The new spaghetti legs This goalie thought he could give his side, Hartford, the edge in their penalty shootout against Stony Brook Sea Wolves by rolling out his party trick. The crazy keeper cartwheeled back and forth along his goal-line as the opposition prepared to take their spot-kicks. Unfortunately for him the antics had little effect, and [. Click to continue reading...

Yes, that is a serious question. Two players who 'offer more than just goals' as strikers. But how much more? Who would you rather have? Fortunately a member of the Football365 Forum (lol tb x) has done the analysis for us. Read on to see who comes out on top...

A comparison of their goals and assists since Tevez came here:

This is obviously an area where Tevez should win by a margin having played with some of the best players in the world.

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Hello again. First things first, I apologize if you've been checking in and find that there's no new post or update on the blog (Who am I kidding?, I wonder how many do actually follow my postings?) But if you have, then the only reason I can give is that there is really nothing to update. The international break is really sucking the life out of football bloggers.

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Algeria take on Egypt in what will be one hell of a bone shattering grudge match. The two countries do not get on and clearly the Egyptian support are keen on scaring their opposition into submission and hence throw large amounts of rocks at their team coach. Egypt have to beat the Group leaders by at least two goals to have any chance of making it to South Africa.

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I think I would have preferred Group B rather than Group A, but as you know, there are no easy games for Cambodia at this level.
The tournament here is going really well. It is very good preparation for the SEA Games. A good opportunity to play against strong opposition, and playing every second day, like we will do at SEA Games. Click to continue reading...

I probably filled my quota of Major League references with the one about Jobu a few weeks ago. I apologize to international readers and those who aren't connoisseurs of marvelously cheesy sports movies, but this is too apt. Plus, it's Major League 2.
Just like weak-hitting, voodoo apostate Pedro Cerrano, right now, Liverpool has no marbles. Click to continue reading...

Under the sure setting in of Autumn's darkened skies, and with the country's fireworks primed for the evenings festivities,� Nottingham Forest found themselves, once again, facing an opposition from the upper reaches of the Championship, themselves hoping to light the very skies for the City Ground faithful, with a victory and three points that would [. Click to continue reading...

Everyone's sure to be happy with last night's result – we know we are. The boys came out to win and they did it, attacking well from the very beginning, with Pedro being surprisingly awesome. Pep was resting several starters for this match, with Xavi, Messi, Dani, Iniesta, Bojan, and Pinto on the bench. Click to continue reading...

Whilst it is normal for one or two Football League clubs to be given a bloody nose by a non-league club at some point during the early rounds of the FA Cup, predicting where this will happen is a slightly trickier business. Yesterday, ITV went with the "romance of the cup" and saw Norwich put seven goals past a Paulton Rovers side whose defence's pre-match training didn't appear to contain any extra "hap" sessions.

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Some common themes developing in the post-match interview - concentration and the lack of ability to close games out in particular:

"First half we never really imposed ourselves as I know we can and conceded two poor goals. But then we picked ourselves up and showed some of the qualities I expected from the start.

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Four more from the Arsenal. The first half ended 3-0.
Arsenal Captain Francesc Fabregas is in a rich vein of form, and he rounded out the first-half scoring.
Here are the Goals:
28' Eduardo/Wolves Own Goal
35' Eduardo/Wolves Own Goal
45' Cesc
66' Arshavin
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It's Ask the Oppo time again and this week Carl Eldridge talks to Molineux regular Peter Hayes ahead of the Gunners' trip to Wolves in the Premier League...

CE: Wolves are back on the big stage after such a long and painful period so life in the top flight must be enjoyable?

PH; Yes it certainly has been a journey supporting the Wolves over the years and yes we are loving it, it really is the place to be.

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Not much to say really. Just take a peek at this video of New Mexico's Elizabeth Lambert as she go mental on the opposition... Enjoy! Posted in Blogroll, Controversies, Footballers Gone Wild, Injuries, WAGs Tagged: Elizabeth Lambert, Lobos, New Mexico Click to continue reading...

Being wary of repeating oneself, I still have to think about how this team in Rave Green plays. When are they at their best, and when do they struggle? The defining moments of this season likely indicate what the needs are, and the previous four matches now against Houston can show us a few trends in how Kinnear and Schmid see the opposition.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers

Position: 17th, 2-4-5 (10 points, -7 goal differential)

Recent Form: LLDDD

Home Form: 1-2-2

Away to the midlands tomorrow to face Wolves at the Molineaux. Wolves are a solid side I picked them to stay up this season, and I actually hope they do.

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So, are we going to bounce back from our lacklustre display against the old enemy or will the players put in another shocker against Steve Bruce's men?

The defeat against Stoke doesn't worry me. We played well, it was just unfortunate. Even more unfortunate it came before a big game but I think we would have lost at Arsenal in those circumstances 99 times out of 100.

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So this is probably the earliest I've ever done a match report (3 whole days in advance) and so I can't link you to the BBC statistics report. You'll just have to go find it yourself, it'll be on this page probably by Saturday. Like I said a little earlier, I'm going over to England and won't have internet until I get back (I'm staying at my grandmother's house and she doesn't allow any technology made after 1972 in), so don't expect any new posts from me until Tuesday at the earliest (there there love, don't pine, you can always go through my archives or go read some of my posts on England World Cup Blog if you miss me too much).

