Interested in helping out a wonderful community project and possibly rub elbows with Timbers legends Mick Hoban or Scot Thompson? The Friends of Trees are holding their annual tree planting on Saturday, February 11, and is inviting Timbers fans and community volunteers to join in the fun. Timber Joey will be there, but he's helping put trees in the ground, not cutting them down to celebrate goals.

FC Barcelona vs. Brazil in 1999 - The Full Match

The beginning of the week is never enjoyable, but let's lessen the dosage of suffering with a glorious find on Youtube. 1999 was FC Barcelona's centenary year and the whole season was quite the celebration of everything FC Barcelona.

Arsenal legends Dennis Bergkamp and Tony Adams are squaring up for a head-to-head clash – with the winner securing a coaching role at the Emirates.

The former Gunners are frontrunners to replace Steve Bould within the coaching staff at the club at the end of the season.

Bould is poised to replace the retiring Pat Rice as Arsene Wenger's No.

Old Trafford legends Roy Keane and Paul Ince were livid with Man United's 'schoolboy defending' at Anfield earlier today, and both players were disappointed that Alex Ferguson's team could not turn [what they perceived to be] superior possession and quality into goals.Summarising the game on ITV, Keane was typically blunt about United's defensive failures:"Poor goals from United's point of view;

Football is a romantic game and, to many, the raw emotion a football match can invoke surpasses that of any other sport. There is nothing better than seeing great players battling it out on the field. Fans take true delight in any match when legends, known all over the world, take to the pitch to fight for supremacy.

During his four years in charge at Anfield, Roy Evans produced one of the most exciting and entertaining Liverpool teams of the last thirty years. With the likes of Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman playing alongside club legends John Barnes and Ian Rush, it was pure joy being a fan in the mid-1990s.

"VIDEO: Robson Reflects On Liverpool Cup Memories" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

Quite a transfer coup for Newcastle with the signing of £10 million pound number 9 Papiss Demba Cisse from German side Freiburg. The Senegalese striker will wear the famous shirt, as worn by previous Newcastle legends Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn and Malcolm Macdonald. He will make up half of a potentially lethal strikeforce alongside Newcastle's other top striker, also from Senegal, Demba Ba.

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Football Aid 2012 – Bid to Play at Loftus Road!

Patrice Evra is one of a select few foreign players who genuinely seems to get what this club is all about. Whilst Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will forever be remembered as United legends, I struggle to think of any player who speaks as eloquently about United as Evra does.

Following back to back defeats in the league before an important win over Manchester City in the FA Cup, Evra has claimed that because of the history of this club, we never give up.

Japanese World Cup winner Homare Sawa beat out a strong field that included Brazilian Marta and Abby Wambach to win the FIFA Women's World Player of the year 2011.

Marta who was looking to win the award for a 6th consecutive time had to contend with a second place finish while Abby Wambach of the USA came in in third place.

With it being New Year's Eve, I figured it was time to take a look back at the 2011 wishes that I'd posted at the end of last year.
1. Return to the Playoffs - This was filled 100%, not only did KC qualify for the playoffs again, but the team won the regular season Eastern Conference crown and had home field advantage.

• Kop That: Liverpool's Luis Suarez given new one-match ban by the FA http://t.co/COg7E9Qx 23:57:24, 2011-12-28
• Kop That: Porto's Jorge Fucile linked with Liverpool http://t.co/Q5QgaZ8x 23:42:45, 2011-12-28
• Kop That: Andy Carroll backed by Kenny Dalglish and Alan Pardew http://t.

Wilson: Liverpool legends wouldn't have allowed Suarez T-shirts

'Bill Shankly, Joe Fagan and Bob Paisley would be saying, ‘You got it wrong guys" says Gunners legend

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Liverpool legends wouldn't like club's Suarez stance Wilson

Arsenal hero says squad's t-shirts backing banned striker were a mistake

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Garrincha, the little bird

Translated by Gordon Fleetwood with help from his friend Jorge

Garrincha é o nome de um passarinho alegre, cor de terra

[Garrincha is the name of a little bird, color of the earth]

Que quem apelidou Manoel Francisco dos Santos "Mané Garrincha", conhecia tanto o rapaz quanto o passarinho.

Ever since he arrived at Anfield, Liverpool fans - myself included - have been calling for Glen Johnson to be played as a right winger. Given his regular defensive mistakes, it seems like a no-brainer to prioritise Johnson's attacking ability, but despite the groundswell of opinion in favour of a move to the right wing, Liverpool legends Ray Houghton and Gary Gillespie insist that Johnson should

The celebration of Arsenal's 125th anniversary recently has led to the erection of three Arsenal legends namely Thierry Henry, Tony Adams and Herbert Chapman. Many questioned Henry's credentials to have a statue outside the Emirates. This is because Henry left the club in 2007 due to declining form and the desire to wanting to win [.

Journalist and South Florida's premier soccer supporters club the Ultras met up with a couple of legends this past Wednesday as part of a preview for the clash between Colombia vs Mexico at Sun Life Stadium in Miami February 29, 2012.
The Ultras will be attending this game and have been assigned to section 129 at SunLife Stadium.

Xmas Facebook comp: LFC Legends tour

One lucky fan is going to win over 20 brilliant prizes this Christmas including a Legends LFC Stadium Tour for four people. Could it be you?

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"The Angels sing, in his legs" Aldo Agroppi, Fiorentina 1985-1986

"His legend was not built on titles, but on moments "

There are legends for every club. Every Calcio side has it's own demi god, the faces and numbers that are often as recognisable as the colours and stadia. They are [read more]

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Arsenal brought together an array of legends to help them celebrate the history that is Arsenal, 125 years of history to be precise, from the days of Dial Square, Plumstead common, Henry Norris getting us into Division one after WW1, the Chapman Era, the 70's double, moving in more recent history with George Graham's titles and cups, right upto Wenger's invincible's and some of the best football I have ever seen.

