Man City's official YouTube channel has provided a lot of unexpected entertainment over its relatively short existence and has already become a model for other clubs to follow. It does, however, go off the rails from time to time (City kitman Les Chapman's "nature watch" segment where he tracks down a ginger kid in his underpants).

Here's a depressing statistics for Chelsea fans: based on his strike rate with the Blues, it would take Fernando Torres around 20 years to score 100 goals. Potential transfer target Neymar, on the other hand, yesterday completed a career century on his 20th birthday, five games into his fourth top-flight season.

By Chris Wright

Gabon striker Pierre Eymerick Aubameyang has been catching the eye at the Africa Cup of Nations, not only for his stellar performances but also for his incredibly uninhibited choice in follicular arrangement, opting for a ginger Mohawk formation that is pitched firmly halfway between looking 'out-bloody-rageous' and 'like the matted hair that tends to accumulate in and around the wrong end of a dog'.

One of the least edifying spectacles in modern football is that of managers attempting to deflect criticism for a defeat by making spurious attacks on the opponents who beat them.

I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of this phenomenon, having watched our own otherwise distinguished coach, a certain Mr Arsène Wenger, pull the very same trick on numerous occasions.

One of the least edifying spectacles in modern football is that of managers attempting to deflect criticism for a defeat by making spurious attacks on the opponents who beat them.

I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of this phenomenon, having watched our own otherwise distinguished coach, a certain Mr Arsène Wenger, pull the very same trick on numerous occasions.

"Kiss me, I'm orange!"We promised we wouldn't talk about this godforsaken story anymore until there was confirmation - but we are renowned liars... and desperate for some news. With that, there is movement afoot on the most protracted TFC transfer saga of the off-season, Richard Eckersley aka "The Ginger Affair".

Mirror: What are the odds Thierry Henry plays for Arsenal next season too? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Who said the Premier League was no country for old men? First Paul Scholes, now Thierry Henry – two men with the combined age of Ryan Giggs. Giggs and Scholes are now so old, they argue over who walked further to school as a kid.

We're back! And so is Paul Scholes!

United solve their central midfield woes with some old ginger...

And ... I'm a ginger, too. It's fitting, isn't that the final two matches during the Premier League's rock 'em, sock 'em, player fitness be damned, 30-matches over 10 days "Holiday Program" included Newcastle United smacking Manchester United around the ground formerly known as St. James Parks, as well as American goalie Tim Howard launching a ball 100 yards, hitting the perfect angle and

When doing research on U.S. midfielder Jeff Larentowicz, we kept coming across the nickname 'Ginger Ninja" written in stories here in the United States. It even followed him abroad when he went to train with Bolton.
So where did the comic-book, action-hero type nickname come from?
"Back in 2007, I scored a goal against the Chicago Fire," Larentowicz recounted.

If you'd heard of the American Samoa national football team before this week, there's likely only one reason: Australia. A few years back, they took a beating that would leave even a ginger stepchild quaking in their boots at 31-0. They're also the joint-worst team in all the world. But in a successful effort to stave off symmetry, they won what was to be #31 earlier this week, then drew against the Cook Islands today in their WCQ, keeping them undefeated in two.

"Well, I can hear something rattling when you move your head..." Image: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Europe.

The search continues for the neuron that causes Daniele De Rossi to repeatedly remove his shorts during football matches. If it can be isolated by our team of undercover agents (represented by this nice gentleman with a ginger beard), we plan to introduce it to all players' brains.

Ginge returns with a USMNT roster to discuss that has some US fans upset about certain names that keep appearing and some that can't get a call-up to save their lives. Ginge also covers Alexi Lalas' blog post on Mirror Football defending Rafa Marquez and explains why he thinks Alexi is wrong and didn't really even defend Marquez.

A cold night in Commerce City worked to the Rapids advantage as they got a first half lead and then suffocated any chances the Crew might have had to get back into the game. Colorado won 1-0 and moved on to the Conference Semi-Final round to face Kansas City.
The Rapids took control early as they had the majority of play in the first half.

After a first half completely bereft of ideas by either team (I commented at half that the best hope for either team to score was an own goal) the second half perked up and resulted in the Rapids clinching a home playoff game.
The half started on a bad note though as Vancouver scored 4 minutes in.

PSP photographer Earl Gardner was with the Sons of Ben as they traveled to show their support of the Philadelphia Union as they took on New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. Here's a look at what Earl saw during the course of the day as the Sons of Ben and other Union supporters did their team loud and proud.

