Friday, September 29, 2006

INTEROUBLE


Inter Milan is about to become the favorites to win the UEFA cup--but even that is up in the air because in order to qualify you have to finish 3rd in your Champions League group, and Inter currently sit in the cellar with no points. This is a team of all-world talent, yet all they have to show for two games is three red cards and no goals. What the hell is going on here? You can bet the pink pages of Italy's Gazzetto dello Sport are filled with the same wtf attitudes of this writer. In a word, unnacceptable. And after crosstown AC Milan's discouraging tie with lowly Lille, it makes you question the state of Italian footy even more.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Zidane, un Portrait du 21e Siècle


Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is the 2006 product of directors Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno. Released in Spain and France, well Europe for that matter. Consisting of a 90+ minute games between Real Madrid and Villereal. 27 cameras focus on Zidane in a mix between sport and art documentary. This remake of Costard's 1971 "Football as Never Before" with Zissu taking place of George Best is seen as pale by some critics, but as with art films; the only way you know its good is if everyone hates it. Check out the trailer for yourself http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478337/trailers

Champs League: Reaction Day 3 and Predictions Day 4


Man, is this guy ever not smiling?
After Match Day 3, the prediction tally is:
Sam 16 wins 8 losses
Stephen 12 wins 12 losses (Step yo game up son)
Hopefully stephen will post his day 4 predictions, but I digress:
Day Three was a good day overall. Man U played a very sloppy first half, but finished strong. Real Madrid was very impressive and had to shake off the dust after their loss to Lyon. AC Milan not being able to beat Lille is the shock result of the Champs League so far, and doesn't help in what will be a dogfight of a season for them. Arsenal, despite their always patchy form in the Prem, continue to look great in Europe. I sink Arsene Wenger is ze best manager at preparing players for ze style oof play in european competition and ze champions ligue (its hard to type in Wenger's accent). Now all joking aside, here is day 4 predicts:
Barca all over Werder (Ronaldo de Assis Moreira comes to play, and scores)
Chelski all over Levski
Inter beats Bayern in a close one (Podolski still has yet to score in a competitive game for Bayern)
Sporting Lisbon over the other Moscow
PSV over Bordeaux (Edison Mendez scores, viva la tricolor)
the Liverpudlians over Galatasaray (Liverpool is on hot form, two wins in a row in the prem)
Shakhtar and Olympiakos in a hard fought draw, with plenty of shanking and at least 20 hospitalizations
and Finally, Valencia beats Roma

Okay Steee, lets see if you can catch me

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Hmm...Match Day 3

No picture today, straight business.

Okay, here we go for predictions: day 3
Manchester United makes my day and lifts me from the depression I have from the terrible Monday Night Falcons debacle
Man U 3 Benfica 1 Ronaldo has a chip on his shoulder and will relish playing portuguese competition
Madrid over Kiev
Lyon crushes Steau with goals from Fred, Juninho, and more
Celtic over Copehagen
Arsenal over Porto
Hamburg over CSKA
Athens and Anderlecht draw
AC Milan absolutely manhandles the French side and Poacher Inzaghi scores
Lets keep the good predictions rolling

Monday, September 25, 2006

Champions League Handicapping



Nothing spells Champions League quite like a fat-faced Ronaldo. Mmmmmm.
For all the degenerate gamblers out there who subscribe to ESPN deportes for the sole purpose of watching these matches live, this post is for you.

Tuesday's predictions

ManU redeems itself after last year and puts up a 2-nil win over a Benfica playing without their resident badass Rui Costa

Real Madrid easily over Dynamo Kiev--fatface puts up a goal in his return, Ruud too

Lyon with a late winner over Steaua

Celtic beats Copenhagen (yawn)

Arsenal rides the momentum to a win at home over FC Porto

CSKA and Hamburg tie in a who cares, fans most likely to be hit with tear gas or shanked in the achilles kind of match

AEK Athens over Anderlecht in a battle of two teams with no chance of getting out of the group stage

And lastly, despite their blathering, Lille will get upended by AC Milan. Someone needs to remind these Frenchies that they play in a sub-par Ligue 1 and guess what? Milan could beat you with their second team no questions asked.

I like the Real Madrid and AC Milan matches to go over the 2.5 goal mark, while Steau and Lyon are my lock to finish under.

