Earlier today, we featured the review of the book 'Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout' which, I think is a must read for all Liverpool fans. Now here's a chat with the writer of the book Simon Hughes about what went into the writing of the book. We hope you'll enjoy.
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Jeremy Christie (R) shields Joan Capdevila of Spain from the ball during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup match between New Zealand and Spain (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images Europe)
I had a chance to chat with New Zealand international midfielder Jeremy Christie, who was in town recently for a trial selection session organized by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for the upcoming season, which is scheduled to kick-off next February. Click to continue reading...

Wenn es beim FC Bayern München mal nicht läuft, dann ist das gleich wie ein Weltuntergang. Spieler kritisieren sich und die Mannschaft vor laufender Kamera, Trainer sind ratlos und der ein oder andere Spieler ergreift schlichtweg die Flucht. Wenn man dann aber als Spieler auch noch die große Tabulinie übertritt und die eigenen Vereinsbosse öffentlich [. Click to continue reading...

Forgot to make this post yesterday, but Wizards head athletic trainer, Chet North has been named MLS Athletic Trainer of the Year. Thad over at The Back Post has a great interview up with North that you can check out as well.
North is the only person with the Wizards organization who has been there since the first season 14 years ago. Click to continue reading...

Chet North of the Kansas City Wizards was named the MLS Head Athletic Trainer of the Year. I was finally able to get Chet to sit still for an interview. He discusses a little bit of everything: including what it takes to earn the award, the ownership, the MLS Cup team and players. Chet is the only person that has been with the Wizards organization since the first year. Click to continue reading...

Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad received his second honor of the year for his off-the-field contributions to the Kansas City community. MLS W.O.R.K.S., Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, announced Friday that Conrad and Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause were selected to receive Click to continue reading...

Vor einigen Tagen habe ich ja schon auf die Container-Ebay-Auktion des FC St.Pauli hingewiesen. Damals dachte ich ja noch nicht, dass sich gleich so schnell ein Käufer für die bemalten Metallkisten finden würde, aber ich habe mich getäuscht. Ein überzeugter Pauli, namens Jürgen Kosian hat zugeschlagen und für 15. Click to continue reading...

Kevin receiving the mounted jersey and gloves to commemorate setting the All Time Saves record early in the year.As soon as Kevin spoke in the interview I could tell he was a speaking with emotion. It was obvious that the season being over and missing the playoffs pained him. He speaks candidly about the team and himself. Click to continue reading...

We talked with Interim Head Coach/Technical Director Peter Vermes at the season ending interview session. I cut it down as much as I could while still leaving all the pertinent information in the two segments. The questions that were asked in each segment are provided so you know which one you may want to listen to if you are short on time. Click to continue reading...

Talked to Matt at the season end interview session. He talked about being a rookie, learning from the veterans and what Jimmy gets away with among other things.Part 1Part 2 Click to continue reading...

The Wizards held their season end media session Tuesday. There was way too much info to transcribe and too much for my poor video camera to hold so I am posting the audio of the interviews for everyone to hear. Each interview was long enough that I broke them into two files.First up is Josh Wolff, he set a career high for goals and possibly nose bleeds. Click to continue reading...

Talked with Claudio Lopez after practice yesterday. He may have misunderstood one question but overall he did great with doing it in English.We talked about Argentina qualifying, coaching and his thoughts for the future. Click to continue reading...

Been really busy lately and did not get a few interviews posted like I should have. Sorry about that the delay...First up is Jimmy Conrad, I talked to him right after he got back to Kansas City from his time with the National Team. He talks about being in Honduras when the US qualified for the World Cup, the last qualifier with Costa Rica and his chances on being on the World Cup squad. Click to continue reading...

This Saturday the sporty spotlight shines bright on sixteen-year-old soccer player and skateboarder, Alex Espinoza. Check out the interview below where Alex shares her thoughts on fear and an amazing pic.

Name: Alex(us) Espinoza

Age: 16

Sport(s): Soccer and Skateboarding

Hometown: La Habra

High School/Middle School/College: La Habra High School

What's your fave sport?

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Talked with Davy at practice today. Click to continue reading...

Had a quick interview with Zoltán yesterday. He was the player at the press conference today and I will put that audio up later. Click to continue reading...

The team had a quick practice on Tuesday. Talked with Kevin about the last game,coaching and the future... Click to continue reading...

