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It’s Cruel At The Top

Tottenham On My Mind 23 January @ 02:43 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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So many times he's saved us. The forward bursts through, draws back the hammer and pulls the trigger, eyes not on the ball but on the expectant net only to find that in a whirl the object of his desire has disappeared, swept away by the sweetest of tackles. No bone or muscle, it's the timing that has defeated him.

Comets Lose Back and Forth Game with Wings

Down the Byline 15 January @ 12:58 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Last night in the Missouri Comets' game against the Wichita Wings was the epitome of a back and forth game. Neither team scored 2 goals in a row all night, and there was only one lead the entire game that was more than 1 point. Unfortunately for the Comets though, the Wings ended up getting the last goal and getting the 10-9 win in front of over 8,000 fans at the Sprint Center in downtown KC.

Palermo – Napoli: si riparte!

Calcioplus 07 January @ 08:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Palermo – Napoli: si riparte! Di Paolo Esposito CASTELVOLTURNO (CE) – Rimettere in moto la macchina dopo più di due settimane è entusiasmante, stimolante, un po' pericoloso. Bisogna andarci cauti con le parti meccaniche, ferme da molto tempo, ma al contempo bisogna testare le prestazioni del motore, perché lo sprint che attende questa macchina nei prossimi mesi, il Napoli di Walter Mazzarri, è

El nuevo refuerzo de Xolos Tijuana es el delantero colombiano Duvier Riascos

Futblog 18 December @ 04:37 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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El delantero colombiano Duvier Riascos completa la plantilla de Xoloitzcuintles de Tijuana

Campeón de Goleo en el 2010 de la SuperLiga China y con experiencia en el
futbol mexicano

Tijuana, Baja California._ El delantero colombiano, Duvier Riascos se convirtió en el último refuerzo del Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente para el Torneo Clausura 2012 de la Primera División del futbol mexicano.

2011 Regionals Diary Day Two

RefBlog 10 December @ 12:16 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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For the tournament I'm doing Outside Pack Reffing. There's a minor problem with roller derby - it's not that outside pack reffing isn't important; it's just that it could be said that the other positions are just "more equal" than OPR - honestly, it's much like Assistant Referees in soccer; when you have good OPRs things can go absolutely awesome, and the inside refs appreciate the heck out of them and it can turn a well-reffed bout into an awesomely reffed-bout.

A SPECIAL MENTION FOR HIS PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY.

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 05 December @ 09:54 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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In spite of all the going on off the pitch at the moment I thought John Terry's performance against Newcastle was outstanding.
It can't be easy for him to concentrate on games at the moment with everything going on but he still gets out on that pitch and gives his everything for the win and a clean sheet.

Ibe don’t believe it

OK Football Finder 30 October @ 08:46 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Picture the scene...

You are a 15-year-old boy making your first Football League start in front of thousands and you score your first senior goal against one of the top sides in the league to draw your side level.

You sprint to celebrate with your family what must be the best feeling ever and it is spoiled once again by the referee, who splays a yellow card in your face.

Liverpool 2-0 West Brom

Oh, You Beauty... 29 October @ 02:39 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Goals:
Adam 9' (pen)
Carroll 45+1'
A thorough, comfortable win, never in doubt after notching a second on the stroke of halftime, a clean sheet easily kept away from Anfield.
Had Liverpool scored so early in their last league match, converting just one of the chances from their fast start, we could have seen a similar result.

Goal Breakdown: Suarez 1-1 Stoke

Oh, You Beauty... 27 October @ 11:26 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Nothing, absolutely nothing, can take away from the sheer, singular brilliance of Suarez's swirling strike, but I wanted to highlight the contributions of those involved in the build-up, specifically three off-the-ball runs and two cross-field passes. Mostly to ensure they don't get lost in the utter majesty of the finish.

England Train Ahead Of Montenegro: Terry In Black Socks, Everyone Else In White (Photos)

Who Ate All the Pies 04 October @ 08:20 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Chris Wright

A gaggle of photos of Fabio Capello and the England blighters going through their paces at London Colney ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 showdown with Montenegro.