By the way, am I alone in having a severe distaste/bafflement at the UEFA Champions League anthem that they play before each match? Good god is that awful. You'd think with all their money and sponsors that UEFA would ditch the Enya-themed anthem and just play some footy. I'll be watching tomorrow with my nachos, as always.

Campions Leauge Prediction In One Word


Fred

Sunday, September 24, 2006

It's official: Reading is for real


I'm not here to jump on the Reading bandwagon after a home draw with Manchester United, but I am going to go on record now, with a week left in September, and proclaim that the Reading Royals will finish in the top eight of the Prem. Some of you are scoffing, 'top eight, big deal'. Well for a newly promoted side who's never played top-flight footy, finishing in the top half of what is largely considered the toughest league on earth, then hell yes it's a big deal. What I like about this team is that they know how to score. And I don't care what type of playmakers you have on your eleven, if your squad doesn't have the ability to put up goals--especially away from home--then you're on a one way trip to the Championship. As in Coca-Cola Championship. And no, that's not a good thing you damn yankees.

Look at the teams in the bottom third of the Prem: Wigan, Middlesbrough, Watford, Charlton, Sheff. Utd (I'm going to omit Tottenham because they have top class goalscorers), where are the goals going to come from? I'm not going to go on a team-by-team breakdown but all you have to do is look at the rosters. The majority of these teams will not score 40 goals in a season. And if you're that bad at hitting the back of the ol' onion bag (thank you Tommy Smith), then by all means, atleast spend some of your gate receipts and go buy a Brazilian teenager and hope for the best.

Last year Reading netted something ridiculous like 120 goals. And granted, that's against Championship teams, but atleast they know what it's like to score. There's a culture of scoring, if you will. Not to mention they have an underrated and more than serviceable keeper in Marcus Hahnemann (who, with Tim Howard, is our netminder in South Africa 2010, just too early to tell who's backing up who).

Look, everyone needs a darkhorse. Somebody they can pull for not to win the damn thing, but put up a fight week in and week out. My darkhorse at the beginning of year was Reading, and if their first seven games of the campaign are any indication, then it looks like a lot of folks are going to come out of the woodwork in the coming weeks and join me.

Sambo tomorrows monday where's my Champions League preview? I need to redeem myself after last weeks picks.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

From Villain to Hero in Thirty Seconds





A Hindu woman with the Tilakam on her forehead, held Krushchev in a gaze of adoration reserved for sons and daughters after he batted down skipper Gilberto Silva's pk. I caught this moment in an instant replay during Sunday's premireship clash...sitting alone at the pine of Molly MacPhearson's pub. The ebb and flow of this match equates in beauty to the racks of scotch and bourbon, upside down in their amber glow. Old Trafford was teeming with 75,500 spectators when Arsenal snatched victory and a full three points from the jaws of defeat. Although the gunner's possesion statistics may appear comfortable, manager Arsene Wenger didn't act the part. That is until Togo's star striker, Emmanuel Adebayor slotted a goal underneath the charging keeper. Usually stoic, Wenger was first to leave his seat in celebration whilst his young talent pointed to the heavens in gratitude. Defensive flaws point toward a lack of concentration on be-half of Man U. Furthermore, despite Darren Fletcher finding his man-strength the once heralded mid-field has yet to come fully into form. Just like Wayne Rooney. Some point to an overreliance on 'super wayne' but the devils just became too comfortable 'round the 70th minute with nothing to show for it. Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann ( makes headlines on brittish tabloids ) faces a police probe after he was accused of kicking a water bottle at Manchester United fans. The German international was accused of booting the bottle into the East Stand during Sunday's Premiership match. Lehmann's primadonna antics are appauling! I've had a ball driven at my face before between the sticks and the match surely didnt stop so i could be attended: RUBBISH.

