Just shocking news that came at around 1:08 PM PST, Portugal manager Big Phil Scolari has accepted the position of Chelsea manager, effective after Euro 2008 ends. Scolari planned to leave the national side even before the Chelsea job was even in question, but this announcement comes just hours after Portugal beat the Czech Republic [...]
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BREAKING NEWS: Big Phil Now Chelsea Manager
Posted: June 11, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, Euro 2008, Managers, Soccer0
Out Unsurprisingly Sven has been sacked and is the 11th Premier League manager casualty now. Manchester City will try for manager #3, as Eriksson’s tenure lasts just 1 season. His accomplishments included a season sweep of Manchester United, but after a 3rd place position heading into 2008, it all collapsed and they fell 8-1 on [...]
I think this was a warranted sacking. He basically took over what Mourinho started and couldn’t win, and that upset some people who head the club. What’s even worse is that unless they had a 3 point lead in the final week of play they would’ve lost it to Bolton anyway. Just 8 months, he [...]
UEFA Champions League Final: Preview and Prediction
Posted: May 21, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, Soccer, UEFA CLCue music, cue fans, cue stadium, cue commentators, we’re hours away from the first ever all-English final in UEFA Champions League history. Manchester United are looking for a cup double, while Chelsea are looking for instant success in their first ever final. Oops, and Avram Grant is also hoping that he isn’t thrown out if [...]
He’s done it again! Not a pretty goal, not a pretty game (actually the game was not entertaining at all…), but Kanu has sent Pompey to FA Cup glory over Cardiff City. Harry Redknapp two years ago rescued the south coast side from relegation, and now they are FA Cup champions. They will be playing [...]
As much as it pains me to see Fulham stay in the Premier League (this means that FSC will air at least 25 of their games in place of Chelsea vs. Blackburn), I cannot believe the escape act they have pulled. Via The Beautiful Game, here is Fulham’s escape.
A happy day for me, the players, and the other fans of Manchester United as they repeat their success from last season and win the Premier League title. All they needed was a win at the JJB against Wigan in front of their 20,000 faithful traveling fans, or a loss from Chelsea against Bolton. They [...]
Chelsea Wins, Final Week to Decide it All: Premier League Finale Preview
Posted: May 5, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, SoccerThe most exciting Premier League race in its history sees the title still undecided. There is a possibility that this will be the first season in the Premier League (not Division One for those about to correct me), where two teams are deadlocked in points and have to go to goal differential. Manchester United fans [...]
Manchester United hang on to beat Barcelona 1-0 on aggregate after a tremendous goal by Paul Scholes, while Chelsea win in extra time 3-2 and 4-3 on aggregate. It was an emotional moment as Frank Lampard scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick, just days after the death of his mother. After he scored [...]
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a team like Derby County do so badly at the top level. Just 11 points in 34 games and 1 lucky win against Newcastle. They still need 5 points to avoid being called the worst Premier League team ever, and that includes winning against West Ham this [...]
What I’ve Missed
Posted: April 10, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, Canada, CONCACAF, La Liga, Olympic Soccer, Soccer, UEFA CL, UncategorizedCertainly a very interesting week of football just now….and it’s not over, Manchester United vs. Arsenal may very well decide Arsenal’s fate and United’s title chances. Portsmouth vs. Cardiff City in the FA Cup Final Both Cardiff and Portsmouth won in er….very boring 1-0 games over Barnsley and West Brom respectively, and Portsmouth’s win confirms [...]
SUCCESS!!!! Kevin Keegan and Newcastle finally get a win….okay, it came against Fulham (2-0), but 40 points gets you safe. Yes, him saying it 50 times a week has actually stuck that statement into my brain and it won’t get out. Look out for this series as Keegan’s road to 40 points is only…8 points [...]
We need to get to 40 points we need to get to 40 points……and they could only manage a draw against Birmingham 1-1 to keep their winless stretch intact and only 4 points above the relegation zone. But remember, Kevin Keegan says 40 points…because that is all he has been saying for weeks now.
Jussi Jaaskelainen’s Own Goal May Have Been Funny…
Posted: March 3, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, FunnyBut this is better…..and I don’t have the video of the disaster that was Bolton/Liverpool.
Worst Injury I’ve Ever Seen
Posted: February 25, 2008 in Awful Injuries, Barclays Premier League, SoccerIf you are squeamish, don’t click the read more part of this post. I’m one to believe that Martin Taylor should be banned for the rest of the season. It’s a horrific tackle made by him, clumsy, unnecessary, and possibly career threatening for Eduardo. Best of luck to Eduardo Da Silva, hopefully he’ll play again [...]
Agitation, humiliation, aggravation, boom goes a title chance.
The Barclays Premier League could be coming to a country near you. The FA and FIFA are discussing whether or not the league should have a 39th game, in which those set of fixtures will be played outside of England. Many managers of Premier League clubs…and Derby, have actually taken a liking to this [...]
Oh well…..at least you didn’t blow a 4-1 lead to Tottenham. Oh wait, well uh….at least you beat Chelsea after that 2-0 head start. No? Umm…..at least you win your home games. Wait umm….yeah, that loss was bad.
The BBC is reporting that English Premier League club Fulham F.C have signed American MLS star Eddie Johnson for 3 1/2 years after being granted a work permit. Johnson made history in the MLS, becoming the only player in the league with consecutive hat tricks with the Kansas City Wizards. The 23 year old has [...]
Chelsea Back in Carling Cup Final
Posted: January 25, 2008 in Barclays Premier League, Carling Cup, SoccerChelsea continue their impressive form under new boss Avram Grant, as they are back in the Carling Cup final after a 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park, and 3-1 on aggregate. It’s another win for Chelsea, and you would have to go back to mid-December at the Emirates, when rivals Arsenal defeated them 1-0. [...]
