To put it as diplomatically as possible, the PFA’s choice of Ryan Giggs as their “Player of the Year” (and my apparently insane support of it) received a “mixed” reaction among our loyal readers, and for that matter, the other writers here at Avoiding the Drop. The people having spoken, I shall heed the words [...]
Archive for May 5th, 2009
The First Annual “Droppy” Awards
Posted in Awards on May 5, 2009 | 2 Comments »
UEFA Champions League Semifinal Leg#2: Arsenal vs. Manchester United
Posted in Champions League, tagged Arsenal, Manchester United, UEFA Champions League on May 5, 2009 | 8 Comments »
After a 1-0 win that could’ve been much worse had Manuel Almunia remembered that he’s Manuel Almunia, the Red Devils head to the Emirates today to finish what they started last week. For all of the apparent disadvantages that the Gunners have, they have homefield advantage and the faith of Wenger behind them. How’s it [...]
A Classic Greek Drama
Posted in Greek Cup, tagged AEK Athens, Greek Cup Final, Matt Derbyshire, Olympiakos on May 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
We bandy about terms like “best match ever” quite a bit. Barcelona’s 6-2 thrashing thrashing of Real Madrid, for example, is already being called the best “El Classico” ever. Some thought that Liverpool’s 4-4 draw with Chelsea was one of the best Champions League games ever. Manuel Almunia’s performance against Manchester United last week was [...]