Friday, September 15, 2006

Memories...'sigh'




I don't know why I put these pictures on this post, probably just wanted to relive one of the happiest days of my life. I was in Hamburg World Cup Stadium watching Ecuador whoop up on Costa Rica. There's a funny story about this game. The Agustin Delgado near post Wundergoal (pictured) was to me one of the best of the Cup (of course behind Maxi Rodriguez, Joe Cole, and Beckham's free kick that drove a dagger through my heart). The only people out of my family [Me, my older brother Phillip, my two younger brothers Tony and Brian, My Grandpa Yayo (pronounced Jah-Joe for those who had there minds where their noses are), and my Dad] that saw the goal live were me and Tony. This actually was the best thing that could have happened to Tony because he could be the next American Wunderkid because of his left foot. When the goal happened, I turned to him and yelled, "THIS IS WHY YOU GOTTA PLAY SOCCER INSTEAD OF BASEBALL IN HIGH SCHOOL." He now has made his decision and is running Cross Country to get ready for footy season. But anyway, the people who didn't see the goal because they were getting food didn't talk to me and Tony for the rest of the day. It was great.
But anyway, the reason I wanted to post today was to give a little preview of this weeks Prem Action. Of Course the two big games are ManYoo v Arsenal and Chelski v the Liverpudlians. I see Man Yoo winning by two due to the fact that Henry and Van Persie are not expected to play. I don't see any way that Liverpool can win this game due to the week that they have had (0-0 v PSV and 0-3 loss to Everton) unless Stevie G rises to the big game hero status of the Champs League Final and the FA Cup final. Scorlines: ManYoo 3 Arsenal 1 and Chelski 2 Liverpool 1

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Hammer's Future Bright


Old fashioned striker Marlon Harewood has been rewarded for findin' the back of the 'ol onion bag sixteen times last season. He's inked an improved contract that expires in 2010, claiming "'The future is looking good here and I want to be part of it. This is a great club with a great bunch of lads and a great team spirit that I want to remain involved in." Although West Ham currently has six strikers, the services of Harewood have been duely noted and secured for seasons to come. My favorite EPL player Yossi "The Diamond" Benayoun revealed tuesday that he has also inked a new five year contract. I like to call him "Hatikvah" which doubles in meaning; Israel's national anthem or simply "The Hope." Harewood will be on the recieving end of Yossi's fabled spoon passes for a while longer. Albiet rumors that West Ham are the subject of a takeover bid, their future is ensured in this fans eyes.

Now its Okay to Cry for Argentina


Keeping on top of things like we do here at the "Stop calling it soccer" blog, I have a terribly sad announcement to make. Juan Roman Riquelme has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team at the ripe old age of 28. He cited his mother's health as the reason for him hanging up the internatty boots. "Riquelme said he feared criticism of his Argentina performances may have worsened his mother's health. 'There's been a lot of bad blood and I don't want to make her suffer,' he said.
'My mother is my mother and I can't compare her with the Argentina shirt or anything else.' " I fully respect his decision and think it is refreshing to see a player put his family first. None of this would have happened if the stupid Argentinian media hadn't of cirticized its best player. Way to chase off one of the best playmakers in the world. The team will suffer a great setback in trying to find his replacement. They are still a very good team, but replacing Riquelme would be like replacing Ronaldinho. Hopefully this is one of those short term retirements and he comes back to play for the Argentines. But if he stays retired, he will be missed. You can read the entire story @
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379431&cc=5901

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Reaction: Champions League Days 1 and 2


The champions league is underway, and the most unpredictable of tournaments is proving just that. Now I give you the winners and losers of Match day 1

Impressive Teams
Lyon: Very Impressive win over Madrid. I was wrong in saying that they would miss diarra
Man Utd: Showed a lot of grit in holding off celtic
Celtic: Showed a lot of fight, should easily get second in this group
Barcelona: Blowout of Levski, picking right up where they left off
Arsenal: Proved steven and I wrong (we both picked Hamburg)
Sporting Lisbon: Impressive win over an Inter team that Jose Mourinho says is the best in the world
PSV: Despite playing a very lackluster Liverpool team, they held their ground
Stuea Bucuresti: Won very impressively over Dynamo Kiev in a very tough stadium to play in

Disappointments
Real Madrid: Favored to beat Lyon, should still be Okay in a weak group
Liverpool: Came out completely flat. Benitez is out of his mind for not starting Gerrard (who almost won the game for them anyway)
Inter: Definately should have beaten Sporting, but as this team builds its chemistry, Watch Out

Well For Match day two My predictions were 4-4, and Steven's were 2-6 which brings the over all standings to:
Sam 10 correct 6 incorrect
Steven 7 correct 9 incorrect
Bad days for both of us, but I lead and hope to keep this lead without relinquishing it.