Written by Harry

Arsenal brought together an array of legends to help them celebrate the history that is Arsenal, 125 years of history to be precise, from the days of Dial Square, Plumstead common, Henry Norris getting us into Division one after WW1, the Chapman Era, the 70's double, moving in more recent history with George Graham's titles and cups, right upto Wenger's invincible's and some of the best football I have ever seen.

I'm going to make this quick, because it's too late to garner much attention anyway.

Tomorrow we face Everton at the Emirates. I feel like I could just copy this preview from any game they've played over the past few seasons: They're a pretty good team, but they are struggling to score goals because they don't really have a good striker.

Ashley Cole and his glamorous assistant Carlton make a few notes prior to kick-off. Images via EnglandFootballersFoundation.com.

Ashley Cole, Jermain Defoe, Carlton Cole, Dion Dublin and Ian Walker were among players who appeared at the London Soccer Dome last night in support of the England Footballers Foundation's inaugral 'EFF Charity Cup'.

United legends divided Manchester United's Champions League exit has created a bit of a rift between Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane. Fergie is obviously not overly pleased to see his former fledglings now giving honest appraisals of United performances as TV pundits. He turned on Keane after being asked about his former skipper's views [.

New albums are in abundance for music fans during the Christmas period. Among them is the Real Madrid Legends Music Club from Spanish giants Real Madrid. These are the details on the new set via a press release from the club. ‘Everybody', the first single from The Legends – The Official Real Madrid Digital Music [.

Christmas Gifts for the FC Barcelona Fan

The holiday season is upon us and if you are or have a FC Barcelona fan in your life then we have put together a list of gifts that any culé would love.

Relive the magic of Barcelona's 2010-2011 Champions League winning season with this Lionel Messi Signed Framed Barcelona Champions League Final Jersey 2010-11.

John Barnes recently argued that Liverpool fans should 'move on' and stop wasting 'negative energy' on Fernando Torres, but despite the acrimony towards the Spaniard, there are still lots of fans - myself included - who would love to see El Nino back at Anfield. LFC Legends Ray Houghton and Gary Gillespie are not so sure though.

The great Norwegian Merlin sticker album reunion As always on Tuesdays, today will be Random 1990s Football Tuesday on OTP but we really have a bumper edition for you today. We will have the usual column for you later, but in the meantime here are retro Premier League legends Jan Aage Fjortoft, Claus Lundekvam, Lars [.

Earlier in the season, Liverpool legends Graeme Souness and Ray Houghton expressed concern about Luis Suarez's tendency to go down too easily, and John Aldridge has now joined them in highlighting this unfortunate aspect of the Uruguayan's game.
During the 2-0 victory against Everton in October, Suarez was fouled by Jack Rodwell, and his reaction played a part in the Everton player being sent off (the red card was subsequently rescinded).

How can fans mourn Speed but gloat about Hillsborough and Munich and why Torres deserves more stick than Carroll

Why the 22,376 empty seats at Manchester United on Wednesday were a glorious sight for true football fans Why Christmas has come early for Tottenham and a cure for any fan with a case of the Blues Football is always touched more than it expects when it loses one of its own.

How can fans mourn Speed but gloat about Hillsborough and Munich and why Torres deserves more stick than Carroll

Why the 22,376 empty seats at Manchester United on Wednesday were a glorious sight for true football fans Why Christmas has come early for Tottenham and a cure for any fan with a case of the Blues Football is always touched more than it expects when it loses one of its own.

Suarez in seventh heaven

Liverpool's Luis Suarez has voiced his 'huge pride' at emulating former club legends by wearing the number seven jersey at Anfield.

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It's no secret that Liverpool have struggled to score goals this season, and despite the talents of Luis Suarez, the club still (arguably) lacks a 'fox in the box' goal-poacher; a Robbie Fowler-type player with a knack for scoring goals regularly. One player constantly linked with Liverpool is Jermain Defoe, but club legends Ray Houghton and Gary Gillespie insist that he is not the player Liverpool need.

"Get ready to get closer. Closer to legends. Closer to history and closer to the unseen magic of matchday. Get ready to take your seat in the players changing room. Get ready to run down the players tunnel and to imagine the roar of 60,000 fans. " – Bob Wilson

Those are the words of Arsenal legend Wilson in the video that introduced me to the new Arsenal ‘Self-guided' Stadium Tour.

LA Galaxy vs Indonesia Score Highlights 1-0 Video Goal Robbie Keane Friendly 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

LA Galaxy vs Indonesia Score Highlights 1-0 Video Goal Robbie Keane Friendly 2011 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter LA Galaxy vs Indonesia 2011 ( Galaxy vs Indonesia All Stars 2011 video below) Score and result:- LA Galaxy vs Indonesia 1-0 ( Robbie Keane) 30 November, 2011- Gelora Bung Karno [.

Well, I guess we were wrong and Ajax is going with nuclear option #3. In a move to end the bickering and feuding that has gone on at Ajax in recent years between Ajax board members and former player legends, Ajax's governing council has asked all 5 board members, including Cruyff, to resign. Any board member that refuses to resign will be voted out, most likely, by shareholders.

Join legends on the Santa Dash

Anfield icons Phil Thompson, Roy Evans and Alan Kennedy got into the festive spirit by helping launch this year's Santa Dash which takes place in Liverpool city centre on Sunday, December 4.

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It's that time again when, bereft of international friendlies and general news, and having exhausted the vaults of Azzurri legends to fawn over, the Italy World Cup Blog resorts to either posting a photo of mediocre quality picked up at the last minute from the FIGC website, or telling a tired anecdote about when it was young.