After a couple of weeks where I just got too busy on Friday and couldn’t get around to it, the fantasy preview is back! I know all 5 of you who foolishly rely on my fantasy advice are happy to have it back! A lot of things have happened since the preview disappeared, but never [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Fantasy Preview: It’s Back!!
Posted in Fantasy Premier League, tagged English Premier League, Fantasy Premier League, Fantasy Preview on December 11, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Cardiff City: Gifted Penalties, Michael Chopra, and Legoland
Posted in Whimsy, tagged Cardiff City on December 11, 2009 | 6 Comments »
You run across all kinds of fun things when you’re doing research for Fuse’s Thursday Challenge; for example, I usually end up running across wrong answers. Reader JBrice, however, ran across the following little gem when looking at Cardiff City’s Wikipedia page: Sadly, of course, it’s been changed back. Thanks to JBrice for the picture!
About Last Night
Posted in About Last Night, tagged AC Milan, Akron Zips, Alessandro Nesta, Australia, Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea, Cleveland Browns, Cruz Azul, Dean Ashton, Internazionale, Kristian Gauti Emilsson, Liverpool, Manchester City, Mario Balotelli, Michael Johnson, Monterrey, NCAA College Cup, Pittsburgh Steelers, Real Madrid, Valencia, West Ham, World Cup Hosting Bids on December 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What you missed while the Browns were beating the Steelers (screw jellyfish, this is WAY more awesome)…
Kettering Town Takes Leeds To Extra Time, Fires Assistant Manager
Posted in FA Cup, tagged FA Cup, Imraan Ladak, John Deehan, Kettering Town, Lee Harper, Leeds United on December 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Two weeks ago you would’ve never seen this coming. It was all wine and roses for Kettering Town when, on November 29th, the eighth-best team in the Blue Square Premier League drew 1-1 with Leeds United in their Second Round Proper FA Cup tie. Of course, being the FA Cup, that meant that the tie [...]
Breaking: Donovan loan move to Everton confirmed
Posted in General, tagged Everton, Landon Donovan, USMNT on December 10, 2009 | 7 Comments »
According to Soccer by Ives the short term loan deal for Donovan has been completed. It’s expected that he’ll be there for 2-3 months and the loan will start in January. It’ll be interesting to see how the deal plays out for the American international and how much time he’ll be able to get on [...]
The Thursday Challenge: Relegation and Switching Sides
Posted in FA Cup, General, Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics, Trivia, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on December 10, 2009 | 8 Comments »
After last week’s more or less easy challenge- which attracted a lot more suckers entrants than usual- I thought I’d make things just a bit more difficult this week for those who newbies who thought they’d come back for another handful of low-hanging fruit. A few of these will be easy enough to find if [...]
Last Call – Japanese Funtime Santa Army Attack Plan
Posted in Last Call, tagged Last Call on December 9, 2009 | 110 Comments »
And thus, it shall be Last Call. We have some hostesses that can show you around the place, so just have a seat over there.
Let’s stuff some stockings, shall we?
Posted in Off the Pitch, Whimsy, tagged Christmas, Christmas recommendations, Holiday giving, Soccer books, Soccer jerseys, Soccer kits, Soccer merchandise, Soccer movies, Soccer t-shirts on December 9, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Christmas (and the holiday season as a whole) will soon be upon us, and you may be looking for presents for loved ones who are football/soccer fans. I thought I would do my best to point out a few items and sites that might be able to help you out, and for you to contribute [...]
The Thursday Challenge: The Answers
Posted in MLS, Trivia, USMNT, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on December 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
First of all, thanks to all of you who participated this week- it might have been our best turn-out yet! The challenge was as follows: Question 1: What distinction do Alecko Eskandarian, Claudio Reyna, and Mike Fisher all hold? Question 2: What two things do Chris Wingert, Brad Friedel, Danny O’Rourke, Jason Garey, and Brian [...]