Predictions: Match Day 2


Man. wouldn't it be nice to see this again...
Now for Predictions on Match Day 2
(Drumroll Please)
Give me bucuresti over dynamo Kiev(no sheva).
Madrid over Lyon in a close one (Lyon will sorely miss diarra, who is now a galactico).
FC Copenhagen and Benfica play out a draw.
Porto over CSKA Moscow.
UPSET ALERT: HAMBURG OVER ARSENAL (in Germany + No Thierry= loss).
AC Milan spanks AEK Athens in a battle of two of the greatest ever world empires.
Lille over Anderlecht.
and finally ... MAN UTD utterly destroys Celtic upon the glorious return of Rooney and Scholes.
By the way, yesterday my predictions went 6-2 steven's went 5-3, we got a prediction battle on our hands here people, lets see who wins over the entire champs league season.

I promise that this is the last ashley cole post...


I also just wanted to see this picture again... but I digress. This time Cashley Cole is in the news for two reasons. The first is for ratting out Cesc Fabregas in the infamous pizza-gate incident where a player from Arsenal threw a piece of pizza across the dining hall at Old Trafford and hitting the Gaffer, Sir Fergie, in the face. You can read more about this story at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379307&cc=5901
The second reason is that he has also come out and slammed his former Arsenal teammates for being lazy and "rubbish" throughout last season. He is quoted as saying "I saw too much rubbish, lazy players who didn't pull their weight and schoolboy errors." Granted, I love the use of the word schoolboy (Burgundy's gone soft on us like some school boy bitch. Yea you sound like a gay), He also slams Arsenal for being cheap. "I can't remember a time when Arsenal have counted their pennies so carefully" You can read more about this story at http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=379306&cc=5901
Okay, I was watching Fox Football Fone-In Last Night on the one and only Fox Soccer Channel, and Nick and Steven couldn't have said it better. "Ashley Cole... JUST SHUT UP!. I am tired of him and his shenanigans (man I love that word) and
I still stand by my wish of him having a career ending injury and his girl leaving him. By the way Ms. Cheryl Tweedy, did I mention that my dad's house has a pool?...

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Viva La Tricolor


As I sit and watch Liverpool taking on PSV in the Champs League, I am watching Edison Mendez, an Ecuadorian, In suit for PSV. I do some snooping on the web to find out that he made his debut for the club on Saturday in the Eredivese. He scored 2 goals in the first 21 Minutes. It makes me proud to see more Ecuadorians playing in Europe. Look for both him and Luis Valencia of Wigan to have good seasons.
Now for my predictions of the day:
Chelski over Bremen
Barca over Levski
Valencia over Olympiakaos
Inter over Lisbon
Bayern over Moscow
Galatasaraay (or however it is spelled) over bordeaux
Roma over shahnk-whatever
Liverpool and PSV Draw
Note to steven: I am watching Liverpool vs. PSV in HD right now on ESPN2HD


Stephen's sensual selections:


Tuesday action
Barca all over Levski
Inter bears Sporting
Galatasaray ties Bordeaux
Liverpool one nil over PSV
Roma ties Shakhtar
Valencia spanks Olympiakos
Bayern beats Spartak
Chelsea struggles but beats Werder

I like Barca, Valencia, and Inter games to go over the 2.5 goal mark (for all you degenerate gamblers out there). ESPN2 is kind enough to be televising the 'Pool at PSV match (not on HD though, bitches), so I'll be sure to tuning in, take out nachos in hand. Check back tomorrow and watch me go 16-0.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Chile's Colo Colo fields 14 year-old


Nicolas Millan became the youngest player to play in the Chilean championship when he made his professional debut for Colo Colo at the age of 14 on Sunday. Millan came on in the 79th during an away match at Santiago Wanderers when he replaced Felipe Mella. Shortly afterwards, Millan had a chance to score but fired his shot over the crossbar after being left unmarked in the penalty area...I sincerly hope that Nicolas Millan fairs better than D.C. United's Freddy Adu. That is to say, hopefully the pressure of advert schemes dosen't drown this young man. The M.L.S. has proved itself indubitably flawed in its inability to nurture the young talent of its once heralded golden boy. Currently our enfatuation with money serves only those who hump short term gains, while avoiding long term catastrophes, yet the issue isn't adressed: Immence stress placed upon the shoulders of our youth rob them firstly of joyful innocence and secondly of true perspective. I hope young Millan finds the back of the net more than the teeth of despair.

