The art of a natural striker is immensely undervalued these days isn't it? "Yeah he is okay, but he does nothing else apart from score". How would we have love to have that player at the Stadium of Light. We did. He went off just after the 71st minute. Shortly after we went 1-0 down.

Frazier Campbell didn't know what he did with Bent's header from Reid's corner.

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First, a confession: I kind of love Ipswich Town manager and former Ireland captain Roy Keane. (Even though he terrifies me.) But I was glad it wasn't my cell phone going off in the middle of a press conference this week. Because let's face it: the man is a bit...oh, [...] Click to continue reading...

Best quote from this article on the National Health Service's plan to use footy fans' love of their sport to get them to quit smoking: [M]ore than half of Liverpool fans say they would give up smoking if their team won the League and FA Cup double more than for any other [...] Click to continue reading...

Before the start to the futbol season I uploaded to the net a podcast entitled 'No Love For...
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As was previously stated here (okay, I was off by a little bit), it looks like Ben Olsen is going to hang up his boots. Although it could have been easily guessed that his time was running out, Olsen has decided that either pain or other considerations have made it undesirable to continue his career.

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By a goalie! 101 Great Goals is right, who doesn't love watching a keeper score...? Click to continue reading...

Looks like a carry to me, but if it was Iverson they'd let it slide
The Daily Mail has a nice assortment of photoshopped Thierry Henry specials sent in by jokesters around the internet - and this one seemed to me to make the most sense because of Henry's past professed love for the Chicago Bulls. Click to continue reading...

On an unrelated note, I was browsing uefa.com in hopes of finding some love "Greek-loving" publications when my an video on the side panel caught my eye... "How to deal with pace" Lars Lagerback on stopping the threat of quick strikers like Thierry Henry. Suggestion: Cut his hands off. Click to continue reading...

Ireland aren't going! Neither is Gus Hiddink.
Could we bring him back....too late I guess!
Ronaldo should be there..if fit...but not the Ukraine's or Egyptians.
Still in the modern world if your country doesn't make it (Ireland) you can support the country you grew up in (England) the country you live in and love (Socceroos) or the countries you have visited, (NZ, USA, Germany, Japan, France, Greece, Italy etc etc,) or countries you'd like to see do well. Click to continue reading...

"I'd love to finish my career here," he declared. "I haven't been here long, but I already feel at home and love the club.

"I grew up a Celtic supporter and they have a big place in my heart, but I really hope I can finish my career here. You can never say never, but I'd like to think I will.

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Can I take a minute to testify? Thank you. I'm now 33 years old with little time for exercise and a penchant for rich cheeses and savory meats. It is for this very reason that I possess a body type that could be described as "rotund" and why many soccer jersey's come off like meat casing on my frame. Click to continue reading...

Sorry I haven't been around lately, it's been a bit hectic over here recently. Luckily it was an international break and nothing much happened in my absence, but I now dutifully bring you what did.

As you may have read in TheSpoiler (highly recommended by the way), Darius Vassell, ex-Man City striker, has been experience a few bumps over in Turkey.

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1. Special request, fake? -- via Irish Soccer Insider
2. Mascot love denied -- via The Offside: Water Cooler
3. WAGs being waggy -- via Kickette
4. St. James Park gallery -- via The Guardian
5. Holy blue shoes -- via The Original Winger
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The city of Alcorcón celebrated their shock victory over Real Madrid in style yesterday, as thousands lined the road to catch a glimpse of their heroes. Fans crowded around the team bus to welcome back their boys and we have to admit, it's certainly a beautiful image!

It's always sad when a death occurs in the football family.

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Zinedine Zidane attended the launch of IWC in Hong Kong last month to show his love for the watch manufacturer. And, of course, black shiny suits. Click to continue reading...

Zinedine Zidane attended the launch of IWC in Hong Kong last month to show his love for the watch manufacturer. And, of course, black shiny suits. Click to continue reading...

Continental's New ContiFan Competition Gives Fans Chance to Win Tickets to 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Continental Tyres, Official Sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, is offering fans the chance to win a fantastic trip to South Africa complete with World Cup tickets in their new ContiFanContest
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There's been an interesting exchange on the Canadian soccer front, with Jason de Vos and Paul James both writing articles about Canadian players who have chosen to play for other national teams, and Duane Rollins responding in kind.
While this might get me into all sorts of trouble, my own view is that while I am sympathetic to those who are angry at players like Begovic and Lensky for switching national allegiances at this late stage, and for misleading Canada fans over their intended decision, I have trouble accepting that they should play for Canada "no matter what," as in "no matter if the CSA actively supports both them and the national program in a meaningful way or not. Click to continue reading...

