EPL Talk 15 September @ 11:30 AM EST
How long does he have left?
With Portugal on the verge of non-qualification for the World Cup in 2010, manager Carlos
Queiroz is under extreme pressure and has the very real possibility of unemployment looming over
him. Given this threat, and inevitability that this will occur, I ask you.
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The Offside 01 September @ 03:00 PM EST
The window closed today, officially, so it's time to look back. A naked glance could tell you that
spending in the Prem has been curbed, along with much of the rest of the world not named Spain, but
just how much might surprise. The net figures from the last two years... 2008:+£210m. (€239m)
2009: +£81m.
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EPL Talk 25 June @ 01:13 PM EST
Yesterday, I asked the question of implementing live video review in football. Today's
question is: are our expectations too high for international football? I enjoyed your responses to
yesterday's article. Please weigh in with your feelings on international football in the comment
section below.
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This is a quick introduction to 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 and looks at how adding and subtracting players
changes what can be learned. Duration : 0:5:34 Technorati Tags: 1v1, 3v3, coach, coaching,
development, euro, fa, goals, kids, learn, positions, practice, Soccer, tactics, technique,
Training, united
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The Offside 01 December @ 11:00 AM EST
It's December 1st toaday, which means exactly one month until the January transfer window opens.
And it's going to be a weird one. Not just because of Man City's recent ascent to wealthidom, but
more because of the recent end of the world economic megameltdown. I believe that's the technical
term. Last transfer window (summer '08) [.
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The signing of Aggelos Basinas, which has been spreading around in rumors all summer long has
finally been officially released on AEK's website. He recently declined Olympiakos' offer of a two
year contract and has instead signed with AEK for three years. His experience should add some
stability to an AEK squad filled with young, [.
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FootieDB 19 June @ 03:28 AM EST
Croatia showed the world of soccer that they are not in the Euro to be played with. 9 points out of
nine and winner of group B, they are meeting Turkey in the second quarter final of the EURO
2008. Turkey, who became second in group A, had to struggle for the advance from the group-play,
[...]
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FootieDB 19 June @ 03:28 AM EST
Croatia showed the world of soccer that they are not in the Euro to be played with. 9 points out of
nine and winner of group B, they are meeting Turkey in the second quarter final of the EURO
2008. Turkey, who became second in group A, had to struggle for the advance from the group-play,
[...]
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FootieDB 08 June @ 05:51 PM EST
UEFA EURO host Switzerland play their second Group A game against Turkey in Basel in what is a
reprise of the countries encounter in qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Switzerland
overcame Turkey in a play-off match for Germany 2006, after winning 2-0 in Berne through goals from
Philippe Senderos and Valon Behrami, they prevailed on away [.
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FootieDB 08 June @ 05:51 PM EST
UEFA EURO host Switzerland play their second Group A game against Turkey in Basel in what is a reprise of the countries encounter in qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Switzerland overcame Turkey in a play-off match for Germany 2006, after winning 2-0 in Berne through goals from Philippe Senderos and Valon Behrami, they prevailed on away [.
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FootieDB 08 June @ 05:41 PM EST
EURO reunion for Group A rivals: When Czech Republic and Portugal meet at the Stade de Genève
on 11 June, many football fans will remember Euro 1996, at the finals in
England, when the two countries met for the first and only time in the football
history. A spectacular goal by Karel Poborský proved the difference between the teams.
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FootieDB 08 June @ 05:41 PM EST
EURO reunion for Group A rivals: When Czech Republic and Portugal meet at the Stade de Genève on 11 June, many football fans will remember Euro 1996, at the finals in England, when the two countries met for the first and only time in the football history. A spectacular goal by Karel Poborský proved the difference between the teams.
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Greetings, this is co-blogger #2 for the Earthquakes on The Offside. Together, me and Sean
are going to sucker-punch this blogging world and lead this space to world domination...or
something like that. Anyway, a short intro is in order. My name is Ian, I'm a member of
the Casbah, and was born and raised in [.
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FootieDB 05 June @ 03:57 PM EST
As beaten finalists on home soil four years ago Portugal will hope to go one better at UEFA EURO
2008. Portugal will play Turkey in their first match of the championship in Geneve on
Staurday. Turkey is returning to the international spotlight after six years in the shadows. Last
time was in the FIFA World Cup 2002 [.
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FootieDB 05 June @ 03:57 PM EST
As beaten finalists on home soil four years ago Portugal will hope to go one better at UEFA EURO
2008. Portugal will play Turkey in their first match of the championship in Geneve on
Staurday. Turkey is returning to the international spotlight after six years in the shadows. Last
time was in the FIFA World Cup 2002 in [.
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FootieDB 26 May @ 03:21 PM EST
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FootieDB 18 May @ 06:34 AM EST
Bojan Krkic will not travel to UEFA EURO 2008 with Spain. He has told the Spanish manager Luis
Aragones, that he needed a break. After a long season, he is tired. Bojan has played 64 matches in
12 months. Watch magic Bojan here at footiedb.com : Post from: FootieDB.com Barcelonas Bojan: Uefa
Euro 2008, no thanks!