You have this girl... and you're complaining why??





Of all the most maddening, idiotic stories I have read all year, nothing beats the Ashley Cole saga, and the latest chapter has caused me to lose all respect for him. Now I hated him anyway for blocking Carlos Tenorio's sure goal for Ecuador against England in the World Cup, but you had to respect the best left back in the world. Now, the respect is gone. According to espnsoccernet, these are comments "Cashley" Cole made about the reason he left Arsenal for Chelsea." 'The club made Thierry feel wanted and special, wooing him, wining and dining him, speaking in public about how much they want him to stay, going on a deliberate charm offensive.

But me? I didn't have one dinner, one meeting or one phone call from anyone. That's not sour grapes, it's just a sad truth. The truth is that the Gunners had done nothing all season to hold on to me.'
He added: 'My worst fears were confirmed when, as Thierry and I sat in the centre circle after the final whistle, his name was sung from the rooftops while my contribution was recognised by a deafening silence.
As his chants faded away we waited for mine. And we waited. And there was nothing. `They're not bothered about me', I said, resigned to the fact. It was like I was the invisible man.' "

NOT SOUR GRAPES??? If I have ever heard sour grapes, then this is it. WAH WAH WAH, nobody likes me as much as Thierry... that's because he is ONE OF THE TOP 5 PLAYERS IN THE WORLD YOU IDIOT!!! Arsenal will be fine without Ashley Cole, especially because they got Gallas in return (who can play anywhere), but if they had lost Henry, you could already condemn them to relegation. Okay, maybe that is a bit harsh, but getting back to my point, this is exactly what's wrong with sports nowadays, GREED.

If this story doesn't make your stomach turn, then I don't know what would. How athletes are allowed to make more money than Doctors and teachers is beyond me, and another topic altogether, but Ashley Cole is one of the richest footballers in the world, and has a bangin girl(Cheryl Tweedy, pictured) to boot, but he still has to hold out for more. I hope Ashley Cole suffers a career ending injury and his girl leaves him. If that does happen... Hey Cheryl Tweedy, My name is Sam Franco. I am 6 ft 1...

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Damn, doesn't Ruud look good in that Royal White



I hate to say I told you so, but I TOLD YOU SO!!! If you read my September 7th post entitled "I think its time for some time out", i said "United will probably rue the day" that they sold Rutgerus. Well, today vs Levante, Ruud went postal. He scored a hat trick and could have had more. The only reason United sold Van Nistelrooy was because of Sir Alex Ferguson. Now, I think Sir Alex is the best manager in the world and Manchester United will ALWAYS be my team, BUT Fergie made a HUGE mistake in getting rid of Van Nistelrooy because as I said before, there is no way that Saha can replace Ruud. If United don't get trophies out of this year, and Van Nistelrooy gets his 30 goals this season, then I think the Glazers might need to start looking for a replacement for the 20 year manager of United. I know its blasphemy, but results and trophies are all that matter. So if you haven't been able to figure out that RVN is my favorite player, you have been living under a rock. Imagine if United play Madrid sometime in this year's champions league...

P.S. Another Pigskin refrence (sorry): After watching the Falcons/Panthers game this weekend, I have come to the conclusion that the Falcons actually have a Super Bowl caliber team and am now calling that the super bowl will be Falcons/Patriots, with the Dirty Birds winning 24-21. Mark It Down!

Newcastle needs a Newcastle



Is it just me or is Newcastle FC like the Chicago Cubs of the English Premiership? There's the whole Michael Owen fiasco (think Mark Prior and Kerry Wood), they can't close even the easiest of fixtures (see yesterday's two goals given up to lowly Fulham in the final 8 minutes), and despite having the most passionate--and desperate--fans in the Prem, the product on the pitch consistently dissapoints. And unlike the Cubs I actually like Newcastle. I want to see them do well. They have a world-class keeper in Given, new signing Obafemi Martins is a straight baller, and summer catch Damien Duff is on my all-name team. They should be so much better than they are. But they suck, and it's for the same reasons why the Chicago Cubs continue to be cellar dwellers year after year: unrealistic expectations. Yes, we know about the legacy, but I'd ask any Newcastle supporter the following question: 'What have you done for me lately?' National treasure Alan Shearer is gone, and despite having arguably the coolest stadium in the Prem (love St. James' park--awesome architecture), your fans are a bunch of rabid drunks who smell like hot garbage and your players have been known to come to fisticuffs on the field. During a game. Totally unacceptable. So throw everything you've got at Fernando Torres and hope for the best because unless you're bringing in a pure striker to go surgical on some poor keeper, then go ahead and kiss this season goodbye. You Newcastle fans are pretty used to that.

