The Kickette round commences at 38.29. But really, you should watch the whole show. You're clearly not busy, because you're here.

If our appearance on ESPN's Talk Of The Terrace didn't give you a hint that boys have no clue what a woman wants from a footballer, our latest foray into TV territory certainly should.

I wondered being honest, how long it would take until we heard from either Nico Anelka or Alex after their departures from Chelsea back in last month's transfer window and it hasn't taken long.
The Sun over here in the UK leads with an interview Anelka has given about the end of his Chelsea career and claims he was left to rot with the reserves.

BESOS! Check out Argentinean club's Velez Sarsfield's new jersey... which has kisses imprinted all over it! Interestingly, there is a cool concept behind this. To celebrate their love for the club, Velez fans were invited to kiss the jersey and have it published as part of the "My Love For Velez" campaign.

My friends and I often indulge in extended debate on the club vs. country issue and how so far, it's ‘OK' to support England. We eschew the jingoism, the hooliganism, the sheer repugnance of many of those called on to sport the jersey, the overreaction to defeat and over-anticipation of victory, the arrogance and the aggression, but still wish for a team we can support.

Last night Fernando Torres appeared on Chelsea TV's "Friday Night Live" programme where he answered questions from the fans. Chelsea have kindly uploaded some of the interview to their official channel on YouTube which I will feature for you here.
Torres was asked about how we is settling in at Chelsea and his relation ship with the fans below:
In the full interview featured on the official website, Torres said:

'Since I joined Chelsea it has been amazing.

A weekend for remembrance The Premier League and Football League are enthralling, wonderful spectacles, but sometimes a greater force overtakes our love for all things football. On Wednesday afternoon, 80 people went to a football match in Egypt to support their team. They could never know that they would never come home.

A weekend for remembrance The Premier League and Football League are enthralling, wonderful spectacles, but sometimes a greater force overtakes our love for all things football. On Wednesday afternoon, 80 people went to a football match in Egypt to support their team. They could never know that they would never come home.

It's only a matter of time that the Indianapolis Colts let Peyton Manning walk. Since they have the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and will select Andrew Luck, the Colts will let go of Manning and go in a different direction.

With that in mind, where will Manning end up? Well, first of all, since he's dealing with a neck injury, there's a chance he will retire.

Now we're going after another kid? Lord knows what you're doing Andre. Lord knows. More, after the jump:

Trick love tha kids

Right. His name is Patrick Bamford. He's 18 years old, and at present, logged a whopping 12 career minutes for the first team at Nottingham Forest.

By Chris Wright

In which Carlos Vela, formerly of the Arsenal reserves and now on loan at Real Sociedad, is shunted over on the touchline by Sporting Gijon's Alejandro Galvez during the former club's 5-1 routing of the latter on Sunday evening which, all-in-all, wouldn't have been too much of an issue had the linesman not been 'keeping up with the play' quite so admirably.

By Chris Wright

In which Carlos Vela, formerly of the Arsenal reserves and now on loan at Real Sociedad, is shunted over on the touchline by Sporting Gijon's Alejandro Galvez during the former club's 5-1 routing of the latter on Sunday evening which, all-in-all, wouldn't have been too much of an issue had the linesman not been 'keeping up with the play' quite so admirably.

Arsene Wenger has tried to minimize the damage to Andrei Arshavin's confidence by last weeks booing by Arsenal fans when he was brought on against Man Utd, and he may have gone just a little overboard when he said: "I love Arshavin as a man and as a player. "I don't think the fans were [...]

Image via lavozlibre.com.

Tattooist Leo Millares (above left) is a man who spends too much time with his hands on footballer flesh for our liking. His latest work, posted on Twitter before the ink had even dried, is a set of replica pooch prints on the tummies of Guti and his lady love Romina Belluscio.

Images: Bellazon; FameFlynet Pictures; Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images Europe.

We've seen all three wear much more exciting ensembles than these, but yet, they all look very normal for a change. Tired, slightly annoyed even, but otherwise very normal.

Sara Carbonero's signature street style seems to fall in line with a "longer + looser = better" mantra, which we can identify with on most Saturdays and Sundays.

It has been a crazy day for me here. Busy at work. Busy at life. But I wanted to get to this bit of news before the day really gets away from me.

The Union and MLS have scheduled a press conference in Philadelphia for Tuesday, where Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter and MLS commissioner are expected to announce that PPL Park will be host this summer's 2012 MLS All-Star Game.

Initially it appeared that Robin Van Persie had been so averse to Alex Oxlade Chamberlain's substitution against Manchester United because he had set a goal up for him moments earlier. But it has now emerged that the Arsenal skipper's angry reaction at the youngster being hauled off was due to the fact that he is [.

MLS Reserves will be hosting a music video contest in which fans will create a music video for their favorite North American team. Choose your favorite North American soccer team (MLS, NASL, USL, PDL, NPSL, etc) and create a music video tribute to them. You may use pictures or video from wherever you find it, the only requirements are that you use the MLS Reserves logo or the website URL at some point in the video.

Thanks to Melbourne Victory Football Club I have one double pass to give away for the big Australia Day clash vs Sydney FC, next Thursday (January 26) at AAMI Park. To enter, answer the following question.... Ricardinho is: a) The best player to ever wear a Melbourne Victory shirt. b) Better than Leandro Love.

Following soccer is like being in love with someone who's (a) gorgeous, (b) fascinating, (c) possibly quite evil, and (d) only occasionally aware of your existence.5 There's a continuous low-grade suffering that becomes a sort of addiction in its own right.6 You spend all your time hoping they'll notice you, and they never do, and that unfulfilled hope feels like your only connection to them.

