Yes, but some things never change. Like how MLS players still come to the Prem for a vacation laugh. And chicken pies.S1-2A door fasthighlights- Greg Seltzer

I am going to assume the Prem will have no choice but to change the scoring on Fulham's winner today, giving Clint Dempsey another dazzling goal to count. His shot is clearly tipped onto the bar by the keeper, which makes it a shot on goal, which makes it a scorer's goal. If that's an own goal, my name is Lord Rupus Schmendrake IV.

In a week where Alan Pardew has been linked with managing England, the Newcastle boss takes his side to Tottenham Hotspur as they aim to continue their odds-defying season. Following Fabio Capello's resignation from the national set-up on Wednesday...
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Don't be a mug and stick with Spurs. Know what I mean ‘Arry? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

So it's "arrivederci" to Mr Capello and with that once again The FA are in search of fresh man with fresh ideas to manage the England football team. The now infamous "impossible job" is waiting ominously to be filled by a brave managerial soul and the national media appear to be in no doubt as to whom that man should be, yes it's the half human half bloodhound hybrid, Harry Redknapp.

Visits to be offered as an optional extra on the Stadium Tour. . We are privileged to be afforded the inside story by Mr. Meyer of the trial of Harry Redknapp. Without Harry's aquittal then there would be no 'Harry for England' furore. 'Not Guilty' and the rest is History. This a preferable 'Inside Story' than the other one that Greg could be writing.

Another huge weekend as the race at the top tightens and the England managerial role remains vacant. Let's focus on club over country for now, though, and preview this week's best potential fantasy performers... I. Liverpool @ Manchester United: Huge. ... Continue reading →

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has tipped club teammate Steven Gerrard to lead England during this summer's Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine.

A dramatic sequence of events led to Chelsea skipper John Terry losing the Lions armband last Friday, which was followed by the resignation of manager Fabio Capello, who was upset at not being consulted by the FA over the captaincy row.

As we all know, Harry Redknapp has not even thought about becoming England manager. Given that the possibility of him doing just that is on all major news bulletins, OTP wondered what exactly he is thinking about. 1. Business investments 'Arry's still not got round to investing that money that Milan Mandaric gave him to [.

Mano Menezes appears to be under a lot of pressure these days surely it isn't because he's only the national coach of Brazil, a country with 194 million other talking heads? Earlier this week, Menezes met up with the U-17 'selecao feminina' (you can call them Brasil's futbolitas!

Welcome to the Friday Crackovia Club, where it's always a party in here before the weekend! Of course, Crackovia is one of the most craziest football sketch shows from Catalonia and this week was all about Barcelona's quest to slow down Madrid using some insane dressing room rituals.

Fabio Capello resigns as England manager but who will replace him? - The 90th Minute Soccer Blog

England currently has no manager as Fabio Capello recently resigned. It was pretty clear Capello would be out after the upcoming Euro 2012 and his resignation was a surprise. The problem between Capello and the English Football Association was over John Terry.

Real Madrid wants Robin Van Persie. Look at my face: I am not happy right now.

Rather than just writing one opinion piece, I typically try to gather as much information from around the World Wide Web and condense it with my own commentary added. This week we've got Real Madrid pursuing Van Persie, Mourinho gunning for Arsene's job, Kieran Gibbs returns from a long layoff to strengthen the defense, and a hobbled Jack Wilshere all torn up about England's national team losing its coach just months before the Euro 2012.

Alot has been made of Chelsea's season so far and it's been mainly doom and gloom from the media, press and some of our supporters hasn't it!.
On a positive note, we have all witnessed the arrival of Juan Mata and he has really made a fantastic impression for someone who is in his first season in England.

Related: Phillip Schofield pretends Christine Bleakley farted.

Redknapp's version of Usain Bolt's iconic celebration was lacking in many areas.In the aftermath of the chaos that was February 9th 2012, no-one could discuss the position of Tottenham manager with any certainty. Harry Redknapp, the current incumbent, began the day with the verdict of a court case for tax evasion hanging over his head yet, come the day's completion, his immediate and medium term future was the most speculated upon in all the land.

The football world already has it all planned out: fans, players, ex-players, pundits and journalists alike all want Harry Redknapp to replace Fabio Capello as England manager, following the Italian's resignation yesterday evening.

Some were already looking beyond Euro 2012 Capello had already planned to retire after this summer's tournament to the Redknapp era, convinced he would be the man for the job at some point.

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Tim Ream returned to England earlier this week with all the necessary paperwork completed for him to suit up for Bolton Wanderers, and he might not have to wait long at all to make his debut.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle told reporters on Thursday morning that Ream, and two of the other club's recent acquisitions, will be on the gameday squad that will take on Wigan Athletic in a match with relegation implications on Saturday.

By Tony Edwards - San Jose, CA (Feb 9, 2012) US Soccer Players -- Tony looks at an innovative marketing plan by the Rapids, asks about Edson Buddle's childhood role models, and sees the Western Conference getting more difficult. Who is the 31st best player in the English Premier League, according to the latest Castrol Rankings?

One of the most depressing things to have emerged from the racism scandal that has threatened to overshadow large parts of the Premier League season is the loyalty blindness that has affected large amounts of fans throughout the league. The ...
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Harry odds on but read this before you bet. The JimmyG2 Column Today we welcome our Founder Muser JimmyG2 to the spare room to reflect on the ongoing Capello, Redknapp, England Manager, farrago. Good afternoon Jimmy and thanks for coming in at such short notice. Entirely my pleasure. I was just sexing some chickens but they can wait.