Eyes peeled for John Terry's puzzling sock choice what on Earth could it mean?

Squad Rotation Key Element to Premier League Title Race

EPL Talk 25 September @ 04:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Although the red and blue halves of Manchester have burst out of the gates like a Grand National winner, the Premier League is a marathon, not a sprint. Accordingly, it would be the epitome of folly to write off Chelsea's ...
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Squad Rotation Key Element to Premier League Title Race

EPL Talk 25 September @ 04:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Although the red and blue halves of Manchester have burst out of the gates like a Grand National winner, the Premier League is a marathon, not a sprint. Accordingly, it would be the epitome of folly to write off Chelsea's ...
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Owen Hargeaves: I Was Used As A “Guinea Pig” At Manchester United

Who Ate All the Pies 23 September @ 04:08 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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By Alan Duffy


Following his Lazarus-like comeback and goal for Manchester City during the week, Owen Hargreaves' rediscoverd strength in his legs seems to have worked its way up to his mouth.

The Canadian-born England man now claims that, during his injury-plagued time at United, he was given treatments which may well have done him more harm than good.

Coping

Craven Cottage Newsround 14 September @ 07:22 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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I get miserable when Fulham aren't winning. The odd game is OK but the longer a winless run continues the more I begin to brood on it. Pretty sure I'm not alone in that.

The Blackburn game was a chance to put everything right, start finding that missing 10%, that final killer ball, that clinical finish in the box.

WILKINS: "Chelsea happy no one talking about them".

A Chelsea Fans Blog for Chelsea Fans 06 September @ 11:00 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Ray Wilkins, now a Skysports Pundit, has spoken of his old club and the fact that all the attention at the moment seems to be on Manchester.
Both sides up there have started the season well and have been impressive with their signings and their form.
However, Wilkins believes that Chelsea's players will be more than happy to not be the focus of attention and the underdogs this term.

Double Standard Mugs

Wrighty7 01 September @ 01:46 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Some people out there make me laugh harder than when I'm watching Harry Redknapp having a twitching fit when S*urs are losing.
Many said Arsene Wenger needed to add to the squad and 'spend some fucking money' or Arsenal would free fall into the Orpington and Bromley Division 5 Sunday league in no time.

Why Arsenal can still flourish under Wenger

Arsenal Insider 25 August @ 04:28 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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I feel I have a responsibility to be completely truthful here. Last season was tough, really tough but as with everything in life, it is now consigned to history, done and dusted and yes whilst it is still fresh in the mind, our boys have this remarkable opportunity once again to embrace the uphill challenge of competing for the title, competing in Europe's most prestigious competition and defying the critics with dazzling displays of quite awesome football.

Comets Partner with Command

Down the Byline 23 August @ 08:34 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Today the Missouri Comets and Kansas City Command announced a partnership deal that on face value looks like a good move for both sides. Both teams have their share of followers and sponsors, but a coordinated effort between both of them actually will benefit them in the long run when it comes to sponsorship dollars.

Breaking Hearts

The Boys From White Hart Lane 19 August @ 06:41 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Playing arm in arm was never going to be anything other than annoying for all concerned If every Thursday night in the Europa League proves to be as entertaining and one-sided as that, then TBFWHL won't be complaining one jot.
For all the pre-match talk of Spurs being rusty after their delayed start to the season and Tynecastle creating an intimidatory atmosphere to knock a patched up Spurs off their stride, Harry Redknapp's men put their north-of-the-border opponents to the sword with a swashbuckling 5-0 win that effectively killed the tie off as a contest, much in the same fashion as Tottenham's last European game was over by the end of the first leg.

Football League blog: Why marathon men Bristol City need to keep hitman Nicky Maynard

Kop That 19 August @ 03:41 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Football League blog: Why marathon men Bristol City need to keep hitman Nicky Maynard

For the new season, MirrorFootball is teaming up with some of the blogosphere's best new writers to bring you even more great football reads every single day. Friday is Football League day, so please be upstanding for theseventytwo.

