05 January 2008

Cupset

I like the word Cupset as coined on 606 this morning to refer to Cup Upsets. It's kind of cute at it's actually very Beeb.

The Cupset I am the MOST excited about is Oldham over Everton AT Goodison. As I've mentioned before, Oldham is a team I've got a bit of a soft-spot for. This increases my chances of getting to see Oldham on television in the US. Actually the past couple of years I have been able to see them a couple of times. Once in the FA Cup two years back and the league one promotion playoffs last year. Since they've got zero chance of being promoted, this is the only possibility.

FootieNeighbor's funeral was this morning so I missed a lot of the 3pm matches. I did get to watch Villa v Man United tho. I was bored to tears for most of it. Villa squandered some real opportunities including Ashley Young's "harder to miss than make" shot. United of course nicked 2 goals in the dying breaths making for a 2-0 scoreline that does not really reflect just how well Villa did.

I'd like to see an Oldham / United derby at Boundary Park. Because it would be good for Oldham $$$$ wise, and of course the possibility of the Ginja Ninja playing against Oldham is as exciting as the possibility of him playing FOR Oldham even for the most casual supporters.

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Luton to Liverpool: Plz to help us kthnx. FB to Luton: Thnx for the Lulz.


Sky Sports | Football | News | Luton request Reds' aid
"The administrator asked Liverpool about donating their share of the gate money," Blackwell explained.

"They probably said: 'We have to pay players £100,000 a week. You must be joking! Otherwise we will be like you!'

"You just have to accept it. There are people in life who have got a Rolls Royce while some people have a Mini.

"We are Mini drivers. We tried to live like a Rolls Royce but that's why we are where we are.


That takes some unmitigated gall. Go on Luton that's hilarious. If it's anything like their FA Cup tie with Liverpool two years ago, they may have the next rounds' gates to look forward to. I mean Xabi Alonso isn't fit to hit another screamer from midfield is he?

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04 January 2008

FA CUP Worries from a City Fan



If I'm honest, I'm worried that the FA Cup might be canceled due to lack of interested after Saturday's clash at West Ham.

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Two quick laughs


Hit and Run today folks. Two things making me laugh today.
1) Joey Barton's stint in jail. His brother and fellow fighter, Andrew is my myspace friend. So is the page that Drew did for Joey. I'm not sure if that makes me cool or not.

2) Dimitar Berbatov and 30 million quid. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA Record signings always disappoint, but shouldn't they wait until after spending a gazillion to find out? Obviously a scare Man United Tactic. But if Pissy Crissy goes to Real, they'll have the money to piss away.

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03 January 2008

Don't mess with Dennis Wise

He may look like a hairdresser but don't mess with Dennis Wise or his mother-in-law apparently.

Leeds United manager Dennis Wise has been interviewed by police after chasing a stone-throwing youth.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed a 41-year-old man and a 13-year-old youth had been questioned about the incident.

There had been no arrests or charges and police inquiries were continuing, a police statement said.

Mr Wise jumped out of his car when it came under attack by youths at Potternewton in north Leeds and chased one but could not hold on to him.


Good for him.

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Big Sam and his Pink Scarf


A lot of talk has been made the past couple of days about how if Sir Alex the Asshole and Arsene Wenger were newly hired today, they'd never have stayed at their respective teams because people don't give managers chances anymore. It's a cliche argument but it looks true doesn't it?

Big Sam is class. Big Scary Class. The kind of guy who isn't afraid to wear a pink scarf because he'll swallow your head whole if you say anything about it. Obviously there is a motivation problem in the locker room and a lack of confidence. How much of that can be laid at the Large one's feet and not at the feet of the yeoman (and Mickey Owen) gun-shy players he's got? His signings haven't been shit (Joey the jailbird notwithstanding) as much as the existing players in the locker room not accepting him and his signings.

It might not be the best fit, and it's very hard to rebuild in an open league worth the shit ton of money that the Premiership is worth, but it seems like if you don't give the managers the time they need to do what they need to do, you'll never know if it's a good fit or just adjustment / rebuilding. I suspect that if the players aren't behind you it might not be the best fit and it probably is a bit more than just rebuilding, but you can't know because he's not been given any real amount of time. And seriously, how many managers are Newcastle going to go through in a 3 year period? Big Sam's the best that lot and deserves at least until the end of the season before he's done.

Can tell you know one unrelated thing: England would have qualified for Euro if England went the way of the Big one.

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02 January 2008

Sir Titus Of Bramble



a big thanks from the Citiizen Army to the worst player in the Premiership...

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01 January 2008

RIP Chips AKA FootieNeighbor

Chips at Tir Na Nog

This morning, I was in the shower thinking about my new year's resolution to post in this blog more (more on this prolly tomorrow) and what my first post of the year should be, and I really hoped it would be something different than this

Chips my neighbor, whom I've mentioned from time to time as FootieNeighbor passed away yesterday morning. He was an avid die-hard Chelsea fan for decades and a fantastic American Ambassador to the sport. In fact we met on the train coming back from watching matches at our respective locals and got to talking because of Football. His enthusiasm for the beautiful game was infectious and I know he's converted people into football fans.

He's been sick for a couple weeks and has dragged himself out to the pub to see his beloved Chelsea over the Christmas Season despite being rather ill. We found out he passed after today's Chelsea match which we were supposed to be watching with him. We had a toast of Tullamore Dew in his honor He was Episcopalian and always made fun of us Papists and our affection for Celtic despite not really giving a fuck about Scottish Football--so of course a Catholic Whiskey was appropriate.

Chips loved this blog (and god I don't have any idea why) and always complained that I didn't update it enough, so for him I will update more often and make sure I stick to my New Year's Resolution.

