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Recently, the site was redesigned and the new layout looks great!
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Newcastle Take A Step Towards Survival
Newcastle took a huge step towards survival in their battle to avoid relegation
from the Premier League on Monday night at St. James Park. In what was one of the most anticipated Teeside derbies in recent times, two late strikes secured Newcastle a 3-1 Victory over cross town rivals Middlesbrough. Both teams entered the game on 31 points, knowing that a win could see them leapfrog Hull out of the relegation zone.And Newcastle took full advantage, in doing so winning their first game since December 21st 2008, while also securing Alan Shearers first win as manager! It was Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands who were the heroes, climbing off the bench and scoring a goal apiece in the final 20 minutes.
I have to comment on the whole Alan Shearer situation. It actually looks like he will secure their Premier League status after all. What a difficult season it has been for Newcastle all round, with so many ups and downs. For Shearer, last night’s win was his first as manager of the club in six games. But is one win in six a good return for the Geordie legend as he battles to keep his old clubs Premier League status intact? Under the circumstances, Yes. They are out of the relegation zone and have an easier final two games than either Hull or Middlesbrough, meaning they should survive the drop. It will be the final two games that determine Shearers status as a top flight manager. If Shearer can build from this success(like a top manager should) and win his final two games he will become an untouchable legend on Tyneside. In my opinion, failing to win both games will be a disappointment. Shearer has a fully fit squad that includes some truly great Premier League players, and a team now brimming with high confidence knowing their faith is in their own hands. Next challenge- a tough Fulham team who are looking to finish their extremely successful season on a high. For Newcastle it is now not about winning to stay up, it is about winning to prove they belong in the Premier League. Two wins Mr. Shearer!
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from the Premier League on Monday night at St. James Park. In what was one of the most anticipated Teeside derbies in recent times, two late strikes secured Newcastle a 3-1 Victory over cross town rivals Middlesbrough. Both teams entered the game on 31 points, knowing that a win could see them leapfrog Hull out of the relegation zone.And Newcastle took full advantage, in doing so winning their first game since December 21st 2008, while also securing Alan Shearers first win as manager! It was Obafemi Martins and Peter Lovenkrands who were the heroes, climbing off the bench and scoring a goal apiece in the final 20 minutes.I have to comment on the whole Alan Shearer situation. It actually looks like he will secure their Premier League status after all. What a difficult season it has been for Newcastle all round, with so many ups and downs. For Shearer, last night’s win was his first as manager of the club in six games. But is one win in six a good return for the Geordie legend as he battles to keep his old clubs Premier League status intact? Under the circumstances, Yes. They are out of the relegation zone and have an easier final two games than either Hull or Middlesbrough, meaning they should survive the drop. It will be the final two games that determine Shearers status as a top flight manager. If Shearer can build from this success(like a top manager should) and win his final two games he will become an untouchable legend on Tyneside. In my opinion, failing to win both games will be a disappointment. Shearer has a fully fit squad that includes some truly great Premier League players, and a team now brimming with high confidence knowing their faith is in their own hands. Next challenge- a tough Fulham team who are looking to finish their extremely successful season on a high. For Newcastle it is now not about winning to stay up, it is about winning to prove they belong in the Premier League. Two wins Mr. Shearer!
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Barcelona Win First Silverware of Season
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Barcelona Edge Towards Primera Liga
Fresh off their Champions League heroics versus Chelsea midweek, Barcelona played Villareal
knowing that a win would secure the Primera Liga title on Sunday. But the champagne had to put on ice when Joseba Llorente scored an equalizer 2 minutes into stoppage time, giving Barca a taste of theirown medicine. It looked like Barcelona would coast to victory when they went in at half time with a 3-1 lead thanks to goals by Keita, Eto'o and Alves, before Matias Fernandez scored from the penalty spot on 78 minutes and Llorente scored his second of the game. And to compound frustration, for the second time in 5 days, Eric Adibal saw red, as he gave away the 78th minute penalty. Not a good personal week for the French left back! Barcelona will have an opportunity to seal the title next weekend at Real Mallorca.
This is of course if Real Madrid win their game on Saturday versus Villareal. But lets be honest, that doesn't look likely. If Real Madrid ail to win, the title belongs again to Barca without kicking a ball. And what has happened to Real Madrid?? After a 6-2 thrashing at home to Barcelona the previous week, they were battered 3-0 away to Valencia Saturday. If Madrid had managed to win both games, they would now be leading the Primera Liga. But instead a team worth over 200 million concedes 9 goals and pretty much hands the title to their rivals. As one of the richest teams in the world, they will be extremely frustrated that the could not challenge in the final weeks of the season, but it has been such a frustrting season for madrid, with many injuries and disapointments. Their ae sure to be huge changes their durg the summer, and as usual probably another coaching change, lets be honest it wouldn't be Real Madrid without a coach being fired!
