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Lorik Cana & Alex Song – The story so far this season

Gunners Today 19 November @ 08:02 PM EST

In some corners, this was meant to be the partnership in the Arsenal defensive midfield. Our 'German of Africa', Song would thrive with the Albania midfield dictator and conquer the world. Well, that was the talk anyway.

In fact at some point last season there were even calls for Arsene to sell Song, Denilson and Diaby because none of them were worthy of Cana's shirt.

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A good argument to pay Schelotto the big money

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 18 November @ 08:55 PM EST
We already knew this, but Avoiding the Drop crunches some numbers to show how Guillermo was the most productive and economical designated player in the league last year:
He had more goals (14), more combined goals and assists (17), and – probably the biggest factor for the Crew – was the cheapest on a per-goal basis* ($38,235).
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LLTO La Liga Top Performers

La Liga Report 12 November @ 06:18 AM EST

Luis Fabiano

What can be said about Luis Fabiano? The guy is red hot and he and everyone else in La Liga is perfectly aware of this fact. Fabiano scored two goals this weekend against the Yellow Submarines and Sevilla edged out the blossoming squad 3-2 thanks to the offensive performance from the Brazilian.

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The Two Second Goal Is Your Fastest Ever.

The Offside 09 November @ 11:50 AM EST
This is being billed as the fastest goal in history, and it's pretty hard to argue with that even without the statistics right in front of you. Unless the likes of John Arne Riise or Michel Bastos have unleashed one directly off the kickoff, chances are this is it. The fastest goal ever, via Al-Hilal's [. Click to continue reading...

Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today 06 November @ 12:47 PM EST

Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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Phil Gartside’s Plan To Shaft English Football – Part 3

Twohundredpercent 06 November @ 10:24 AM EST

Twice a year, Phil Gartside lays bare his most inner fears. Bolton Wanderers may some day be relegated from the Premier League, and Phil doesn't like the idea of that. He is scared that they will relegated and that they won't be prepared for life back in the Footbal League. He's right to be.

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Aston Villa v. Bolton

The Offside - Bolton Wanderers 05 November @ 07:12 PM EST

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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Recalling Recent Arsenal Novembers – Good & Bad News

Gunners Today 04 November @ 02:20 PM EST

Remember, Remember, blah blah November.

Apart from Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving (for you Americans only) what else makes November stand out? You see, it turns out that Arsene Wenger doesn't like November. Are we going to jump on this revelation and facebook 'like it' ?

The reasons for Wenger's dislike of this month are down to "the volume of games" which make it difficult to maintain the fitness levels.

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The first ten games

Bitter and Blue 02 November @ 05:30 PM EST
Given the talk of how we have cooled off in recent weeks after such a torrid start to the season, I thought it worth taking a look at just how our start this season - still considered to be exceeding pre-season expectation - compared with those in previous years.
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Leg One Learnings

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 01 November @ 09:11 PM EST
There are a few things we learned from the frustrating result Thursday. In ways they will influence how we watch and appreciate the Sounders performance on the road next Sunday. In other ways, they may be the same learnings that Sigi had in watching the film twice before an 11:30AM practice Friday. Click to continue reading...

Final Season Statistics and Depth Chart

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 31 October @ 12:57 PM EST
I finally got to this. There shouldn't be any surprises, but the depth chart is obviously switched right now. Forward: Montero, Ljungberg, Jaqua, Levesque, Le Toux Left Wing: Zakuani, Ljungberg, Levesque, Le Toux Right Wing: Jaqua, Ljungberg, Levesque, Le Toux Center Mid: Evans, Vagenas, Alonso Defensive Mid: Alonso, Vagenas, Ianni Left Wingback: Gonzalez, Scott, Wahl Right Wingback: Riley, Evans, Ianni Centerbacks: Hurtado, [. Click to continue reading...

Sat Morning Media Roundup

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 31 October @ 11:01 AM EST
Having a full day off I thought I would share the links that are out there of interest to Sounders fans and those that read the site, as well as a recap of the Sounders FC weekly radio show on 710 ESPN. First TOA v NuRock is getting to a boiling point. Yep, hints of [...] Click to continue reading...

EPL Talk Podcast: Simon Kuper On His New Book

EPL Talk 29 October @ 10:28 PM EST

Simon Kuper, bestselling and critically acclaimed author joins us on the EPL Talk Podcast to discuss his new book. the book, titled "Why England Lose" in the UK and "Soccernomics" in the US is a comprehensive look at all aspects of the game and evaluates insight from economics, statistics, business and psychology to evaluate the world game.