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FootieDB 18 May @ 06:34 AM EST
Bojan Krkic will not travel to UEFA EURO 2008 with Spain. He has told the Spanish manager Luis
Aragones, that he needed a break. After a long season, he is tired. Bojan has played 64 matches in
12 months. Watch magic Bojan here at footiedb.com : Post from: FootieDB.com Barcelonas Bojan: Uefa
Euro 2008, no thanks!
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You can pinpoint the exact moment in this video when out-of-form misfiring striker Alan Shearer
becomes national hero Alan Shearer. Kubilay Türkyılmaz later equalized from the penalty spot and
the whole tournament ended in tears eventually, but it is good to pluck out little moments like
this from Euro 96 and look back with rose-tinted specs.
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You can pinpoint the exact moment in this video when out-of-form misfiring striker Alan Shearer
becomes national hero Alan Shearer. Kubilay Türkyılmaz later equalized from the penalty spot and
the whole tournament ended in tears eventually, but it is good to pluck out little moments like
this from Euro 96 and look back with rose-tinted specs.
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You can pinpoint the exact moment in this video when out-of-form misfiring striker Alan Shearer
becomes national hero Alan Shearer. Kubilay Türkyılmaz later equalized from the penalty spot and
the whole tournament ended in tears eventually, but it is good to pluck out little moments like
this from Euro 96 and look back with rose-tinted specs.
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WVHooligan 03 December @ 01:56 PM EST
I don't pretend to be an abroad soccer writer but I may attempt to follow the Euro 08 Cup a little
closer than I normally would. As a fan when I see this kind of a draw for the final stages of the
tournament I have to like what I see, even if a side [...]
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Here are the re-links for your convenience. Cheers.
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group A
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group B
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group C
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group D
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group E
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group F
2008 Euro Qualifying Saturday Preview: Group G
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The biggest and really only significant match of this group is Spain at Denmark. Both teams need to
win this match if they hope to advance. Both sides will be missing key players due to injury as the
Danes will be without Daniel Agger and the Spanish, David Villa. Helping Denmark out will be the
return of Christian Poulsen and Spain should have ample firepower at forward to replace Villa,
though Torres is slightly hobbled.
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Only two matches from this group on Saturday: England hosts Estonia and Israel travels to Croatia.
It's do or die time for the Israelis, if they lose this match they can kiss their qualifying hopes
good-bye. Even if they draw, there chances are slim. Too much has to happen for them to move on.
The good news is they'll be taking their strongest side to Zagreb, the bad news is Croatia is
better.
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Unless Ireland pulls off a huge upset on Saturday when the Germans travel to Dublin, this group is
done. A draw is useless, they need the three points or else and they might just be able to do it.
Die Nationalelf will be without the services of Miroslav Klose, Michael Ballack, and Tim Borowski,
but still, they'll have Torsten Frings, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Christoph Metzelder, and Per
Mertesacker among others to keep Ireland from scoring.
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Turkey has the most to gain this Saturday when they travel to Moldova. The Turks can take over sole
possession of second place in the group with a draw, but with a win and a Greece draw or loss,
could even find themselves on top. The problem is, even though Moldova sit at the bottom of the
group, they are still a formidable opponent at home having yet to lose by more than a goal there so
far.
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All top three teams in the group are involved in must-win matches if they want to keep their
positions on the table. The most intriguing of the three matches is without a doubt the Ukraine at
Scotland. The Zhovto-Blakytni must win to have any chance of advancing though it looks mission
impossible anyhow, and the Tartan Army need the three points just to keep ahead of their nemeses,
Italy and France.
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Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed every England fans worst fear. England striker
Michael Owen needs surgery to repair his most recent injury; which will see him miss the next two
Euro 2008 qualifying games against Russia and Estonia. It had been feared that Owen needed to go
under the knife for a hernia injury [...]
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- The Denmark women's boss, Kenneth Heiner-Moller, has denied that he accused China of bug-spying.
The 36-year-old also refuted claims that he lodged a protest with FIFA about that matter.
Apparently, prior to a Denmark staff meeting the day before the team met China, two individuals
with cameras were caught behind a two-way mirror in the meeting room.
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Following England's 3-0 victories over Israel and Russia, a lot of talk has emerged about who is
England's best side. With the emergence of Gareth Barry in midfield and the inclusion of Shaun
Wright-Phillips on the right, it has been brought to the forefront whether players who were
unavailable due to injury, most notably David Beckham and Frank Lampard have lost their spots.
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France 0, Scotland 1. Felt weird writing that. Ths Scots definitely deserve to go through if they
can pull off at least a draw with Italy coming up in Glasgow. And if your looking for John Arne
Riise's signature strike versus Greece, go here. Cheers.
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I apologize for not doing anymore updates, but at one point I was watching three matches at once
and way too occupied to even think about writing. I hope this summary of what occurred today
somewhat makes up for it.
Group A
Portugal never seems to learn, do they? An 88th minute strike by Serbian Marko Pantelić cost the
Portuguese two valuable points and possibly their Euro chances.
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