Monthly Archives: February 2010

Junito: Crawling to the World Cup Final

I am all smiles today and for one simple reason: this morning, Junito absolutely wanted nothing to do with the broom. Nope, he sprung out of bed, ran to the closet, picked out the soccer ball, and woke me via … Continue reading

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The Ronaldo-Alonso Drama Heats Up…

First it was Mrs. Alonso’s womb, but now the competition between Ronaldo and Xabi has hit a new low – easy to make penalty kicks. Read more about this new development at the fantastic satirical soccer blog Fisted Away. No … Continue reading

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The Bad Boy from the Wrong Part of the City

So, perhaps it’s just the Chelsea hate, but, but…I’m kinda falling in love with City. And it’s just not just the UK isles pronunciation of “Ci-tay.” No, it’s much more profound.

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Soccer Players and Anglo Saxon Prayers

John Terry. Did I miss the bandwagon? Or am I fashionably late? Regardless of your level of interest, know this – John Terry’s sex life has stuck a simmering poker into the gaping chasm between the anglo-saxon cultures and the … Continue reading

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MLS CBA Happenings Behind Closed Doors

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MLS CBA Talks – Players & Owners Are…

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MLS CBA Crossroads, Complexity & Pitfalls

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The Portsmouth Situation's Unseen Angle

So, I decided to check out the website for Portsmouth’s sponsor, Jobsite.com. It is a UK based job-search website. On a whim, I  looked for jobs involving “football” in Portsmouth. And that’s when the problems began…

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The Real Real Madrid – Manuel's Smoking Gun

In the off-season, despite the wave of cash and new signings, I had one serious concern: could Manuel Pellgrini balance the all-star egos in the locker room? And could he impose the Villareal short-passing approach on Madrid? He has done … Continue reading

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Pompey Turns to the Last Sheik Standing….

Desperate times call for desperate measures. I got the fabricated inside scoop on Pompey’s negotiations with a new owner, a decision that will either blow your mind or tug at your heart strings. Or both. To find out who this … Continue reading

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