Category Archives: Premier League
Everything’s coming up ‘Arry
What a week it’s been for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp. Last Monday he was staring prison in the face, only to neatly dodge that dicey prospect when he was acquitted on tax evasion charges on Wednesday morning. And before the … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, Euro 2012, Premier League
Liverpool on the Edge
Two-thirds into the season, the jury is still out on Liverpool. Has the storied club moved one step closer to its former exalted position? Or does Kenny Dalglish have his team running to stand still while other clubs leapfrog over … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, Premier League, Uncategorized
Mad times in Manchester
Sure, Barca are the best is the business. But the way I see it, Manchester is the first city of European football. Of course, that doesn’t mean both United and City aren’t in danger of dropping out of the Champions … Continue reading
Filed under Champions League, English Football, Premier League
Beckham’s future? Bet on France
After he trained with Tottenham last winter, I suspected David Beckham might wind up with Spurs once his LA Galaxy days came to an end when the MLS year ends next month. Now I’m not so certain. In my Toro … Continue reading
Filed under English Football, Major League Soccer, MLS, Premier League
Groan When You’re Winning
I’d like to put forth a very philosophical question that is almost Talmudic in the asking of it: Is it right to criticize your team when it is winning? I cheer for England. I cheer for Canada. I cheer for … Continue reading
Filed under Euro 2012, Premier League, World Cup
EPL Transfer Winners and Losers
Hello, lovelies. Did you miss us? Sorry, we’ve been busy. Ian decided that he wanted to get married and then cart the newly-minted Mrs. Harrison all around Turkey. No Galatasaray or Fenerbahce for him though… unless those are also varieties … Continue reading
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Untangling Mario Balotelli
I have something of a bizarre fascination with Mario Balotelli. Watching him is like waiting for a train wreck that you know is going to happen. Plus, I haven’t stopped laughing since seeing his Battle with the Bib. But his … Continue reading
Filed under Premier League, Serie A
Second Chances: Blackpool
They were supposed to be the laughing stocks of the league. But Ian Holloway inspired his Blackpool team to great heights for awhile, before they came crashing back to earth at season’s end. A poor-club’s Harry Redknapp, Holloway had his players … Continue reading
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Second Chances: West Ham
Ooooo… it’s the silly season again, when every Tom Dick and Neymar is associated with every so-called “buying” club. Today, the Premier League released it’s “retained” and “free transfer” list… and to no one’s surprise, the relegated clubs jettisoned several … Continue reading
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