Ireland international Simon Cox fired West Brom into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a hat-trick against Cardiff this afternoon.
Cox headed his first home from eight yards after a cross from Baggies captain Nicky Shorey. He doubled his tally in the 61st minute with a scorcher from 25 yards that gave Heaton no chance as it crossed the line after rattling off his post, and he sealed his hat-trick with an easy tap in from an Odemwingie pass.

Welcome to The Yorkies' regular off-season rumour roundup - "The Rumoumeter". Too busy to keep your TFC ear to the ground every week? Just stop by the site and we will quickly show you what rumours are hot - and which ones have hit the back burner. Some of the rumours have weight - others little more than whispers; we take their temperature with.

Easy goal?

Only because Clint made another fantastic run. There were 20 other players on the pitch who could've got themselves into the area there, but Dempsey again made the right moves at the right time to get where he had to get.

I haven't got time to frame-by-frame this one, but look at the goal here.

Easy goal?

Only because Clint made another fantastic run. There were 20 other players on the pitch who could've got themselves into the area there, but Dempsey again made the right moves at the right time to get where he had to get.

I haven't got time to frame-by-frame this one, but look at the goal here.

Match report

So, our first league defeat since that trip to White Hart Lane at the start of October, and like that day I don't think it was a game we really deserved to lose. Our encounters with Mancini's City have been normally staid affairs due to their defensive approach but their more expansive style this season meant it was an exciting, open game of football which suited both teams.

After 224 seconds into his Arsenal debut, Samir Nasri had already opened his Arsenal account with a simple tap in from a pass from Denilson. One of the best talents ever to be discovered by Arsene Wenger from France, Nasri was playing the football of his life. In his first season, he won over the [..

We've done this thing before, how tap-ins are only tap-ins because someone had the nous to get into the right position (e.g. Gera v Hamburg).

Note the following, then. Dempsey initially shapes towards the far post, then holds his ground in the middle, possibly in expectation of a Murphy cross.

Liverpool beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge today with a fine solo run and shot by former Blue, Glen Johnson went in on 87 mins.
The Reds opened the better and deservedly went ahead on 33mins with a Craig Bellamy pass to Maxi Rodriguez who calmly scored the opening goal of the game.

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Robin Van Persie becomes only the fifth player to score 30 goals in a calender year with this tap-in v Norwich at Carrow Road.

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Yes, I'll go ahead and say it. Jared Borgetti, eat your heart out. (Not really, it's still pretty epic.)

Ryujiro Ueda of Fagiano Okayama earns the title with his bombing own-half header into the back of the net, which he then celebrated like a tap-in on the goal line. Smooth.

Liverpool were a goal behind Stoke at the stroke of half time. Suarez busted the myth that he missed more than he scores by almost single handedly bringing his team to the Carling Cup quarterfinals.Words of praise from Daglish
"The wee man scored a fantastic goal.And the header for the second wasn't bad either.

The third round of the Europa League group stage is underway, and there are a handful of intriguing matches on tap.

Udinese and Atletico Madrid are set to do battle in one of Thursday's top matches, while Celtic's road game against Stade Rennes is another to keep an eye on. Several Americans could also see the field today, including defenders Steve Cherundolo and Jonathan Spector.

With the final two matches of the MLS season on tap, Dave and Mark preview what RBNY has to do to reach the playoffs. The SR boys also recap the USMNT's first appearance at Red Bull Arena, then talk to longtime club correspondent Tim Leonard of NorthJersey.com. This is it, folks! CSRN MEDIA PLAYER

If you're in the USA and don't have a sports package including Fox Soccer Channel, you can still get your 2011/12 English Premier League fix on ESPN2 and ESPN3.com this October. On tap on are three of the early season's most-anticipated matches Everton vs. Liverpool, Liverpool vs. Manchester United and Chelsea vs.

The US isn't exactly known for its soccer fans but with the World Cup last year viewership is on the rise. Even though you may have a www.direct.tv satellite package that gets you all the games at home you might want to venture out to one of the country's best soccer pubs if any are nearby. Here are three of our favorites.

Photo: Paul Rudderow

With the recent news that Keon Daniel has been called up for Trinidad and Tobago, who on the Philadelphia Union might be worthy of being called up for the United States?

Since 2007, Daniel has an impressive 46 appearances and eight goals for his country.

Some of you requested a clearer breakdown of August deals before they expire, so here are some of the top offers on tap right before the start of fall seasons!

Adidas F50 adiZero for $120 at WeGotSoccer
You need to use code AUGUST20 to drop the price of the below list of adiZeros from $150 to $124.

Today is a great day, and not because it is my birthday, but because we have again teamed up with WeGotSoccer to bring one of the best offers you will find around right now! On tap, there are adiZeros, Vapors and Superflys at ridiculously legitimate prices you won't find anywhere else.

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After securing himself yet another 'dream move', Robbie Keane was unveiled by LA Galaxy at the Home Depot Center yesterday during a ceremony that saw free Guinness provided on tap (because he's Oirish, you see?) and David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Bruce Arena all turn out to welcome the former Spurs striker to Lala Land.

By Chris Wright

After securing himself yet another 'dream move', Robbie Keane was unveiled by LA Galaxy at the Home Depot Center yesterday during a ceremony that saw free Guinness provided on tap (because he's Oirish, you see?) and David Beckham, Landon Donovan and Bruce Arena all turn out to welcome the former Spurs striker to Lala Land.