What Italian Football Pages Say Monday 08.15.11

Serie A Weekly 15 August @ 07:04 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Gazzetta dello Sport Ibra, He Stings Last minute signings Tevez, Aquilani, Alex: It's a sprint Udinese in London with a dream First round draw of Mou-Pep tie Messi weighs Chelsea, no goals. Villas Boas doesn't fly Tuttosport Vucinic speaks: "Juve, Champions League pronto" Inter challenge for Tevez Moratti is ready City on Sneijder Ibra, what a show Antenucci.

American League Cy Young Award Favorites

The Footie 12 August @ 10:21 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Cy Young Award race in the American League is a three-man sprint. Justin Verlander (17), C.C. Sabathia (16) and Jered Weaver (14) have the most wins in the AL and are also the the 2011 AL Cy Young Award favorites. Which of the pitchers is in the lead? Here's our ranking:

1. Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers
Not only does he have the most wins in the AL, his 2.

A Farewell to Cannavaro

The Run of Play - Soccer in Style 03 August @ 08:59 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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A couple of years ago, when Brian was running his "Inner Life of ... " posts, I wrote to him to suggest that this would be a good representation of the Inner Life of Fabio Cannavaro. Cannavaro may be the calmest defender I've ever seen, and his on-pitch serenity stemmed directly from his uncanny positional awareness.

US Women Lose in World Cup Final to Japan

Inside Minnesota Soccer 17 July @ 07:11 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After being the comeback kids for too many games, the US Women's National Team took the lead in Sunday's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup but were not able to keep it. In fact the US took leads twice in the game only to have Japan equalize each time. On this day it was Japan who proved the dominating team doesn't always go home with the hardware.

US Women Lose in World Cup Final to Japan

Inside Minnesota Soccer 17 July @ 07:11 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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After being the comeback kids for too many games, the US Women's National Team took the lead in Sunday's 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup but wasn't able to keep it. Twice the US took leads in the game only to have Japan equalize, and on this day it was Japan who proved the dominating team doesn't always go home with the hardware.

Trialist Mrisho Ngassa To Arrive Today/Tomorrow

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 06 July @ 10:38 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Back in mid-June Tanzanian National Team player Mrisho Ngassa was announced as likely to come to Seattle to trial with the Sounders. At the time General Manager and Minority Owner Adrian Hanauer said that only the issue of paperwork (passport, visa, etc) was keeping the trial from occurring. Those things are taken care of now, as Ngassa is leaving Tanzania today to begin his two week trial according to the coach of Azam FC his club there.

Pressure Makes Us: Sprint Test

U.S. WNT 30 June @ 04:09 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Yet another film from Nike Digital as they followed the U.S. team on its road to the WWC.
Today: The Sprint Test.
The modern game is built on speed.
Quickness over the first 10, 20, & 30 meters is critical.
Be there first.
Pressure Makes Us.

Austria is Awesome

U.S. WNT 17 June @ 05:21 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Pre-tournament training for the U.S. WNT rolls on in the beautiful Austrian country-side and today was the USA's combo weights/on field training, where half the team hits the weight room and half does a field session before flip-flopping. It means a few trips for the bus driver, but also gets a lot of work done for the WNT.

Rumor Mongering: Time to Call Someone an Idiot

The Offside - Liverpool 16 June @ 08:57 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Please don't let us get in your way though feel free to call them something much worse if you happen to find out that they have an opinion different than yours, because your opinion is the only one that matters. People with different opinions are the enemy and must be convinced of their wrongness, and the best way to do that is to USE CAPS WITH RECKLESS ABANDON.

