Filed in archive The List
by daryl on October 04, 2006
After Soccer-Weblog (and the rest of the world) scoffed at Stan Collymore's optimistic prediction that he'll be a top Premiership striker by this time next month, here are some more realistic...
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For some reason, Stan Collymore believes the time is right for a comeback. He hasn't played professionally since a short, unhappy spell in Spain with Oviedo, preceded by a short, unhappy spells...
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Filed in archive US Soccer
by daryl on October 04, 2006
Reports have resurfaced linking David Beckham with a move to MLS. Apparently New York Red Bulls are keen to offer him a $100 million deal of some form or another. Sounds ridiculous, but considering...
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Arsenal's Jens Lehmann is auctioning off the note he pulled from his sock before Germany's World Cup quarter-final penalty shootout against Argentina. He saved two Argentine kicks and sent...
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Filed in archive Video
by daryl on October 03, 2006
Here's the video of Man City's joey Barton mooning Everton fans at Goodison Park. It's pretty clear to me that it's all in good fun, but for some reason the FA and Merseyside Police...
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Claude Makelele has decided to keep playing for France, but has admitted ruining Jose Mourinho's plans for him. "Mourinho told me he had taken my retirement decision into account when...
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All six goals from Watford's barnstorming 3-3 draw with Fulham. Ashley Young spared Damien Francis' blushes with a late equaliser. Clips via magnificent YouTuber Jordan Winter.......
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Filed in archive International
by daryl on October 03, 2006
The Dutch national team are a blessing to bloggers. If you're ever struggling for something to write about, just check in with the Oranje and the answer will come, usually in the form of...
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With all the excitement of the Premiership, Soccer-Weblog has sort of forgotten about the uphill struggle that is MLS. Compared to the excitement of good old English footy, the "race for the...
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Filed in archive General
, The List
by daryl on October 02, 2006
1. Referring to Chelsea as "Chelski." It was funny the first time, but it's been a while. 2. Lookalikes. Someone looks like someone else. So what? 3. Peter Crouch's height. He's...
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Filed in archive England
by daryl on October 02, 2006
Frank Lampard will be the most relieved man in the England squad for the upcoming qualifiers, after Steve McClaren revealed he tried to persuade Paul Scholes to come out of international retirement...
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Jeremie Aliadiere is apparently seeking talks with Arsene Wenger about his Arsenal future. Whether he likes it or not, the talks will probably include the phrase "time to move on Jeremie."...
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Not many players surpass their boyhood heroes with such ease, but Wayne Rooney set the bar pretty low by idolising Anders Limpar. The former Arsenal and Everton winger was decent on his day, and had...
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Tottenham 2-1 Portsmouth, featuring a blatant dive by Didier Zokora. ... Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scores both in Man Utd 2-0 Newcastle Utd ... West Ham 1-0 Reading. Seol Ki-Hiyeon keeps doing what he only...
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All the Premier League goals from Saturday, September 30th. Featuring: Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa Sheff Utd 2-1 Middlesbrough Charlton 1-2 Arsenal Everton 1-1 Man City Eyes peeled for Phil Jagielka's...
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Mourinho's at it again. After Aston Villa battled to a deserved 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Jose wasn't happy. "The result is not fair," he moaned . "One team...
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