Why Paddy McCourt is my Champ of the Week

My Champ of the Week: Paddy McCourtCeltic's Paddy McCourt stole the show at Windsor Park, Belfast, on Wednesday night and scored two brilliant goals in a man-of-the-match display against the Faroes. Paddy can be sensational with the ball at his feet although he only scores remarkable goals and not simple tap-ins!

The Philadelphia Union battled back on two occasions from one-goal deficits to earn a valuable point in a 2-2 draw against a strong FC Dallas side at PPL Park on Saturday night.

FC Dallas looked like a good bet to escape PPL Park with a win after taking leads on two occasions, but each time the Union kept battling and earned penalties.

Since the surprise announcement of the US Soccer Federation discarding men's national team manager Bob Bradley, all the jockeying between exotic names and big resumés -- on tap since at least 2006 -- bubbled back to the surface. But, with the 'Dear Santa' lists of big names becoming cliché, I thought I'd try a slightly different angle.

In Sunday's preseason friendly between Manchester City and LA Galaxy, with City in the lead 1-0, star striker Mario Balotelli was one-on-one with the goalkeeper. All that was needed was a simple tap-in and it would have been 2-0 to the Premier...
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By Chris Wright

Nothing more, nothing less just a batch of snaps of the Barcelona squad busily squirreling away at being better than everybody else at their Joan Gamper 'Sports City' training camp in Sant Joan Despi...

It's looking a bit black over Bill's mother's.

It is getting close to all-out war in Birmingham between bitter-rivals Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

The source of the tension between the two clubs is Alex McLeish is shocked City by resigning on Sunday. Birmingham say that McLeish was tapped up by Villa and that is why he resigned.

It is getting close to all-out war in Birmingham between bitter-rivals Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

The source of the tension between the two clubs is Alex McLeish is shocked City by resigning on Sunday. Birmingham say that McLeish was tapped up by Villa and that is why he resigned.

Thai Port extended their fine run with a fifth straight win over newly promoted Khon Kaen at the PAT Stadium this afternoon. The game ended 3-0, two goals were disallowed, one probably because the linesman was swatting at a fly with the flag by mistake, and but for carelessness up front getting caught offside too often it could have been a lot more.

The Republic of Ireland beat Italy 2-0 in Belgium to-night to cap a great week for the Irish as Simon Cox scored the Republic's second goal with a simple tap-in, after great work from Stephen Hunt who also assisted Keith Andrews goal via a set-piece.

Rachel Scott (Catholic 2011) defends Emily Cline (Glendale 2011) in 2008

There are two High School games on tap tonight. At Harrison Stadium, the Central Bulldogs will host Camdenton in a Varsity-only match on Senior Night.

Further East, the Glendale Falcons will host Springfield Catholic in another Varsity-only match that will determine bragging rights for the season.

Maxi Rodriguez opened the scoring against Birmingham with an easy tap in after Jay Spearing saw his shot saved by Ben Foster, watch the goal here!

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Fabio Borini has aimed a dig at Chelsea after joining Swansea on loan until the end of the season. Borini scored twice in his debut against Forest and came on as a sub for Italy U21's against Sweden and played a part in their third goal with Parma's Director of football sitting in the stands.
When Borini was asked if he knew he was there he said:

"I did not know he was there, but I do know there's interest in Parma for me.

We were at 9,544 before the first competitive game of the season. With Open Cup qualifying and another CCL game on tap, it seems like a good time to update.
The CCL games involving Columbus and Real Salt Lake meant another 7 were scored (
RSL 4:1 CLB in the second leg, and RSL 2:0 Saprissa).

This seaon has been the best chance for Arsenal to win the Premier League Title for a couple of years. Behind Man United and Chelsea, Arsenal and consistently been the team to have chased and fallen near the end to the third spot. This is an achievement in itself when so many have predicted the downfall of Arsenal and their removal from title contendership.

The Champions League quarterfinal draw is on tap for tomorrow in Nyon. Who do we like then?

Balls.

A lot has been said about our potential opposition in the last eight.

Of course, the idea of Barcelona revisiting Stamford Bridge has been branded about with reckless abandon since our place in the draw was secured last night with a goalless draw with Copenhagen.

The FIFA Executive Committee just finished a two-day meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, and announced the hosts for eight events between now and 2015.
Here's a quick look at what's coming up in the next couple of years. (Some of these - noted with a star - were announced before today.)
FIFA Women's World Cup
2011 – Germany
2015 – Canada
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2012 – Uzbekistan
2014 – Canada
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2012 – Azerbaijan*
2014 – Costa Rica
FIFA U-20 World Cup
2011 – Colombia*
2013 – Turkey
2015 – New Zealand
FIFA U-17 World Cup
2011 – Mexico*
2013 – United Arab Emirates
2015 – Chile

On the youth men's side - obviously Colombia and Mexico are coming up quickly this summer.

By Chris Wright

In which a tiny man gets nudged in the gonads by a stray football. Nothing more, nothing less...

We know we're a bit late in getting round to posting this one, but you just can't beat a sack tap.

Video via Dirty Tackle.

Is Dani Alves slightly undervalued?
Barcelona is a system. The team is an organic, constantly shifting, free in motion, confusing and befuddling many teams which face them. Yet looking at the side which defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-1, I realized something I had never before. Throughout the entire match, although Bilbao were doing their best to cope with Barcelona's tight passing, they were truly unable to cope with Dani Alves.

Every week Across the Academy wraps up the latest action from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. You can read the full bulletin here, but below we've picked out a few points of note:
Divisional Matchups Gain Steam: Though there are only 18 matches on tap this weekend, North Meck SC will look to continue their good form of late when they host CASL Chelsea FC Academy on Saturday, Feb.