Monthly Archives: August 2010
Growing middle class on deadline day
Let’s be honest. Who really thought Sunderland, Stoke and Birmingham would be the clubs making the biggest splashes on the final day of the summer transfer window? Sure, England’s biggest teams had taken care of most of their business already. … Continue reading
Filed under Champions League, English Football, Premier League
Broken Promises for TFC
It started out as promising as anyone on Toronto F.C. could’ve imagined. Playing 4 games in 12 days is a tough task for any club, especially when your squad is battling injuries. But the win versus Cruz Azul has been the team’s … Continue reading
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Only two miles separate them now
You might not know it from their lacklustre loss to Wigan today, but the recent form of Champions League debutants Tottenham Hotspur has got the attention of rival Gunners fans. Today, new blogger and Arsenal supporter Sam Saunders offers some … Continue reading
Filed under Champions League, English Football, Premier League
Super Cup = Super Farce
Soccernet called today’s meeting of the Champions League, er, champions and the Europa League winners as the “creme de la creme” of European football. Puh-leez. The title is a farce. It made sense when the European Cup Winers played the Cup Winners’ Cup holder. But now … Continue reading
Filed under Champions League, La Liga, Serie A
Dr. Z breaks down the Serie A
The Doctor is back. Fearless prognosticator Hadi ‘Dr. Z’ Zogheib, who broke down every group at World Cup 2010 this summer, returns to forecast the new Serie A season in Italy. With the start of the Calcio just a few … Continue reading
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Cruz-ing TFC gored by Red Bulls
Toronto F.C. started a grueling schedule on Tuesday — three games in seven days – with a CONCACAF Champions League game versus five-time winnners, Cruz Azul. The Mexicans arrived in Toronto after a 4-1 win over league rivals, Pachuca. Cruz Azul made six changes to their squad … Continue reading
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