, will remain at the Stadium the start times have been changed to
address the loss of four lighting standards. The University had a light pole, located at the
northwest corner, fall unexpectedly on July 14.
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MLS Rumors 14 July @ 11:09 PM EST
According to the blog of Michael C. Lewis at the Salt Lake Tribune, Real Salt Lake have got the
winger they've been pursuing for some time. Loyal MLSR readers will remember back in early February
when this rumor first surfaced. Thanks to RSLFM.com for the tip.
Say hello to your first RSL transfer target of the summer -- Rachid El Khalifi.
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Greetings,
I am pleased to announce an endowed scholarship has recently been established in honor of Dr. Frank
"Doc" Dinka, who established the soccer program and became the first soccer coach at Missouri State
University. Jan Stahle (former MSU coach), Dr. Bill O'Neill (former MSU Associate AD), and myself
recently visited with Mrs.
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From the KC Star comes this announcement The United States Youth Soccer Association is planning
to hold its national youth soccer championships in Kansas City's biggest suburb from July 20-25
2010. An official announcement about the tourney is expected next month.
The national championships are the culmination in a series of events known as the U.
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From the KC Star comes this announcement The United States Youth Soccer Association is planning
to hold its national youth soccer championships in Kansas City's biggest suburb from July 20-25
2010. An official announcement about the tourney is expected next month.
The national championships are the culmination in a series of events known as the U.
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Interesting article on our La Liga site last week about whether Real Madrid overpaid for Kaka
and Ronaldo.
The post referenced a recent report by Frontier Economics this week. Frontier works in valuation
exercises and in the sports/creative industries and recently did issued a report on what determines
a footballer's transfer fee and whether the recent transfers are worth the money being paid.
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Interesting report by Frontier Economics this week. Frontier works in valuation exercises and in
the sports/creative industries and recently did issued a report on what determines a footballer's
transfer fee and whether the recent transfers are worth the money being paid.
According to Frontier that the record breaking €94 million (£80million) deal for Cristiano
Ronaldo from Manchester United was at there high end of his valuation of
€90million (£77million), €4million (£3 million) less than what Real Madrid paid Manchester
United.
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U15 Girls Title game, 11am
St Louis SG Green -
St Louis SG United -
U16 Girls Title Game, 1:30 pm
JB Marine Nilica -
St Louis SG Green -
U17 Girls Title Game, 4:00 pm
JB Marine Costello -
St Louis SG United -
I'm going to try and get out to the two late games so look for photos.
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U15 Girls Title game, 11am
St Louis SG Green -
St Louis SG United -
U16 Girls Title Game, 1:30 pm
JB Marine Nilica -
St Louis SG Green -
U17 Girls Title Game, 4:00 pm
JB Marine Costello -
St Louis SG United -
I'm going to try and get out to the two late games so look for photos.
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From the BBC comes an article on Sentanta, who owns the broadcast rights for the English Premier
League: Last-ditch effort to save Setanta
Setanta executives are locked in an emergency board meeting to discuss a rescue package in
attempt to stave off administration, the BBC has learned.
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If you are looking for somewhere to have dinner on Monday night (June 8th), I would like to
suggest the Panera Bread Company on National. The Drury University Men's Soccer team is hosting a
fundraising event from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. All you have to do is tell your cashier
that you are supporting Drury University Men's Soccer and our team will receive a percentage of
your sale.
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If you are looking for somewhere to have dinner on Monday night (June 8th), I would like to
suggest the Panera Bread Company on National. The Drury University Men's Soccer team is hosting a
fundraising event from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. All you have to do is tell your cashier
that you are supporting Drury University Men's Soccer and our team will receive a percentage of
your sale.
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The Missouri Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the following changes to the State
Association. Effective June 1, 2009, Jacob Griesenauer will be joining us as the Executive
Director. Jacob comes to us with extensive resume. Jacob holds a Master of Science, emphasis in
Sports Management from Texas A & M University, 2008 as well as Bachelor of Science, Business
Administrations from University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Opinions are always divided especially when it comes to statistics. Selective usage of them can
prove anything. Wenger's background in economics means that he too heavily relies on statistics to
make a certain point.
Some look at our Professor and suggest that he sounds more like a Politician than a manager of a
football club these days.
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The Missouri Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the following changes to the State
Association. Effective June 1, 2009, Jacob Griesenauer will be joining us as the Executive
Director. Jacob comes to us with extensive resume. Jacob holds a Master of Science, emphasis in
Sports Management from Texas A & M University, 2008 as well as Bachelor of Science, Business
Administrations from University of Missouri-Columbia.
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The Missouri Youth Soccer Association is pleased to announce the following changes to the State
Association. Effective June 1, 2009, Jacob Griesenauer will be joining us as the Executive
Director. Jacob comes to us with extensive resume. Jacob holds a Master of Science, emphasis in
Sports Management from Texas A & M University, 2008 as well as Bachelor of Science, Business
Administrations from University of Missouri-Columbia.
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MAY 28, 2009
English Soccer's Morning After - Years of Unrestrained Growth Brought Heaps of Glory and Debt; 'We
Are in Serious Trouble'
As the Premier League vaulted to prominence with a frothy mix of TV money, rising ticket prices
and a devoted and increasingly international fan base, it became a status symbol for billionaires
across the world.
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GARAGE SALE
SATURDAY MAY 30, 2009
7:00am- 3:00pm
Furniture, clothes, computer equipment, and more!!!
3105 East Elm Springfield, MO 65802
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The best players in Holland this season provide a snapshot of yet another generation of talent
likely to be lost to ambition and the foul economics of football.
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