"I pity the fool that messes with T." -- Conan O'BrienChances are, if you're reading this blog, you know who Conan O'Brien is. What you probably don't know that in college I was dubbed with the nickname "Conan" by dorm-mates for my likeness to the pale-faced, ginger-haired(*) late-night host.Yeah, Conan might not have the looks of a ladykiller, but at the time circa 2000 he was pretty damn funny.

Playing for pride isn't a common thing for the Seattle Sounders, at least not because they have been so damn good that the result bears little meaning. Lose and nothing really changes. With a draw the Sounders win the group. With a win they may just knock out the reigning champs. This game has a chance to get a little negative, because Monterrey's scenario is really simple, if they get a point they advance.

Proving that you can never have too much ginger and that two gingers can do a show without causing a rift in space/time, Zach is joined by Alexi Lalas to discuss all the news surrounding MLS and the Men's National Team. We discuss Thierry Henry's red card, the massive crowd in Seattle and Alexi shares a story about Kasey Keller.

By Chris Wright

A shiny hapenny and a bag of liquorice is on offer to those who can successfully guess the identity of the recently-retired mole-eyed, ginger ankle-hacker who wants the record to state that, despite being the worst tackler in the history of organised sport, he could actually tackle all along and that he was actually just 'getting people back' by tearing off chunks of their thigh flesh with his studs on a semi-regular basis:

"Of course I can tackle.

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OK that is a deceptive headline but I figured TMZ is on perpetual LiLo-watch so any ginger that gets caught in the cross-hairs is free game.
Anyway I have to agree with Alexi's assessment of Steve Jones' playing ability. Having seen him play first-hand he is shockingly good for a man of his age and build.

Regrets, we've had a few... hundredThere was a special, almost spiritual, occasion in the world of Toronto FC last week. No, it wasn't the club's first ever win over Columbus, nor the hoisting of the illustrious Trillium Cup - it was an anniversary of a momentous date in TFC's history.

A recent blog on the AA website called 'Project Youth-fact or fiction?' (great write Illybongani) got me thinking about the direction that Arsenal has been heading in the last 6 trophyless years and also the grief that Arsène Wenger has had to endure. Fans seem to be divided into 2 opinions.

By Alan Duffy

Everton 2-2 Aston Villa Premier League September 10 2011

Two ginger-haired Scots tacticians went head to head at Goodison Park on Saturday, with Moyes and McCleish (surely ripe for a detective series?) watching their Everton and Villa sides share the points.

On today's show we talk about how amazingly awesome this team has been for the past month, how things look at the back end of the roster, and take a look ahead to the Real Salt Lake game tomorrow afternoon. Jeremiah also has an interview with USMNT legend, current ESPN analyst and strikingly handsome ginger devil Alexi Lalas where they discuss the potential the Sounders to be one of the best teams in MLS history as well as the overall state of the league, plus some other fun stuff.

My apologies for the delay; for whatever reason, this episode of Nos Audietis seemed bound and determined to make my life difficult. But it's ready now, and hopefully you'll find that it was worth the wait.

On today's show we talk about how amazingly awesome this team has been for the past month, how things look at the back end of the roster, and take a look ahead to the Real Salt Lake game tomorrow afternoon.

Colorado sent a young team down to Honduras, and you could tell from the play. The Rapids had few chances last night and were under siege most of the game. They managed a 1-1 draw and the one point is a good result given their youth, but 3 points was there for the taking had the coaching staff done a better job managing the squad over the last couple of weeks.

On September 10, 2011, before the Union's home match against the Portland Timbers, supporters group The Illegitimates will be hosting a charity tailgate to benefit Miles For MJ. The "Bearfight Brigade", a group of Union supporters that consists of Sons of Ben, Illegitimates, and other groups, is setting up several events to take place during the Miles for MJ tailgate.

A wild and crazy game in San Jose saw Colorado return to the Rockies with 3 points. They got some help from the refs and some good play from the midfield but this game could have easily gone the other way.
San Jose had more possession but Colorado had better chances early. Seven minutes in Folan slammed a Mullan cross off the post from his head.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.

What are the odds United win the Premier League even if they don't sign Sneijder? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

Only one thing could depress me more than the thought of the football season not kicking off on Saturday. And that's if Wesley Sneijder were to join Manchester United.