Archive for February, 2009

Re: It’s time to go Rafa

February 28, 2009

This is an official reply to Matt Wooding’s post regarding Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, and additional notes from the comments on it. I’ll save the words I use when the likes of Andy Gray and those punks Mcmanaman and Redknapp spout rubbish and actually comment on the article piece by piece. Let me start off [...]

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It’s Time To Go Rafa

February 27, 2009

Liverpool has over recent months seen an eight point lead over Manchester United turn into a seven point deficit. Draws with Manchester City, Wigan, Stoke, Hull, West Ham and Everton since December have resulted in 12 dropped points despite remaining undefeated. Rafa Benitez is a very cautious manager, relying on two holding midfielders and a [...]

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Podcast # 6-Did someone say A-League?

February 26, 2009

It’s another episode of The Subs Bench and for this one we are have an incredible debut performance from one of our bloggers Digsy.  We preview the upcoming A-League final and talk even more about the UEFA Champions League matches that were.  TFC news and CONCACAF Champions League.  Leave your comments and enjoy guys.  Thanks! [...]

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MLS Mondays

February 23, 2009

It’s not really MLS, but its Canada related.  It looks like Inter Milan may play a friendly in Edmonton of all places. Cronin & Dichio scored to overcome Florida Atlantic University Vitti, Robbo and D-Ro scored to beat Swedish side Hacken New Club Seattle Sounders destroyed USL Champs Vancouver Whitecaps Rumour has it that San [...]

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Canadian Football – What Now?

February 22, 2009

As Zach said on our recent podcast, Canada recently crashed out of 2010 World Cup qualifying following one of the more disappointing campaigns in recent memory. On the back of a very encouraging performance at the 2007 Gold Cup this display is all the more disappointing, as there was real hope Canada could go all [...]

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Friday Funnies

February 20, 2009

-Many of you already know about how two scousers pulled one hell of a wind-up on a Manc they met on vacation -Dailymail’s collection of small players, I dont know the Crouch and Arshavin one makes me laugh -City want Kun Ageuro -This attempted save had me laughing.  I think the keepers reaction is even [...]

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Why They Hate Eachother – Espanyol vs FC Barcelona

February 20, 2009

El Derbi Barceloní (The Barcelona Derby) Espanyol and Barcelona are both located in the Catalan region of Spain in the city of Barcelona (obviously). Espanyol were the first club in Spain to be formed exclusively by Spanish fans of the game as opposed to the multinational (mostly English) people who formed other clubs including FC [...]

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Podcast # 5-UEFA, Milan Derby & Disappointments

February 18, 2009

It’s another episode of The Subs Bench.  It’s just Zach and Matt again, but it’s still a great show.  We talk about the EPL, FA Cup, UEFA and our top 5 biggest football disappointments.  Hope you enjoy it!

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Vidmar to Face Disciplinary Action

February 16, 2009

                 Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar is facing the reality of both a fine and a suspension as his comments post game against Melbourne Victory has caught the eye of the FFA.                 The FFA has asked the former Socceroo captain to provide reasons as to why he should not be disciplined by the governing [...]

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MLS Mondays

February 16, 2009

MLS starts this March! Pablo Vitti scored in his pre-season game. Expansion team Seattle Sounders finally got their first goal. Beckham has explained his reason for wanting a Milan stay. The Ottawa bid for an MLS franchise has hit a snag. The result, higher chance for Vancouver. Juan Paglo Angel, New Yorks DP, has signed [...]

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