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They maybe top of the Indonesia Super League but Persijap Jepara are feeling the pinch where it hurts the most. In the wallet. Revealing figures (Source - Top Skor) show how attendances are shockingly down and how the club are losing money by being shown on TV so often.
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The Clock Is Ticking on Rafa's Reign, here are ten ways he can buy himself more time.

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1. Put Yossi Benayoun in First Team Sheet EVEN if we have no injury problems!

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Stephen Ireland has spoken about the recent incident where he was taken to hospital following the Fulham win:

"Thankfully it wasn't too serious because at the time I thought that was the end of me but I don't even know what it was. I've had every test that there is and still don't know what it was.

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Gabriel Obertan impressed for much of his début against Barnsley before looking tired in the final fifteen minutes or so. He kept the ball really well, ran at the opposition with speed and showed off his silky skills. He looks to be the real deal, regardless of what Larry White thinks.

He's only had one game so there's no point getting ahead of ourselves, but some sections of the press have already questioned what impact Obertan's arrival and début might have on Nani.

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I may young but you boys can still learn from me

Good Friday to you. Sorry for the late post as I was doing a bit of traveling today.

Most would've expected Fabianski to keep the keeper's jersey for this tomorrow's North London Derby but unfortunately for the Polish custodian, he is again crocked by injury.

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I haven't been able to find highlights but I did find a video of all four goals. The emotionally unstable amongst us may not want to watch it as it's pretty depressing. As my father said the only positive thing to take away from that match is the fact that we can't do any worse on Saturday. Now I must say I didn't really expect a win, I don't think any Wanderer did, but 4-0?

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Sure we were playing against a third division side last night, but did anyone really think that we'd tear it up like we did against Zaragoza? The way we see it, 2-0 is a great achievement for a lineup of mostly substitutes and B-teamers. Because without those six starters who were rested, there goes most of the defensive strength, the midfield dominance and the attacking creativity. Click to continue reading...

Niklas Bendtner leads Denmark/Photo from This is London.com

With US qualification to the World Cup secure, the USSF has scheduled two interesting friendlies for the international break in November. The US was relatively impressive in CONCACAF qualifying, recording improbable wins at Port of Spain against Trinidad & Tobago as well as in San Pedro Sula versus Honduras, and also knocking Costa Rica out of the World Cup with a great come from behind result at RFK Stadium earlier this month.

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Before David Beckham popularised this art, goals from the halfway line were spectacular but rare. Since then, there have been more and more outrageous goals scored by really talented footballers.
Just recently, a college university freshman from SMU scored a 95-yard goal which bounced over the opposition goalkeeper and into net. Click to continue reading...

In July I wrote a piece about Bruno Demichelis, a sports psychologist Ancelotti brought with him from Milan. Judging from his experience in setting up the venerated MilanLab, it seemed he had moved to London to help extend the careers of Chelsea's older players. The latest from Cobham suggests that he's turning to an unlikely source – meditation – to take the science much further.

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In July I wrote a piece about Bruno Demichelis, a sports psychologist Ancelotti brought with him from Milan. Judging from his experience in setting up the venerated MilanLab, it seemed he had moved to London to help extend the careers of Chelsea's older players. The latest from Cobham suggests that he's turning to an unlikely source – meditation – to take the science much further.

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Though it was against lower opposition, you have to be impressed by Gabriel Obertan's performance yesterday at Oakwell. He has pace, a lot of it, and you could not question his other areas of his game such as his dribbling or his passing ability.

It was very impressive considering that he just come back from a long lay-off in the sidelines.

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See, I told you I'm a bit good

Let's face it. We all remember Julio Baptista once played for Arsenal on a season long loan from Real Madrid. Jose Antonio Reyes went the other way in the same deal. I don't know about you but for the life of me, I can't remember much of his performance during that season bar for one.

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Yesterday The Boss stated in the press that the player we are all desperate to see be given a chance is ready to play. Yep, he says Ramsey has grown into a man and expects him to play 15 -20 games for the first team this season?? Well Arsene, he won't reach the target you have set him if you don't play him will he?

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Brad Guzan and Tim Howard are the only two yanks left in the Carling Cup as Aston Villa and Everton travel to tough opposition in midweek English action. Click to continue reading...

Was that Barca out there last night? Because all we saw was a blue and red steamroller which, engineered by perfection in the form of Seydou Keita, charged onto the pitch full speed ahead and flattened the quaking opposition. Zaragoza never stood a chance against a Barca side that came out last night with more hunger than we've probably seen in them this season. Click to continue reading...

Last year when we was going through our barren (pre Arshavin) spell if someone had said would you be happy with a 2-2 draw away against the Whammers I would have taken that all day long. But this year we have progressed as a team, a team that can pass forwards and create chances with ease. We still lack the mental capacity to finish games off.

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Yesterday's game was like one of those pre Christmas pantomimes in which the main character is unaware of an imminent danger but everyone in the audience can see exactly what is going on and cries out, it's behind you, it's behind you.

These situations are usually funny and so should this one have been, if drawing with West Ham, after being two up, wasn't so utterly soul destroying.

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