By Chris Wright

God love GOL TV's excitable Geordie wordsmith...

A personal highlight: "Waaah! JUNGLE CAT!"

Video: Barca HD

"Twenty years ago, we sponsored Crystal Palace and they got to the FA Cup final. Then last week, we sponsored Newcastle and they beat Manchester United 3-love." "So we're a lucky brand, and may the luck continue throughout the rest of the season." The words of Sir Richard Branson, (3-love?? clearly a tennis fan!

BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson reckons Thierry Henry won't find the net in another competitive game for Arsenal before he jets back to America. The ex-Liverpool defender is refusing to join the Henry love-in and says he would be happy to wager that Henry's days of scoring in the Premier League are over. In his BBC [.

Recently Pat McStay of Virginia Online Soccer News was able to catch up with Christian Metzler of Woodbridge, VA. Metzler who is an All-State goalkeeper recently received the first annual Inspirium Soccer Award along with a $7,500 academic scholarship.
Woodbridge Goalkeeper wins Inspireum Soccer Award, Scholarship
Watch his inpirational video!

The challenge today is to see if I can go through a whole blog without mentioning Thierry Henry.

Oh, balls. Well, mentioning him again. I know we football fans live very much in the moment, and the moment is kinda all his, but I reckon I've had my fill of articles about how great he is in training.

Let's go to Matt Good with the call:

Henry's return yesterday wasn't that of a play maker, but of a striker whose pace is nowhere near what it was, a fact that has been amply displayed during his time playing in New York. But coming on with just over ten minutes to play, invigorated by what can only be described as near the religious fanaticism of the Arsenal faithful, the club's greatest goal scorer did what he always has – scored with what seemed like complete effortlessness.

The quick gist: Omar Gonzalez has a left ACL rupture, he's been recalled (in every applicable sense of the word) to L.A. for surgery and will probably miss 4-6 months. Shocking bad luck all the way around, but FC Nürnberg seemed to fall in love with guy fast. Don't at all be surprised if we see him "visiting" again before 2012 is over.

Talksport: Mancini's card waving, Michael Owen, Jamie Redknapp's Joe Hart love-in things that annoy you about football!

Pundits always moan about imaginary card waving, so we asked what gets your goat here's a selection of answers

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Today Major League Soccer released the 2012 schedule and it's being touted as the longest ever, running from March 10 until the MLS Cup final on December 1. That leaves January and February as the only calendar months without league matches.

December is more of a psychological barrier than anything else.

Singaporeans love business school speak, even when it makes no sense at all. That's not the point. It makes them sound all grown up and modern. Take this piece of drivel...
"There is a high intangible value to this deal and StarHub has taken a holistic approach that is not just about cash,"
How the hell could you paraphrase that?

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The Newcastle United forward gave Sky a little insight into his dietary delectations before last night's game vs. Manchester United. Not only is he super-cute, but we share a love of all things strawberry (natch) and would like to offer him an open invitation to explore different flavour options with our team of staffers.

Love shops like Deli Fonseca in Liverpool....brilliant delicatesan and restaurant run by friendly, enthusiastic people who love good food.

Won on the lips Fan kiss a player right on the mouth by Anatolly7 Sunderland striker Ji Dong-Won got an unsolicited introduction to the passion of English football with a post-goal snog from a persistent fan. The South Korean starlet found himself on the receiving end of some love from a Black Cats supporter after [.

By Alan Duffy

He may be public enemy number one these days, or maybe number two behind Luis Suarez. But John Terry discovered that love can conquer all, after a fan/loony ran onto the Stamford Bridge turf during the Villa game in order to express his physical love for the England captain.

Moyes: I'm determined to keep penniless Everton a 'great' club

"I'd love to get to a Cup final and get Everton in Europe because I think this is one of those clubs that need European football," says Toffees boss

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Liverpool loanee Joe Cole has once again reiterated his desire to return to International football.Cole, who is in the midst of a successful loan spell with Lille, enthused:"Without a doubt, I'd love to play for England again."You can't talk yourself into the England squad though. They come and watch you play, and if they like what they see, they'll pick you.

This past season in U.S. soccer was certainly an interesting one. In MLS, two new teams were promoted and the soccer world fell in love with them and their passionate fans. Coaches were hired and fired, players finally fulfilled their ...
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Newcastle have been linked in the last few days with Young Boys striker Emmanuel Mayuka. Emmanuel Mayuka 21 year-old 5'10″ striker at The 21 year-old 5'10″ striker says that Newcastle are a dream club, and of course he'd love to join Newcastle United (who wouldn't). But whether there's any truth in this we don't know, but [.

Let's face it - we all love SZCZ. Since Jens was dropped in 2007 (in my opinion ill-advisedly) we've had to put up with some of the less convincing goalkeepers in Arsenal's history, namely Almunia, Fabianski and Mannone.

Bale love-in takes physical turn Gareth Bale was the star of the show as Tottenham eased past Norwich in a relative stroll in the park last night. In an attempt to get some sort of revenge, Richie De Laet decided to do to Bale what the Welshman had been metaphorically doing to the Norwich defence [..

What are the odds Chelsea are the next English club Mourinho manages? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day

I hope the al-Qaeda threat to ruin your Christmas didn't, er, ruin your Christmas. Instead of using explosives, they threatened to send every one of us a relative to stay.