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14 December 2007

hahahhaa capello's mom

ESPNsoccernet - England - Mamma Capello worried about her bambino
True to the stereotype of Italy's famously matriarchal society, octogenarian Evelina Tortul fears for the well-being of the man set to be confirmed imminently as Steve McClaren's successor.

'I am really not very happy about this,' she told the Daily Telegraph.

'The newspapers and the television are going to be on his back all the time now, and talk badly about everything he does - whether it is good or bad.

'My peaceful days are over.'

Signora Tortul's grave reservations appear to extend beyond the levels of parental concern which might be reasonably expected in this country.

'The problem with the media is that it is fine when you are winning, but when you lose they cut your throat,' she believes.

'I'm his mother, so that is going to make me unhappy.'


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12 December 2007

On English teams in Champion's League

There is this interesting theory/fallacy in European football from an English perspective. Basically that in the Champion's League English Teams are infalliable, undestructable, and impossible to beat unless by one of the following teams:

AC Milan
Real Madrid
Barca
Inter Milan (swaps places with Roma depending on Italian Standings).

Liverpool advanced out of Group A in the Champion's League yesterday in second place. That means for the first round of the knockout they will face a first place team from any of the other groups provided that they aren't English.

First place in the other groups (sans English Teams)

AC Milan
Real Madrid
Barca
Inter Milan
(Sevilla if Arsenal don't win today)

If Arsenal don't win today, they are in the same situation as Liverpool. Though for some reason I imagine more people would back Arsenal to come out alive than Liverpool (despite the fantastic Golf Swing Celebration victory at the Nu Camp last year).

The other English teams have a pretty easy road to go as there are some especially weak second place teams from the groups. Though there a couple more undecided.

It's just funny I guess.

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11 December 2007

Lip Service is all you'll ever get from the FA

So the FA has unvieled a plan where children can get concession tickets for "selected" FA Cup Ties in the 3rd Round for 1 pound. OOOH How great the FA is reaching out to the communit-ay. Etc Etc. Then you see the matches.

The games selected are
Blackburn v Coventry, Plymouth v Hull, Bolton v Sheffield United, Sunderland v Wigan, Huddersfield v Birmingham and Wolves v Cambridge.

It's to get people out who would rather watch the United Match on television. I love watching lower division Football and you can't beat the FA Cup for drama. But jesus christ, a more disengenious statement the FA couldn't have made if they tried.

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*you* name the blog


There is some lesbian in Norfolk or someplace equaly ghastly that calls herself footiebird on the internets. She "had it" first. Plus Footiebird is a stupid name. I hated it from the start, but I don't know what else to call it. Should I rename this blog? If I do what should it be? Also, nothing involving my being in US, because I hate American Anglophiles and dont want to be associated. haha

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08 December 2007

Rafa's Beard



Stole this picture from Pies. The best football picture of the year. srsly

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06 December 2007

My only friend


My only friend
Originally uploaded by FootieBird
Man City BEAR --the only one to watch City Matches with me at the bar. :'(

He was very sad after the draw at Wigan.

I will be back to posting normal things after this week. Big client Visit at work.

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29 November 2007

Oh to be a Soton Supporter Today

Harry Redknapp is probably out of the picture for the England job you think?

I of course blame Willie McKay that asshole is just trouble. I've got his mobile number I wonder if he's changed it in the past year.

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23 November 2007

Have I mentioned that I want to marry Steven Gerrard yet?

BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Leeds United | Leeds demand High Court hearing
Leeds United want their 15-point deduction to be adjudicated by the High Court rather than the Football Association, reports BBC Radio Leeds.

In August, Leeds lost an appeal over the points deduction for the start of the season after the club went into administration.

Since then Leeds have made two requests to the FA to set up an independent commission to review that decision.
...
Leeds chairman Ken Bates had insisted the League One outfit had not broken any rules.


Yeah... that rule about entering CVA is just a suggestion.


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Poor Rafa

Happy Thanksgiving to me and whatever Americans may be reading this. Imma eat my weight in turkey and stuffing.
Football365.com - HICKS URGES BENITEZ TO 'QUIT TALKING' - All The News - Football365 News
Liverpool co-chairman Tom Hicks has put manager Rafael Benitez in his place by telling the Spaniard to "coach the players we have" rather than complain about not being able to make new signings.

The American has spoken out further after originally issuing a statement with joint owner George Gillett which said they wanted all the focus to be on the forthcoming matches and not off-the-pitch issues


Jose Mourinho to manage Liverpool next year.

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22 November 2007

Well some good news to come out of yesterday's fiasco

Sky Sports | Football | Internationals | England | England axe McClaren
The Football Association have confirmed the departure of England coach Steve McClaren.

The FA board convened on Thursday morning after calling an emergency meeting and they wasted little time in confirming the termination of McClaren's contract.

McClaren's tenure was brought to an end less than 24 hours after England were knocked out of Euro 2008 at the qualifying stage.

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20 November 2007

quick un


BBC SPORT | Fun and Games | Quotes of the Week
CHANTS OF THE WEEK
"Who picked your team this week?" and "Stand up if you own Ebbsfleet."
Oxford United fans to the travelling Ebbsfleet fans on Saturday.


oh i lolled

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19 November 2007

Rumour Mill

Insane article about how now that City's transfer kitty will be 150,000,000 pounds and Sven will try and bring "good players" to Man City


Crouch tops wanted list as Sven given bumper transfer kitty| Sport | This is London
That could even lead to spectacular bids for the likes of Barcelona's South American pair Leo Messi and Ronaldinho, or Brazilian playmaker Kaka, of AC Milan, although nailing down such big names is another matter.

The first big target of the January transfer window will be Peter Crouch, a deal that would depend on whether or not his club, Liverpool, qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.


If Sven signs Peter Crouch I'm going to jump in front of something that will run me over and squish me.

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