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MLS Table Talk | Bringing the Curtain Down

The Fullback Files 28 October @ 11:05 AM EST
Before we transition to MLS Playoff Prattle (the post-season replacement for the Dogpile and Table Talk, in case you've forgotten from last year), let's take one last look at how the final single table shaped up in MLS this year... Just talkin' bout... Click to continue reading...

STATS: How’s Owen Doing So Far? Compared To Arsenal, Chelsea, City and Liverpool Strikers

Republik Of Mancunia 28 October @ 09:48 AM EST

I do like looking at statistics, so maybe you do too. With Michael Owen wanting emphasis to be put on his performances as well as the goals he scored, I thought it would be interesting to see how Owen compares to the top strikers in the league.

These stats are never going to give you like for like because Owen is our third choice striker therefore gets fewer opportunities but they're interesting enough to look at.

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Keys to Beating the Cunningham Effect

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 23 October @ 11:08 PM EST
If form matters, then Dallas is the one team that the Sounders don't want to face. Since September 1st they earned 16 points, best in the league. Sounders though are tied for 3rd with 10 points over that same stretch. Much of their success has been credited to one Jeff Cunningham, who [...] Click to continue reading...

SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2009-10-23

Springfield MO Soccer 23 October @ 10:01 PM EST
  • Tonight Fox Soccer Channel telecast of the Aces vs Drake Kickoff is at 7:00PM via @AcesSoccer: #
  • RT @ussoccer: ussoccer.com has #USMNT notes and statistics wrapping up 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying http://bit.ly/2r2MyC #
  • SMU knocks off #16 Tulsa, see the 95 yd goal that wa the winner!
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SGFsoccer.com Tweets on 2009-10-23

Springfield MO Soccer 23 October @ 10:01 PM EST
  • Tonight Fox Soccer Channel telecast of the Aces vs Drake Kickoff is at 7:00PM via @AcesSoccer: #
  • RT @ussoccer: ussoccer.com has #USMNT notes and statistics wrapping up 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying http://bit.ly/2r2MyC #
  • SMU knocks off #16 Tulsa, see the 95 yd goal that wa the winner!
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MLS Table Talk | Scenario Breakdown

The Fullback Files 20 October @ 12:40 PM EST
Rather than our normal rundown of points-per-game and goal scoring averages, let's start the graceful transition from "Table Talk" to "Playoff Prattle" by outlining the current scenarios for the various clubs... Columbus Crew vs. Revolution, 5PM... Click to continue reading...

FSC's Super Sunday business section needs a revamp

Soccerblog 19 October @ 08:22 AM EST

Just happened to catch Keith Costigan, Warren Burton, and Chris Miles this Sunday talk about the economic import of the 2010 World Cup. This complex issue got about two minutes.

First, none of the three really work on this particular aspect of the sport. And it showed. There were banalities - it is good for the host country and the fans of the qualifying countries who go to pubs to see matches, boost the local economy.

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Size Matters

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 18 October @ 11:08 AM EST
Sample size that is. In soccer statistics this shows up in several ways. 1 there are so few significant events that the correlation and accuracy of the statistics will never be where they are for baseball, or really any of the American sports. It will ever only be close with correlations in the [. Click to continue reading...

Perspective View

Crimson Corpus of Liverpool Football Club 18 October @ 01:09 AM EST

Paul Tomkins is one of the best writers in the football world, who puts things in perspective especially for us Liverpool fans. He does not manipulate statistics to suit his views and does his research extensively.Â

To read his in-depth analysis nowadays we need to subscribe, which is value for money.

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Keys to Sounders at Wizards

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 16 October @ 02:49 PM EST
Everyone that reads this site knows how important this match is for the Sounders and their ability to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. It is even more important for Kansas City, would be eliminated with a loss. KC was so poor early in the season that they fired their coach, and it hasn't [...] Click to continue reading...

REVEALED: The ultimate proof that Fernando Torres is a more effective attacking player than Wayne Rooney

Liverpool Kop 16 October @ 06:15 AM EST
There has been a lot of discussion recently over the individual merits of Fernando Torres and Wayne Rooney. Both have had great starts to the new season, and both are vitally important to their respective clubs...but who is the better player? It's a tough question to answer objectively, but the following in-depth, objective analysis shows quite clearly that Torres is the more consistently effective performer. Click to continue reading...