This effort from Zlatan certainly deserves some love. Click to continue reading...

Competition closes today In case you didn't know, this month is Movember when blokes across the country are encouraged to grow a moustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer. The gang at Love The Mo put together a Moustache United comprising football's greatest moustaches. And they asked OTP to help find some substitutes. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City center back Kolo Toure has revealed that he would cherish the chance of teaming up with brother Yaya at Manchester City. The pair have been close to crossing paths in the past when Arsenal chased Yaya, but the younger Toure opted for Barca.

Now, with Mark Hughes interested in his brother, Kolo has opened the doors for a move and told The Manchester Evening News that he'd love for his brother to sign for Manchester City.

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Because with live in a world of litigation and because people get all bent out of shape over the smallest things (that could easily be explained) and because litigation takes forever and lawyers are expensive (otherwise they wouldn't bother to take forever) and because you can get any kind of suspension lifted while you're waiting for an appeal it appears that Chelsea can do business as usual since the Court of Arbitration for Sport won't be able to set a date for a hearing until February.

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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...

No longer an Arsenal player after leaving last summer to join Manchester City, Emmanuel Adebayor declared his "love" for Arsene Wenger, the manager who made him the player he is today after signing him from ... Click to continue reading...

No longer an Arsenal player after leaving last summer to join Manchester City, Emmanuel Adebayor declared his "love" for Arsene Wenger, the manager who made him the player he is today after signing him from ...

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Can I get an Amen?
This week's winner is: The Holy Babel.
I don't know if you guys have noticed this yet, but I really REALLY like name puns. And I think there is a serious lack of clever names in the official game. Too many teams are named some form of: FC My Town or Gunners Rule6969. Click to continue reading...

As much stick as American fans of football a/k/a soccer get from the mainstream sports media and sports fan, I'm always shocked at how many fans of the Beautiful Game dismiss the women's game. Those of us who take even a passing interest in women's football know it is not a gentle love fest. Click to continue reading...

by CARL ELDRIDGE Arsenal face Manchester City in the quarter final of the Carling Cup next month and Gooners everywhere are praying Arsene Wenger's Young Guns can overcome Mark Hughes' side, complete with Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure. � Robin van Persie has already stated he'd love to play against City and his reasons no doubt refer to the incident in the 4-2 Premier League defeat in which Adebayor kicked RVP in the face. Click to continue reading...

Ahead of our match against Chelsea, RoM and The Chelsea Blog teamed up for a discussion to put you in the mood for Sunday.

Scott the Red: The question has been raised a few times in the media who would you prefer out of Drogba, Rooney and Torres? Why?

The Chelsea Blog: The first thought that came into my head was Drogba.

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We get sent many Press releases about various products , services and news. This one jumped out at us today and we thing you'll enjoy! We all love the pint of Fosters and the Aussie spirit even more! Just when Rafa Benitez thought things couldn't get any worse, a study published by Foster's today reveals the [. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney has again reiterated his love for our club, claiming he wants to spend the rest of his career here and hopefully get somewhere near Ryan Giggs' appearance record.

"I have always said I would love to end my career at this club," said Rooney. "If I can get anywhere near what Ryan has done it would be an amazing achievement because I regard him as the perfect role model.

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Tires are no match for Wayne Rooney. [101GG] Fixing the SPL in a Dutch...vacuum. (Inside Left) Robin Van Persie could be the new Raul. (Theory not as outlandish as it sounds.) (SoccerLens) Nigerian U17 captain a sprightly 25. (The Spoiler) The lingo of Italian tactics. (Football Italiano) Igor Akinfeev don't get no love. Click to continue reading...

We're making that assumption, anyway. Even though the pair aren't pictured in the same photo frame and it's technically possible that they just happened to be in the same place at the same time coincidentally and not because they aren't having mad monkey love together every night.

As we continue to deal with Iker and his new relationship, at least we can take comfort in the fact that some things never change: our long-term F5 number 1 still has issues choosing shirts we deem to be acceptable.

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We're making that assumption, anyway. The pair aren't pictured in the same photo frame and it's technically possible that they just happened to be in the same place at the same time coincidentally. Maybe they're not making mad monkey love together every night. But it's unlikely.

As we continue to deal with Iker and his new relationship, at least we can take comfort in the fact that some things never change: our long-term F5 number 1 still has issues choosing shirts we deem to be acceptable.

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'Beckham and kid' via Kickette
'Bent's twitter boots' via The Spoiler
'Brazilian love' -- via Futbolita
'Beckham's footie art' -- via Dirty Tackle
'Kai Rooney's twitter' -- via Off the Post
'Dempsey is back' -- via The Original Winger
'Nasty KC throwback' -- via Hillcrest Road
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