Archive for August, 2009

Eduardo and Diving

August 29, 2009

Over the last few days, including Saturday’s 606 there has been a lot of people talking about the Eduardo dive against Celtic and subsequent UEFA impossed charged for deceiving a referee. Most people agree that this is a good thing, Arsene Wenger and Arsenal fans however believe the charge is grossly unfair. Wenger seemed to be most offended that [...]

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Podcast # 21 – TSB Derby goes to the Villa

August 26, 2009

It’s the 21st episode of The Subs Bench podcast!  Matt got his revenge for the 5-0 thrashing last year when The Villains embarrassed Liverpool at Anfield on Monday.  Many surprise results were all overshadowed as things kicked off between Milwall and West Ham supporters.  We discuss this and much more.  The top 5 also returns [...]

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Robbie Fowler’s Ninja Kick

August 26, 2009

The kick is at :30, but the set up to the kick is funny so watch the whole thing. Is this how dangerous the A-League is all the time Matt?

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Podcast # 20 – Matty turns 2#? or 3#?

August 21, 2009

Podcast # 20 and how fitting that on our anniversary Matt has his birthday (my guess 26?  Am I right Matt?).  We discuss the EPL, segways and fantasy football.  We talk about this weekends big ties and go over much more.  Enjoy!

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Fergie vs Wenger

August 18, 2009

How good is it? The Premier League is back and despite a disappointing result for my boys against Wigan, I enjoyed every moment of it. However, while at the pub watching Arsenal tare Everton to shreds an interesting debate began, who is the better manager – Ferguson or Wenger? I found myself in a position [...]

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Jimmy Bullard having a laugh.

August 17, 2009

Apparently SKY Sports is doing some sort of player intros like you would see on Monday Night Football.  Check out Jimmy Bullard having a laugh for his ‘intro’.

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Premier League Preview

August 12, 2009

Only three days to go until the greatest football league in Europe is off and running for the new season, and that means previews and predictions. As I did last season, I have previewed each club in the order I believe they will finish come May. Manchester United- despite losing Ronaldo I believe the United [...]

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Real Madrid @ Toronoto? FC

August 9, 2009

Arguably the world’s biggest club comes to see you and this is the scarf they offered.  And to quote an RPB “Well, that intern got fired” Indeed.

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Podcast # 19 – EPL Preview

August 8, 2009

Summer is dwindling down and that only means that the premier league is back in business.  Matt and Zach are joined by Pompey Canuck(aka Tim Vickery of Canada).  We go over every team and discuss what to expect from them this season and we give our overall table.  We also answers today’s winners and losers [...]

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Daily Headlines

August 7, 2009

Nemanja Vidic is going to miss the start of the season with a calf injury that is expected to keep him out for two weeks. Luca Toni’s agent believes the Italian could sign for West Ham from Bayern Munich. Arsene Wenger has admitted his liking of Fulham defender Brede Hangeland which  is “a source of [...]

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