As a side note, Barcelona will be looking for their first piece of silverware this season, when they play Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final this Wednesday. It could be the first of three trophies for the Catalan giants.
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knowing that a win would secure the Primera Liga title on Sunday. But the champagne had to put on ice when Joseba Llorente scored an equalizer 2 minutes into stoppage time, giving Barca a taste of theirown medicine. It looked like Barcelona would coast to victory when they went in at half time with a 3-1 lead thanks to goals by Keita, Eto'o and Alves, before Matias Fernandez scored from the penalty spot on 78 minutes and Llorente scored his second of the game. And to compound frustration, for the second time in 5 days, Eric Adibal saw red, as he gave away the 78th minute penalty. Not a good personal week for the French left back! Barcelona will have an opportunity to seal the title next weekend at Real Mallorca.This is of course if Real Madrid win their game on Saturday versus Villareal. But lets be honest, that doesn't look likely. If Real Madrid ail to win, the title belongs again to Barca without kicking a ball. And what has happened to Real Madrid?? After a 6-2 thrashing at home to Barcelona the previous week, they were battered 3-0 away to Valencia Saturday. If Madrid had managed to win both games, they would now be leading the Primera Liga. But instead a team worth over 200 million concedes 9 goals and pretty much hands the title to their rivals. As one of the richest teams in the world, they will be extremely frustrated that the could not challenge in the final weeks of the season, but it has been such a frustrting season for madrid, with many injuries and disapointments. Their ae sure to be huge changes their durg the summer, and as usual probably another coaching change, lets be honest it wouldn't be Real Madrid without a coach being fired!
As a side note, Barcelona will be looking for their first piece of silverware this season, when they play Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey final this Wednesday. It could be the first of three trophies for the Catalan giants.
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Berry Still Available
One of the most popular and saught after cleats in the world- Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Berry- is still
available to buy right now! We get asked all the time where can people get their hands on the pink colored cleats, well the answer is on eBay. eBay currently has 4 listings right now, some with starting bids of $1. If you are interesteed in getting your hands on a pair you should probably do it sooner rather than later as the cleats are sure to dissapear soon. Most people purchasing the cleats are doing so to keep them as collector items.
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available to buy right now! We get asked all the time where can people get their hands on the pink colored cleats, well the answer is on eBay. eBay currently has 4 listings right now, some with starting bids of $1. If you are interesteed in getting your hands on a pair you should probably do it sooner rather than later as the cleats are sure to dissapear soon. Most people purchasing the cleats are doing so to keep them as collector items.Check the listings out right here:
Nike Mercurial Vapor IV Berry
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Chelsea vs Barcelona statistics
Chelsea 1 Barcelona 1
*Barcelona go through on away goals
*Barcelona go through on away goals
- Barcelona had one shot on target- Iniesta's goal in the 93rd minute.
- Barcelona enjoyed a 71% share of possession in the Nou Camp. Last night it was 70%.
- Drogba disgraces himself, just as he did in last year's final, screaming at the referee and calling him a 'f***ing disgrace'.
- 6 Yellow cards issued by referee Ovrebo. Four for Chelsea, two for Barcelona.
- Daniel Alves and Eric Abidal will serve suspensions and miss the Champions League final.
- Didier Drogba is sure to be given a lenghty suspension for his tirade after the game was finished.
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Trouble at Stamford Bridge
What a semi final it turned out to be at Stamford Bridge between Chelsea and Barcelona. After a pretty boring 0-0 draw last week in Spain, this tie turned out to a very entertaining affair. Chelsea took the lead in the 9th minute through a spectacular Michael Essien volley, soon after they had a clear penalty appeal turned down when Malouda appeared to be taken down in the box. In the second half, Drogba appeals for a penalty when the ball clearly strikes Pique's hand, before Abidal sees a red card for taking down Anelka just outside the area. With 10 men Barcelona continued to try find a way through only to see a wall of Chelsea players each and everytime. In the 90th minute, Barcelona had NO SHOTS ON GOAL, and with 10 men Chelsea are on the way to Rome, right? Wrong! Iniesta scored a screamer deep into inury time when the ball was fed to him at the top of the box. The away goal sent Barcelona through to the Champions League final where they will play Manchester United.
