|
Get the iPhone App Get the Android App We also love to tweet |
| |
ContactFutfanatico [ at ] gmail [ dot ] com |
Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Dark Side of the "Franchise"
The EPL is taking advantage of the FIFA break to have a meeting on “the future of the game.” And given MLS Don Garber and Robert Kraft´s remarks to the “Brits and media, you´d think a salary cap or end … Continue reading
Berbatov Clause is Coming to Town
I have one simple question: if the Spurs have truly spent a ton in the transfer market, then why do you not hate them as much as City? Granted, the Carlos Tevez posters were poor taste, but surely someone must … Continue reading
Great And…Not Great – George Best
Writing a piece on George Best is both a rite of passage and a baptism of fire. On the one hand, the iconic star provides plenty of fodder on and off the field. From his spectacular goals to pop-star status … Continue reading
Recap: Chelsea v. United – The Thin Man
It was one of those soggy afternoons when bourbon and Coltrane blended into one sweet beat. I´d been to West London once before and never cared to return. The night of my only visit, I´d gotten lost out of my … Continue reading
My KC Wizards – A Word on A-Wards
Alright, I know most of you don’t like MLS and don’t care. But I do. Concision is appreciated by the reader. This will be the briefest of KC Wizards eulogies. And I will try to stay positive and offer a … Continue reading
Elvis Costello meet Anderson
“Wave a White Flag” – Elvis Costello
Real v. Atletico – Sacred Cows Steak
You missed the Madrid Derby? !! ??? !!! Catch the highlights here. I’ll wait. Don’t worry. I know it’s tough to get excited about any team nicknamed “los colchonerso” (mattress-makers), but Diego Forlan is quite good when managers don’t throw … Continue reading
Rafa's Mind Wanders, Races, Wanders…
“Invierno Porteño” – Astor Piazzolla
Photo Batch/Haikus to Match
———————————————————————– “Beckstrek” Beckham will soon leave On a spaceship to Milan. Will Donovan grieve? —————————————————————————————————————
Stamford Bridge is Pricing Down
Does anybody remember back in the day when historical monuments and stadiums were named after locations, architects, and concepts? Sadly, in the 21st century, those days are long gone. At least at Stamford Bridge. Ron Gourlay, the new Chelsea exec, … Continue reading