A pearce-ing scream: The U21 coach is taking over for the Holland friendly

The players are all coming out of the woodwork. After keeping miserably silent and not offering an ounce of support for their former manager. Man, those must have been the toughest five years of their lives? But they're now tweeting their approval of Harry Redknapp as favourite to lead the Three Lions.

By The Numbers: Who should take over from Fabio Capello? - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Following Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager, Castrol EDGE Performance data shows why Harry Redknapp is firm favourite to take over the reins. Since the previous European Championships in 2008, Redknapp has secured an impressive win ratio of 49% with Portsmouth and Tottenham, guiding Spurs to their most successful season in the Premier League and securing European football for the past two seasons.

The main points from the FA: Stuart Peace WILL manage England for the forthcoming Holland friendly. Euro 2012 is important but there is a longer term strategy. It cannot be the sole responsibility of the manager to achieve success The process to appoint a new manager will not be rushed. The FA will be interested [.

The main points from the FA: Stuart Peace WILL manage England for the forthcoming Holland friendly. Euro 2012 is important but there is a longer term strategy. It cannot be the sole responsibility of the manager to achieve success The process to appoint a new manager will not be rushed. The FA will be interested [.

Bookies are slashing odds on the Anfield Cat to become the next England boss. After his fearless display on Monday night, the Cat has been attracting attention from all over the globe. The 4 legged cutie showed more bottle in one night than in 5 years under the atrocious Sven McClaren.

'With England's woeful displays in recent tournaments, a change of direction is exactly what the team need', said the Cat's owner.

Watson for England By the age of 25, it's normally time to settle down in a job, accept that Phil Collins does indeed have a few catchy numbers and limber up for a begrudging jog towards reproduction and sensible haircuts. Certainly, the fantasy of becoming a respected figure on the global footballing stage is over.

By Chris Wright

Fabio Capello's four-year England tenure over the course of 20 (you must promise here and now not to count them!) fabulous photos...

So long Fabio, and thanks for all the fish.

Yesterday was a tumultuos day for fans of Tottenham Hotspur. First came the news that Harry Redknapp had been cleared of charges of tax evasion and he emerged from court to a hero's welcome. Then in the evening came the news that Fabio Capello had resigned as England manager. Redknapp of course was instantly installed as the favourite to take over by fans, media and players alike.

Alan Pardew thinks the not guilty verdict of Harry Redknapp will lift the Spurs side on Saturday against Newcastle in London. Alan Pardew doing great job on Tyneside Redknapp will likely be the next England boss following Fabio Capelalo's resignation last night, and of course Pardew has already been linked with the Tottenham job.

By Chris Wright

Hirsute Colombian jester Rene Higuita has been up to his old trick again, re-enacting his infamous 'scorpion kick' save against England all those years ago for an Arabic television channel...

We'll forgive him as he's 45-years old these days, but that wasn't a patch on the original busted out to foil Jamie Redknapp on his top, top triffic international debut back in 1995.

Welcome to English football in 2012. The captain of the national team faces a criminal charge for the use of racially aggravated abuse during a Premier League match. Five months after the event, the FA announce that this player will be stripped of the captaincy without, it would appear, having consulted the manager.

1. If Terry had his armband removed on a principle of guilty until proved innocent, how come Harry's name wasn't out of the equation when he was charged? 2. Why did the FA not consult Capello before removing the captaincy from John Terry? 3. If Fabio was not shamed of his opinion, why did he [...]

OTP gazes into its crystal ball to see who might take to the pitch to face France on June 11. 1. Shaka Hislop [Bloody Trinidad and Tobago] David James 2. Pascal Chimbonda [Passport TBC - but he's already played for two international teams so shouldn't be a problem] 3. Julian Dicks 4. Izzy Iriekpen 5.

Some of England's top players have been responding on Twitter to Fabio Capello quitting as manager of the national team. Even in the handful of responses from the squad, it is apparent that Harry Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to take over. Gutted capello has quit. Good guy and top coach. Got to be english [.

Some of England's top players have been responding on Twitter to Fabio Capello quitting as manager of the national team. Even in the handful of responses from the squad, it is apparent that Harry Redknapp is the overwhelming favourite to take over. Gutted capello has quit. Good guy and top coach. Got to be english [.

It's now officially four crucial months to the Euro 2012 and following Fabio Capello's resignation last night, England has no manager to lead them to glory! That's exactly what Jack Wilshere groaned about ("Euro's is just around the corner and we have no manager?

One of the disadvantages of working a paying job whilst trying to build a readership on your own blog is that sometimes we get blindsided by events that need immediate reporting such as we saw today in London as England manager Fabio Capello resigned his position immediately following a meeting with FA Chairman David Bernstein.

Harry Redknapp, David Bernstein, and Fabio Capello in Les Liaisons Dangereuses

A day ago, Harry Redknapp was in the dock on tax evasion charges. If proven guilty, it would end his chances to be England manager, a post that he has long coveted. Worse, as a convicted felon, the punishment could mean jail time and a leave of absence from football for a long, long time.

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Fabio Capello resigns as England coach- Italian gaffer quits before Euro 2012 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter England manager Fabio Capello has put in his papers months before the team travels to Poland and Ukraine for the 2012 European Championships.