After the game, all hell broke lose. After Barcelona had scored, Chelsea sent everyone forward and had another clear penalty appeal turned down when Michael Ballack's rocket clearly hit a Barcelona defenders arm. The ball was cleared, but Michael Ballack had alot to say about the referee's decision to not call a penalty. Chasing the referee, he clearly threw his arms around the official, screaming at him. When the final whistle went, Didier Drogba who had been subbed in the second half, had to held back from the official, Ovrebo, as the Chelsea striker shouted into a television camera: ‘Are you watching this? It is a f****** disgrace.’Drogba, sent off against United in last year’s final defeat in Moscow, had to be restrained by manager Guus Hiddink before storming off to the dressing room.Also See:
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Fletcher Suspended for Champions League Final
Darren Fletcher will not be able to appeal against the red card he received in the Champions League win over
Arsenal. In what was a great night for Manchester United, Fletchers red card was the only negative point. A ball into the United area, saw Fletcher stretch across Arsenals Cesc Fabregas and seem to win the ball while taking Fabregas down. Replays show that Fletcher did in fact win the ball, taking it away from Fletchers body. In defence of the referee, he really could not see Fletcher striking the ball, and it did look like he took Fletcher down.
Although the Football Association have moved towards a position where referees regularly rescind red cards, both UEFA and FIFA strictly maintain the rules that match officials' decisions should remain sacrosanct. Thus, unless Fletcher was red carded when it was someone else who commited the foul, it can not be appealed. It is unfortunate for Fletcher who stayed on the bench for last seasons final. "He's one of the most honest players in the game and to miss the final, it's a tragedy," said Ferguson. If there is anyone who can console Fletcher it will be team mate Paul Scholes who, along with Roy Keane, had to sit out the 1999 final when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich.
Arsenal. In what was a great night for Manchester United, Fletchers red card was the only negative point. A ball into the United area, saw Fletcher stretch across Arsenals Cesc Fabregas and seem to win the ball while taking Fabregas down. Replays show that Fletcher did in fact win the ball, taking it away from Fletchers body. In defence of the referee, he really could not see Fletcher striking the ball, and it did look like he took Fletcher down.Although the Football Association have moved towards a position where referees regularly rescind red cards, both UEFA and FIFA strictly maintain the rules that match officials' decisions should remain sacrosanct. Thus, unless Fletcher was red carded when it was someone else who commited the foul, it can not be appealed. It is unfortunate for Fletcher who stayed on the bench for last seasons final. "He's one of the most honest players in the game and to miss the final, it's a tragedy," said Ferguson. If there is anyone who can console Fletcher it will be team mate Paul Scholes who, along with Roy Keane, had to sit out the 1999 final when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich.
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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Galaxy Find a Way to Win
LA Galaxy finally got their first win of the season at the weekend and now sit at 1-1-4 for the season. After what has been a difficult few weeks due to injuries, Galaxy battled to a 1-0 win over the New York Reb Bulls. It was Landon Donovan who scored the goal in the 39th minute, slotting home a controversial penalty. The ball seemed to hit Seth Stammler on the hip, but the linesman put his flag up for a penalty. The win was Galaxy's first in 6 games, after 4 draws and 1 losses. In the six games Galaxy have played this season, Donovan has been involved in every goal the team have scored, showing his importance to the team. David Beckham returns to Galaxy in late June, so until then it is a case of trying to get some wins on the board, starting at Real Salt Lake this coming weekend.New York Red Bulls (1-5-2) vs. Los Angeles Galaxy (1-1-4) May 02, 2009 -- The Home Depot Center
Scoring Summary: LA -- Landon Donovan 4 (penalty kick) 39
New York Red Bulls -- Jon Conway, Carlos Johnson, Kevin Goldthwaite, Carlos Mendes, Alfredo Pacheco (Danleigh Borman 66), Macoumba Kandji, Jorge Rojas, Seth Stammler, Sinisa Ubiparipovic (Albert Celades 59), Juan Pablo Angel, Dane Richards (John Wolyniec 79),
Substitutes Not Used: Danny Cepero, Mike Petke, Luke Sassano, Khano Smith
Los Angeles Galaxy -- Donovan Ricketts, Sean Franklin, Gregg Berhalter, Omar Gonzalez, Todd Dunivant, Chris Klein (Bryan Jordan 75), Dema Kovalenko, Josh Tudela (Stefani Miglioranzi 68), Eddie Lewis, Edson Buddle (Jovan Kirovski 85), Landon Donovan,
Substitutes Not Used: Alan Gordon, Mike Magee, Tony Sanneh, Josh Saunders
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