Jimmy was recently named to the US National team for the Qualifiers with Honduras and Costa Rica. He will miss the Wizards game with Chivas if he makes the final roaster. I stopped Jimmy after practice on Friday to discuss his call up, the Wizards game in Houston and the impact of his call-up on the Wizards. Click to continue reading...

I talked with Jonathan after practice on Friday. Jonathan talked about being back in the lineup and Vermes being the coach. Click to continue reading...

Harrington at practice with bandage on his head...I talked with Michael about his collision with Jimmy, playing on the left side again and Peter being coach... Click to continue reading...

Jimmy just can not seem to keep his head out of danger. As you can see, he is sporting a bandage on his much abused noggin. He collided with Harrington in practice yesterday and both needed a few stitches. Both practiced today so it seems there was no lasting issues for either player...In the interview I ask Jimmy about his new injury and about the last game. Click to continue reading...

Talked with Peter about the last game... Click to continue reading...

I talked with Santiago Hirsig Tuesday. I asked about getting his first goal with the Wizards. He is a little shy about speaking in English and my Spanish is not great so the interview was a little short. His English is better than he thinks...Santiago thinking of the proper word in English at a recent press conference. Click to continue reading...

Went to practice today to see Kei Kamara, the newest Wizard. He chose 23 as his number in Kansas City. Here he is in Wizards blue...Stretching out and wondering why some guy keeps taking photos of him...I talked to him about the trade, why he chose the number, Hartman's hair color and goal celebrations. Click to continue reading...

PFA chief Gordon Taylor has urged football fans, pundits, and the FA to put a stop to the lynch mob mentality that is surrounding Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The targetman stirred up controversy over the weekend by first stamping on Robin van Persie's face before scoring a goal and sprinting the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the angry Gunners fans.

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The pain of Manchester United's comprehensive Champions League final defeat to Barcelona in May triggered a summer of upheaval at Old Trafford with star turns Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez seeking pastures new - but despite those defections the Premier League champions are still rightly among the leading fancies to land this season's European crown.

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Lance Watson heading a ball into goal during a recent practice...Mike over at Down the Byline name Lance Watson his August Player of the Month. In the fan forum he is leading in votes for August Player of the Month as well. I can not argue with these selections. I think he should have won it earlier in the year once already. Click to continue reading...

Talked with Coach Vermes after practice yesterday. He talked about the previous game, Chance's first game back and the substitutions he made. Click to continue reading...

I talked with Chance after practice yesterday. Click to continue reading...

Ever wonder why some exciting young attacking players in MLS and US Soccer don't seem to be so exciting and don't seem to attack as they demonstrated before being coached out of it? Well now thanks to MLSR contributor, Glenn Davis you need not wonder any longer as we hear from former FC Dallas, San Jose Earthquakes and US National team attacking midfielder Arturo Alvarez why he chose to leave MLS and the USA behind. Click to continue reading...

It was a tough season where there was disappointment on the pitch and problems off it. No, we're not talking about Liverpool FC's last season but rather the first one in AFC Liverpool's history. The club set up by Liverpool fans who wanted to rekindle the experiences of old set off with a lot of enthusiasm but soon found the going much harder than anticipated as different opinions started pulling it apart. Click to continue reading...

I don't know if anybody has covered this, and if they have, fair play. It needed to be mentioned given the curious nature of our defeat against Man Utd at Old Trafford.
When the final whistle went, I was going through a range of negative emotions although I was still proud of the performance the lads gave. Click to continue reading...

Talked with Captain Conrad after practice today. We discussed how the team is doing. I asked him if there was any coaches out there he would like to come to the Wizards and a few other things... Click to continue reading...

It was a bit wet today at practice. They quit early when the lightning got too close. A few shots of players looking a little soaked. Jack, Matt and Zoltan...Aaron...And Michael...After the team went inside Coach Vermes stopped for a couple minutes...Just a short video of one of the scrimmages in the rain before they went inside. Click to continue reading...

REAL MADRID stars CRISTIANO RONALDO & KAKÁ have given anexclusive interview together to Real Madrid TV that has beentransmitted locally (eg. TVE) & it is very interesting. Both playerstalk about their past, the present & the future, a future full ofoptimism & goals to take their carreers further & give their newClub more fame & titles. Click to continue reading...