Home Is Where The Win Is.

Out of all the games played in the MLS this weekend only 1 away side got a point. Yes all the other games resulted in a win for the home side, remarkable. Over in England the Premiership got underway this weekend but in our own backyard it was week 27. As teams all across the MLS try to kick on and get a good run of results going for the sprint to secure playoff places or even named Conference Champions.

Premier League Review (Week 1)

Well the first weekend of a long Premier League campaign is in the books with all teams having played a game. All except Manchester City and Newcastle who face off later today. So how did the first weekend shape up? Here is my review of the games played this weekend in the Premiership.

Interview With David White

The late 1980's and early 1990's for City fans was a time of mixed emotions. Relegation in 1987 meant we had two seasons of Division 2 football before coming back to the top Division. Then two seasons in we finished 5th and above Utd, and who can forget the Maine Road massacre of that first season back when a new Man Utd Manager by the name of Alex Ferguson was struggling.

Recently I got in contact with one of the fans favorites from that era, David White, and put some questions to him about his time at City, his transfer away and England.

MLS Preview (week 27)

Across the pond the English Premier League starts and much has been made about the television coverage in the States of this league. Taxis and trains have been decorated to celebrate this event and for the first time in over 200 years Americans are shouting, ‘The British are coming!’

It is great that the sport is getting this attention but don’t forget you have your own league in progress and the arrival of the Premier League should highlight the MLS and not eclipse it. The MLS season is in full flow and still has a lot to be decided and taking the games in order of Kick Off times this is how I see it.

Premier League Preview (Week 1)

Well guys, it is finally here. After what seems like an eternity since the last season finished it is now once more time to turn our attention to the English Premier League. Over the course of the season I will try to give you my humble opinion on the match ups, some facts and my guess at the scores for you all to either ridicule or be amazed at my Nostradamus type powers!  So here we go.

Slick Rick Is Just The Trick

Scotland traveled down to London Wednesday night to take on the ‘Auld enemy’ and hopefully break England hearts and ruin the FA’s 150th birthday celebrations. Scotland have not been a force at International level for some time now but a few years ago this was a great fixture, and by the sound of the crowd along with the opening few minutes it had announced its return. That said like another Scottish hero against England they would need strong minds for the 90 minutes along with their brave hearts!

Football v Homophobia

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.

However, another taboo in Football is the homophobia that exists. This upcoming Saturday though, in Manchester England a conference will be co-held by two groups FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) and ’football v Homophobia’. It will include fans from all around Europe and will focus homophobia and transphobia in the game. I am encouraged that this might just be a serious attempt to address the issue because it is taking place in England, at the home city of two of the biggest teams in the Premier League on a day when eyes all across the world will be focused on England. The FA is celebrating it’s 150th anniversary, the Football League will kick off for the 125th time and of course the first Premier League games of a new and exciting season takes place.