you know, it’s not as if club managers from around europe needed any more reasons to hate the african cup of nations. they already despised the tournament. it robs them of key squad members in the middle of the season. their players could easily return to their sides exhausted from a busy playing and travel schedule. even […]
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the decade that was – part 2
Now for part two of my review of the last decade — and my apologies about being a few days late — whereI review and weigh in on the biggest stories of the 2000’s in the world of football. Thanks to all who read the first installment where I shared my choices for the Best […]
round up #11
after the big draw in cape town, most of the footballing world already has it’s sights set firmly on next summer. but fret not, i haven’t completely cast my gaze upon big event, and have scrounged up some interesting and somewhat obscure happenings from around the footballing landscape. grecians paved way despite kick in teeth […]
reactions to the world cup draw
Seven months out, and we’re already reaching fever pitch. Today is the day that the 32 qualifying nations find out their fates for next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa. I almost feel like I’m on the right side of the pond today, with all of the coverage that the draw in Cape Town […]
remember project 2010? i do…
let’s be honest… i’m amped for next summer. why? the world cup will finally return… oh yeah, i’m also getting married and yes i’m extremely excited about that too. though i do need to remember that i can’t imply that i’m equally excited about the world cup and the wedding, or else my fiancee may […]
round up #6
boatloads going on in the world of football lately. the champions league group stages have started up, the leagues are all in full swing, and even mls is reaching the point in the season where it gets fairly entertaining and interesting. here’s a small taste of what i found interesting over the last week or […]
Wrong Side of the Pond 