Is it me or does Philadelphia Union's soccer jersey looks very similar to the Shrewsbury Town jersey worn by Derek Smalls in the cult classic movie, This Is Spinal Tap?

In the 1984 film, there's a hysterical scene where Harry Shearer who plays the fictional character Derek Smalls tries to get through airport security.

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Video goal highlights from the Lyon vs Liverpool Group E Champions League game on November 4, 2009, Wednesday. The game kicks off at Stade Gerland at 19.45 UK time. Liverpool's Champions League hopes are on the line, and possibly Rafa Benitez's job too. OL have won all three of their Group E fixtures so far. Click to continue reading...

The Johnstone Paint Trophy began its Round 2 in the Northern and Section section on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Most of the home teams advanced with a few exceptions. One match was postponed, Accrington Stanley v Shrewsbury Town, because of rain and the officials ruling the pitch unfit to play on.

Here's a list of the results from Tueday's matches.

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County will take on Cheshire Neighbours Crewe in the first round of the Johnson's paint trophy.

The tie will be held at The Alexandra Stadium formerly known as Gresty Road.

The tie will take place on the week commencing August 31st.

Below is the Rest Of The Draw.

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Three teams we are following were in Carling Cup action this week, two won and one was beaten.
In the battle of the 'Hamptons,' South beat North 2-0, Ipswich won 4-2 on penalties after drawing 3-3 away at Shrewsbury and finally Notts County lost at home to Championship side, Doncaster Rovers. Click to continue reading...

In the penultimate part of our exhaustive Football League pre-season preview, Rob Freeman looks at the runners and riders in League One, a division which is, peculiarly, starting to look a little bit like the bottom half of the Premier League did ten years ago.

1. Huddersfield Town

In: Peter Clarke (Southend United), Antony Kay (Tranmere Rovers), Lee Peltier (Yeovil Town), Jordan Rhodes (Ipswich Town), Theo Robinson (Watford), Robbie Simpson (Coventry City)

Out: Danny Cadamarteri (Dundee United), Michael Flynn (Bradford City), Andy Holdsworth, Keigan Parker, Jon Worthington (Oldham Athletic), Daniel Broadbent, Malvin Kamara, Dominik Werling (all released), Andy Booth (retired)

Huddersfield have splashed the cash this summer, thanks to chairman Dean Hoyle, and Lee Clark looks to have spent it well.

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The latest batch of new members of Les Rosbifs includes a batch of coaches who have not been mentioned previously. Slipping under the radar for the past few months was Craig Short. The former Everton, Derby County and Blackburn Rovers defender is assistant manager of Ferencvaros in Hungary who, as we all know, are back [. Click to continue reading...

Simeon Jackson's last minute header promoted Gillingham into League One against Shrewsbury Town at Wembley this afternoon in the League Two play-off final.
Gillingham's goal came from a corner that never was and TV pictures proved the ball hit a Gillingham player before it crossed over the line. Click to continue reading...

The German Bundesliga title race will come to an end today as three teams remain alive for the championship.

Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich and Stuttgart are all alive for the German title and all are in action today in the final matchday of the Bundesliga season. Then you have the relegation race, where Michael Bradley's Borussia Moenchengladbach is looking to avoid the drop.

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The German Bundesliga title race will come to an end today as three teams remain alive for the championship.

Wolfsburg, Bayern Munich and Stuttgart are all alive for the German title and all are in action today in the final matchday of the Bundesliga season. Then you have the relegation race, where Michael Bradley's Borussia Moenchengladbach is looking to avoid the drop.

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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

This weekend's schedule of soccer matches on TV will provideus with a final chance to see Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United in action before their date with destiny on May 27th. Barcelona will host relegation-battling Osasuna, while Manchester United looks to avoid any injuries against Hull City, which is attempting to avoid relegation.

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by GIANFRANCO PANIZO

This weekend's schedule of soccer matches on TV will provideus with a final chance to see Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United in action before their date with destiny on May 27th. Barcelona will host relegation-battling Osasuna, while Manchester United looks to avoid any injuries against Hull City, which is attempting to avoid relegation.

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Friday
20:00 Arsenal v Liverpool, FA Youth Cup Final, 1st Leg, Setanta Sports 1
A chance to see next year's Arsenal first team in action.
Saturday

11:00 JEF Utd v Yokohoma Marinos, J-League, British Eurosport 2
Well past time we had a League Spotlight on the J-League don't you think? Click to continue reading...

Apart from the fact that this weekend is a three-day weekend, the main highlight if you are a neutral football fan, is the play-offs being hosted at Wembley Stadium.
On Saturday, Shrewsbury Town and Gillingham battle it out for promotion to League One. The game kicks off at 3pm. Click to continue reading...

The League Two Play-Off Final is set as Shrewsbury Town and Gillingham got themselves to Wembley.
Shrewsbury beat Bury 4-3 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 on aggregate after extra-time.
Gillingham beat Rochdale 2-1 at The Priestfield Stadium. Simeon Jackson scored both Gillingham's goals. Click to continue reading...

Want to keep up with all of the latest news and info on your favorite League Two club? Want to read up on your club's opponent ahead of a big league clash? We've compiled links to the official club sites and news, squad, fixtures/results, and NewsNow sections for each League Two club so that [...] Click to continue reading...

Who would of thought that a mere competition like the Johnstones Paint Trophy would create such a scoreline?
Consider this before the 7pm kick off at Adams Park last night. Wycombe top of League Two in action against Shrewsbury Town, third in League Two.
Crowd of 1700 plus, including 190 die-hards who travelled down from New Meadow. Click to continue reading...