If you tuned in to Fox Soccer Channel expecting to see EPL matches, you were probably surprised to see the likes of Leeds United on the Old Trafford pitch. The unlikely but not unwelcome Leeds victory over a United team two divisions in front of them was the highlight of […]
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The new Joey Barton
You may remember him from such memorable scenes as assault a teammate and stub a lit cigarette out in a teammate’s eye. Then there was the unforgettable beat up a 16 year old outside of a McDonald’s and the sequel, spend six months in Her Majesty’s Prison System. But Joey […]
Jozy Altidore looking uninspired at Hull
Having the day off yesterday, I was excited at the prospect of some afternoon football to keep me glued to the sofa. Sadly, instead of the massively important Liverpool v. Villa match, FSC (and thus, myself) got stuck with the relegation six-pointer between Hull and Bolton. At the very least […]
Wanderers fire Megson
Bolton Wanderers sacked manager Gary Megson this morning with his side languishing one spot from bottom in the Premier League. The club’s website claimed “Gary Megson has been relieved of his duties as first team manager of Bolton Wanderers with immediate effect. The decision has been taken in the light […]
Like Christmas in June: the World Cup!
It’s very easy to conflate futebole with the widespread euphoria of the holidays, especially when you’re sitting in a church service given entirely in the beautiful language of Portuguese, a language which I have a very tenuous grasp of at best (with special thanks to Manu Chao and Little Joy, […]
Mourinho sees England return in future
His second comeback in as many days. The current Inter Milan coach claimed “I love it here, I love it here, I love it here” after taking in his former club’s 2-1 defeat of Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The ex-Chelsea boss said “I believe I will be back […]