REVEALED: Two surprising new facts about Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva

Liverpool Kop 16 October @ 06:15 AM EST
OPTA's latest statistics have revealed some surprising facts about the effectiveness of two of Liverpool's key midfielders.
According to OPTA, Javier Mascherano is the top passer in the Premiership this season, with 547 completed passes and an accuracy rate of 87%. Chelsea's Michael Essien has the same accuracy rate but has completed a lot less passes. Click to continue reading...

GERRARD and TORRES injured? Liverpool has nothing to worry about. And here's why.

Liverpool Kop 16 October @ 06:15 AM EST
Steven Gerrard and/or Fernando Torres may not be fit for this weekend's game against Sunderland. Panic stations, right? Wrong. Whilst the media love to spin the myth that Liverpool is a 'two-man team' history proves otherwise, and in my view, Liverpool fans have nothing to worry about.
LIVERPOOL WITHOUT GERRARD
Liverpool do just fine without Gerrard in the side, and history proves this beyond a shadow of a doubt. Click to continue reading...

UEFA Coefficients System

SoccerLens 15 October @ 11:19 AM EST

Think for a moment about the organisation of tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League or the European Championships. How do you decide how many teams are eligible for entry into each competition, when those teams should enter the competition or what about the fixtures of those competitions?

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How Much did it mean for Honduras to Qualify for the World Cup?

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 15 October @ 10:19 AM EST

As you know by know, with the US draw against Costa Rica and the Honduran win against Trinidad and Tobago, it put the Ticos and the Catrachos in a tie for 3rd place in CONCACAF. The tie breaker was goal differential and Honduras finished above Costa Rica in those statistics. Honduras was clearly one of the best teams in the region and rightly earned a ticket to the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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The Role Soccer Clubs Can Play in Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

The Science of Soccer Online 14 October @ 01:18 PM EST
It is clear that a growing health concern in the US and many other countries is the increasing incidence of obesity and related diseases. Over the past few years, the number of children and adolescents who are classified as overweight and obese has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, statistics show that these children will very likely grow up to be obese adults with a whole host of associated Click to continue reading...

MLS Table Talk | Short Week Blues

The Fullback Files 14 October @ 12:58 PM EST
Just a bit of shifting of the deck chairs on a notional Titanic this week as the limited slate of games sees a minor shift amongst the chasing pack. At this point, we can be pretty sure that everybody in the top six is pretty much in, and the... Click to continue reading...

Uruguay versus Argentina

Football Fanaticos 14 October @ 10:30 AM EST
This evening Uruguay and Argentina are facing each other in Montevideo, Uruguay for the final qualifying match of the South American World Cup qualifying group. Uruguay is currently on fifth place, one point behind Argentina on the fourth place, which qualifies directly to South Africa. Therefore, Uruguay needs a victory, while Argentina is not necessarily sure of keeping its fourth place with a Click to continue reading...

More on the Off-5

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 11 October @ 03:00 AM EST
I'm still as certain as ever that while Sigi has been employing the Arrow formation with a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box man the offensive woes of the team are such that finding a way to get five offensive players on the pitch rather than the 4.5 to 6.5 ratio that exists now is vital. [...] Click to continue reading...

Sounder at Heart - New and Different

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 09 October @ 08:15 PM EST

For many reading this you will be used to my writing, and the site name. For those what is new about the site is the structure and relationship with SBNation.com and Daily Soccer Fix and more sites to come. Sounder at Heart is now part of a network. More than just the one site you are used to you will find news about the beautiful game, American soccer and many teams to come.

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Statistics and the Form of the Soccer Match

The Run of Play - Soccer in Style 08 October @ 06:37 PM EST

Back in May, before I knew that academic statisticians were eavesdropping on my thoughts, I mused on Sport Is a TV Show that "judging the footballing abilities of two football teams is so difficult that football itself is often a bad way to do it." I was writing about matches that end in penalty shootouts, but the thought applies just as well to matches in which one team plays better than the other team but loses anyway.

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Debunking the myth: The unique difficulty of CONCACAF away qualifiers

Project 2010 08 October @ 05:21 PM EST

We ran this post a while back, but since this topic has reared its head yet again with the upcoming US World Cup qualifiers, we thought we should post it one more time.

In a brief September 8th article, we brought up the debate on the difficulty of CONCACAF away Qualifiers, citing Ives Galarcep's "Hazards of road qualifiers" and Luis Bueno's "Debunking the myth.

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