Archive for October, 2011
The Friday Funny
Posted in Friday Funny, tagged New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Scotland on October 14, 2011 | Comments Off
The Thursday Challenge: Old Favorites Edition
Posted in General, Trivia, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on October 13, 2011 | 6 Comments »
It wasn’t my intention to present you with another “find that crests” challenge this week, but I stumbled across a great new site and I just couldn’t help myself. Besides, everyone still likes these- right? The only help I’m going to give you with this version of the challenge is to tell you that all [...]
The Thursday Challenge: The Anwers
Posted in English Premier League, General, La Liga, MLS, Ross County, Scottish Premier League, Trivia, Whimsy, Wild Ass Guesses on October 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Last week I gave you a list of European Club teams and asked you to tell me what it represented. It came down to the wire, but one of you finally discovered the answer. Click through and we’ll see what the indomitable and indefatigable Andrew M. discovered.
About Last Night
Posted in About Last Night, tagged Alex McLeish, Aston Villa, David Beckham, Euro 2012, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Jack Warner, Javier Hernandez, Lee Cattermole, Los Angeles Galaxy, Manchester City, Manchester United, Marek Hamsik, Medical Discoveries, Mohamed bin Hamman, Napoli, Nemanja Vidic, Real Madrid, Serbian National Team, Sunderland on October 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »
What you miss while curing peanut allergies…
Major League Soccer Pick’Em – Week 30
Posted in MLS Pick'em, tagged Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquake, Seattle Sounders, Sporting Kansas City, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps on October 11, 2011 | 14 Comments »
Well, apparently International Break means “hard to pick” in MLS-ese. With only four games to choose from, the Queen of the Late Season Run , Sculptor, continues her weekly winning streak, but only with two correct picks. And, eight out of the thirteen pickers did not get any picks correct. Read on after the jump [...]
About Last…Um…Weekend
Posted in About Last Night, tagged Craven Cottage, English National Team, Fulham, Internazionale, Jürgen Klinsmann, Jose Mourinho, KILLER KRAKEN!, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Pepe Reina, Real Madrid, Sergio Agüero, Sulley Muntari, Tom Cleverley, UEFA, USMNT, Wayne Rooney on October 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »
What you missed while krakens were making prehistoric artwork from bones of the dead…
The New Scotland Kit- With Moving Pictures!!
Posted in Euro 2012, Football Shirts, General, Homerism on October 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
A few notes after the jump…
The New Scotland Kit Is Here….Almost.
Posted in Football Shirts, Homerism, Mailbag, News, The More You Know... on October 9, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Every once in a while a little tartan birdie deposits some information in my mailbox regarding Scotland kits. The new home kit will be revealed on Tuesday morning, and while I’m not allowed to share the picture with you prior to that, I can provide you with a detailed description. Click through if you’re [...]
“There is a long list of governments that have fallen or been overthrown after the defeat of the national team.” – Luis Suarez (not that one)
Posted in Weekend Open Thread on October 8, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Oh god it’s an international break. The interlull. The time to catch up on your neglected family, yardwork, hygiene, all the things you don’t have to think about when there’s more important think to do on a Saturday morning. FIFA 12 is out, and had I not sold my 360 to fund my lifestyle I [...]
Your Weekend Preview: Super Duper International Edition
Posted in Blue Square Premier, English Premier League, Euro 2012, General, Homerism, League Two, Matchday is for Homerism, MLS, Russian Premier League, The Championship, The Football League, USMNT, Weekend Preview on October 7, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Republic of Ireland v. Andorra (Friday) This is another match with qualification implications. Ireland are currently in second place in Group B, but only one point behind first place Russia. Ireland should win this match handily (improving their goal differential) and move past the Russians into first place. To remain in first place Russia will [...]