Saturday, September 09, 2006

No Rooney, No Scholes, No Problem


Don't look now, but United just won three in a row without the services of Scholes and Rooney. Now with Rooney and Scholes coming back, the red devils will be stronger than ever. I can sense chelsea's grip on the trophy slipping already.
P.S. Champs League footy starts this week, life can't get any better.

Friday, September 08, 2006

Wayne Rooney in "Barfights in Manchester"



Just when it couldn't get any worse for Super Wayne, it does. According to the mecca of Footy information on the web, ESPNSoccernet, Michael Gray (who??? (pictured above)) was sloppy at a restraunt in Manchester and came over to Mr. Rooney and his fiancee's table. He said some things he shouldn't have about Rooney's Fiancee and Wayne, while still sitting, gave him a black eye. Apparently no disciplinary action will be taken, but the publicity is very bad. By the way... Who the bloody hell is Michael Gray??? Just some stupid guy who got capped for England 3 times in his "illustrious" career and was jealous of wayne rooney. Why can't people just leave wayne alone and let him ressurect English Footy? Wayne just needs to get back on the field, not just for the fans, but for himself so he can stay outta trouble. Rooney is the best player that England has ever produced, but he is still not fully matured. This guy probably just wanted to get a rouse out of Wayne Rooney and he was succesful. Wayne is going to have people like this with their hands in his pocket, and he has to learn to control his temper and deal with these people accordingly. Please, come back soon Wayne, the Reds need you.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Kaka' pulled a Maradona on the Argentinians... classic


If any of you readers out there watched Brazil's 3 nil thumping of Argentina last weekend, then you undoubtedly saw Kaka's Maradona-esque goal in the latter stages of the game. For those of you who didn't see it. Kaka got the ball on a counter attack at about halfway between his own goal and midfield. After that is was a footrace between him and Messi. Now I thought Messi was fast, Kaka' burned him. He burned messi and did a couple of moves past another argentinian defender, and poked the ball past the keeper. Que Buenisimo!! Only one of the best players in the world is capable of scoring this goal, and if there was no ronaldinho (take a moment to imagine life without ronaldinho...don't worry it is just a scenario. You can put the neuse away) Kaka' would be the best player on Brazil. That means that Kaka' is, if not the second best player in the world(in my mind) he is definately top 5. And his story is brilliant. The name Kaka' came from his little brother not being able to pronounce his real name, Ricardo, as a child. So he just said Kaka'. Wouldn't he look great in a ManYoo jersey. Hey, c'mon, let a man dream okay.

I think its time for some time out


After reading the head soccernet headline the other day about ruud coming out and saying that Fergie stabbed him in the back, I have one thing to say. ENOUGH!!!! You are on separate teams now. While this problem was being sorted, Fergie was referring to Ruud the same way the Parcells is referring to T.O. nowadays ( sorry for the American throwball reference). They both need to go to time out. Ruud didn't deserve to be benched the way he did, and unfortunately, United will probably rue the day they got rid of him (if not in the league, then definately in Europe). The Prem is more about defense. Europe is more about offense, and there is no way that you can even put Louis Saha in Van Nisteljoys league. I hate to say this, but Fergie can act like a stubborn little child sometimes, and they lost Beckham, Staam, and most recencly Keane because of it, but he is still the best manager in the world. I wish both parties the best (I know Ruud will flourish in spain with another 30+ goal season at the demise of Fat Ronaldo, and ManYoo is going to win the Prem.)

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Mmmmm parlays




4-0 over the weekend....can we keep it going?

9.2.06

Greece over Moldova
Czechs over Wales
France over Georgia
Sweden over Latvia

9.5.06

England over Macedonia
Norway over Moldova
Ukraine over Georgia

and in closing, lets go Israel--
-impressive 3 points at Estonia this weekend

Hatikfah