The latest twist in Rafa Benitez’s long contract negotiation hit this morning as Chief Executive Rick Parry, long thought to have been at odds with Rafa Benitez, announced that he’ll end his twelve year run with the team at season’s end. It’s been rumored that the main issue in Rafa’s contract negotiations was the extent [...]
Archive for February 27th, 2009
Rafa’s Riposte Foils Parry
Posted in English Premier League, tagged Liverpool, Rafa Benitez on February 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
February 27th, 1999: The Last All-English Starting XI
Posted in English Premier League, tagged 6+5, Aston Villa, England on February 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Ten years ago today, Aston Villa took to the pitch at Villa Park against Coventry City for a 4-1 home loss and unknowingly made history. More to the point, they made history when manager John Gregory submitted his team sheet; that would be the last time that an English Premier League team fielded an all-English [...]
Ladies and gentlemen…your Weekend Preview
Posted in Weekend Preview on February 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Whether you’re watching at home, at your local, streaming it live, following text updates, or waiting for the next carrier pigeon, this weekend there are a dozen matches worth your attention. Among them are two from the “lower divisions” and several featuring American expatriates. Enjoy…or in some cases, endure.
