Homophobia In Football

You may have read my article a while back about Racism within English football. An example of what I was talking about raised its ugly head in a recent Baltimore Oriole game and obviously is a big problem within the Italian soccer scene.

Alti-Score!

The USA Men’s National side went to Sarajevo to play their friendly game against Bosnia. If the crowd were anything to go by though it was clear this was going played at a little bit of a higher intensity than your regular, run of the mill, friendly.

Bosnia started stronger, which as the home team you would expect. The USA kept their shape for the first few attacks but then got distracted in the 7th minute by Ibisevic, who was clearly offside, and just seemed to stop, allowing an onside Edin Dzeko to score at the second attempt past a very frustrated Tim Howard. At this level, not playing to the whistle, is something that will frustrate Klinsmann who will demand better.

Jurgan's Euro Experiment

As you may remember a few weeks ago, at the conclusion of the Gold Cup competition, I had said that although that Final was an important game in terms of getting another trophy I was more interested in friendly to be played this week against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo 

Oldest Fixture In Town

A few days ago I had written an article talking bout this year being the 125th running of the Football League in England and that the FA had arranged special fixtures for the occasion, which also happens to be their 150th year. On Wednesday, and right before the Premier League starts up, England will face Scotland in London as part of the celebrations. The U-21 teams will also face off 24 hours before, but their game will take place at Sheffield United‘s ground, Bramell Lane. England against Scotland is the oldest International fixture in the world and was first played back in 1872 which ended 0-0.

Robin's Brace, Saves Face.

On a sunny afternoon in London, new Manchester United Manager, David Moyes, won his first silverware at Manchester United and as a top flight manager. The history books will record a 2-0 win for the Reds thanks to a Van Persie double but that far from tells you the story of the game. Certainly it will never be in danger of going into the history books as one of the greatest but was one of the more important games, a win for Moyes in what was a must win.

Courtesy: BBC

Robin Van Persie scored the opener after six minutes with a superb header which had enough power and precision to beat the Wigan keeper, Scott Carson, who was at full stretch. Interestingly at this point the goal was against the run of play and actually United’s first chance. Although Wigan didn’t do much to ruffle the United feathers or make DeGea nervous at the back either.

Choot 'Em Clint!

A lot has been made in the past few days regarding the move back to MLS by Clint Dempsey. Questions have been raised about whether he has taken a step back with his move to MLS? Questions have even been raised as to whether he is too good for MLS.

Community Shield Preview

Manchester United, the current Premier League Champions take on Wigan, the current FA Cup winners in what is traditionally the season curtain opener Sunday. If you got to hear comments from ex United players such as Pat Crerand and Lou Macari, you would think that this game is not all that important and as the latter said, ‘just another friendly’. Rio Ferdinand was also on record this week as saying that he would still be confident if Manchester United went into the season with the squad they have. Personally I say, you may not have a choice Mr Ferdinand. All the reported targets this go around have opted to either stay at their current club or move to others around Europe.