Some flash post-Group C thoughts

No Short Corners 14 June @ 10:49 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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- Steven Emil Cherundolo. Stand up and take a bow. On second thought, you look kinda tired dude, just chill out for a minute. For my money, Dolo is the US MVP through three games at the Gold Cup. Incredible runs down the right flank all game long, more breathlessly point-perfect crosses at full sprint than I care to count, a sternness in defense that wiped off attack after attack, and seemingly

New Adidas Adipower Predator Launch By Nani, Van Persie and Kaka

Attacking Soccer 20 May @ 08:15 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Nani, Robin Van Persie and Kaka launched the new adidas adiPower Predator this week with a spectacular paintball party that was a hit with the crowd and you-tube viewers alike.

These preferred weapons of choice are now on sale for $199.99 and are the lightest Predator's yet with some great added features.

Nasri admits Rooney's talent

Arsenal Brunei Blog 04 May @ 05:24 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Samir Nasri, a photo by Blues.Lion on Flickr.

Speaking to the News Of The World, Samir is impressed that Wayne Rooney is a challenger and described him as 'archetype of the modern striker'. The 23-years-old Frenchman said:


What impresses the most about [Wayne Rooney] is his first touch, his ball control.

More than a goal: Anatomy of Nando’s first for the club

The Offside - Chelsea 23 April @ 11:27 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Sheer, unbridled bliss. Quite a feeling this, one a certain Spaniard hadn't exactly been familiar with since his January move to Chelsea Football Club. Not so much anymore.

We all experienced such a feeling Saturday afternoon. That's when our newest No. 9 opened his account for the club. It's a moment many of us will not soon, if ever, forget.

You Write the Caption: Bob Bradley Edition

Soccer By Ives 12 April @ 11:36 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Photo by Howard C. Smith/ ISIPhotos.com

It's time to pick a winner for the most recent edition of You Write the Caption. We received nearly 200 entries, though the quality of comedy wasn't up to the standard of past YWTC. We'll chalk that up to rust from not having had a You Write the Caption in months.

Why Won’t Wenger Wing It?

Arsenal Arsenal 24 March @ 04:30 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Written by CarlitoII

When I sing the song "We're the boys in Red and White, and we're fucking dynamite", a number of iconic players run through my mind. Rocky Rocastle, Anders Limpar, Marc Overmars, Freddy Ljungberg, Robert Pires sprint through my inner thoughts, terrorising defences as they go.

Has Denilson Played His Last Game For Arsenal?

Arsenal Arsenal 21 March @ 04:36 AM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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There are certain things Arsene Wenger never does.

These include never inviting pube-scratching meat-head managers of opposition teams to sample his fine claret after a game; never responding to chants of "Arsene Arsene give us a wave" with anything other than the sort of brief, embarrassed arm-flick normally only used by teenagers horrified to have bumped into their dad while out with their mates; and never subbing off a player at half time when they're playing crap.

Das Wembley-Tor des HSV gegen Mainz 05

Doktor Fussball 06 March @ 05:31 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Es ist die 17. Minute im guten alten Volkspark beim Sonntagsspiel des Hamburger SV gegen Mainz 05. Petric flankt von rechts, Noveski verlängert unfreiwillig auf den langen Pfosten und Jansen zieht volley ab. Der Ball kracht gegen die Unterlatte! In diesem Moment müssen Referee Babak Rafati und seine Asisstenten wohl gemeinschaftlich die Augen zugemacht haben.

Owen: I Ran Faster When Celebrating City Goal Than Scoring It

Republik Of Mancunia 11 February @ 06:46 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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Michael Owen has reflected on the home derby last season when he scored an injury time winner to beat City 4-3.

"Scoring the winner in the derby last season was one of those moments where the adrenaline takes over and everything goes blank," Owen told the official site. "You literally have to wait until you get home and watch the replay to see how you reacted.

Jonathon Prieto Gets Praise from Sigi

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 03 February @ 11:01 PM EST Blog Details : Related Items
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The Seattle Sounders staff emails media (which includes a large swath of "new media" as well) a recap of the day's events while they are out of town. Today the following quote showed up;

(On Jonathan Prieto and other individual performances...) "Definitely you pay attention. There were some guys that stepped up.