I have to agree with Bob and say that the boys looked a step slow against the Dutch yesterday. It was only late in the second half that they realized they could push forward.
Bornstein vs Robben? You gotta be kidding me! Traffic cone vs Porsche.
Beasley and Edu however deserve further consideration.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Togo
The attack on the Togo team bus was an absolute tragedy. My thoughts go out to the dead and wounded in this incident. I understand both their desire to stay and play as well as their need to head home.
It also saddens me when I see people using this incident to make negative comments about the World Cup being in South Africa. It's just the same shit I touched on in my previous post.
Some Nigerian tried to set his explosive underpants on fire on a flight into Detroit.
WE SHOULD MOVE THE OLYMPICS!!!
That's how stupid you sound.
It also saddens me when I see people using this incident to make negative comments about the World Cup being in South Africa. It's just the same shit I touched on in my previous post.
Some Nigerian tried to set his explosive underpants on fire on a flight into Detroit.
WE SHOULD MOVE THE OLYMPICS!!!
That's how stupid you sound.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
There's a what? Where? Who?
For my first post of the new year I'd like to discuss the African Cup of Nations tournament starting this Sunday.
What? You've never heard of the African Cup of Nations?
Hmm, why is that?
Could it be that folks think of Africa as that land with jungles, monkeys, elephants, natives, and AIDS?
Was that too harsh?
Okay.
Maybe it's because it never gets any airplay, any print, any love outside of Africa.
What? The AFC Asian Cup doesn't get any airplay either? Well, except for Football Asia on FSC (or is it Setanta, or is it Gol TV?). I lose track with all these soccer channels now.
Hmm, with all these channels now you'd think there'd be room to broadcast some of these games. I mean who wouldn't want to watch Michel Essien, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, or the Touré brothers?
It's almost as if FIFA has something to hide by not showing off this tournament. The Europeans hate this tournament. It takes away star African players from their precious clubs during the month of January. "Play it in the summer!" they say! "Do it like us!" they exclaim. "We can't," they answer. Sepp and the boys don't listen.
It's a shame really. There's a lot of damn good soccer being played in the next month, and some damn good soccer players. I'll say this though. You can bet your ass that those same club teams that hate the African Cup of Nations are sending scouts so they can pluck the next Drogba out of that so-called jungle. Why would FIFA help build the African soccer infrastructure when it's much easier to give a player his big dream by leaving and going to the rich clubs in Europe? The last thing those European clubs want is that African pipeline to dry up. They've got a vested interest in making sure the player want to leave.
Yeah, it's a damn shame.
And before you answer...no the World Cup in South Africa doesn't make up for it.
What? You've never heard of the African Cup of Nations?
Hmm, why is that?
Could it be that folks think of Africa as that land with jungles, monkeys, elephants, natives, and AIDS?
Was that too harsh?
Okay.
Maybe it's because it never gets any airplay, any print, any love outside of Africa.
What? The AFC Asian Cup doesn't get any airplay either? Well, except for Football Asia on FSC (or is it Setanta, or is it Gol TV?). I lose track with all these soccer channels now.
Hmm, with all these channels now you'd think there'd be room to broadcast some of these games. I mean who wouldn't want to watch Michel Essien, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o, or the Touré brothers?
It's almost as if FIFA has something to hide by not showing off this tournament. The Europeans hate this tournament. It takes away star African players from their precious clubs during the month of January. "Play it in the summer!" they say! "Do it like us!" they exclaim. "We can't," they answer. Sepp and the boys don't listen.
It's a shame really. There's a lot of damn good soccer being played in the next month, and some damn good soccer players. I'll say this though. You can bet your ass that those same club teams that hate the African Cup of Nations are sending scouts so they can pluck the next Drogba out of that so-called jungle. Why would FIFA help build the African soccer infrastructure when it's much easier to give a player his big dream by leaving and going to the rich clubs in Europe? The last thing those European clubs want is that African pipeline to dry up. They've got a vested interest in making sure the player want to leave.
Yeah, it's a damn shame.
And before you answer...no the World Cup in South Africa doesn't make up for it.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Zips get zip
FEAR THE ROO!
Dear Caleb,
Please recruit a frosh that knows how to keep his head up in the final third and can deliver a killer through ball.
Wait, they're probably playing in Europe already. :)
They find one, and the Zips would truly be perfect.
Well done boys. You made me proud to be a Zip.
Dear Caleb,
Please recruit a frosh that knows how to keep his head up in the final third and can deliver a killer through ball.
Wait, they're probably playing in Europe already. :)
They find one, and the Zips would truly be perfect.
Well done boys. You made me proud to be a Zip.
Friday, December 4, 2009
WOO-HOO!
Okay, not as much pain as I thought. The US should be able to get through to the knockout phases.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
I'm a pothead.
It's official. Here are the pots to be drawn from for the World Cup draw.
POT 1- Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Netherlands, England, Italy, Germany, South Africa
POT 2- USA, Mexico, Honduras, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
POT 3- Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria
POT 4- France, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia, Greece, Slovakia, Serbia, Switzerland
My prediction for the US? PAAAAIN.
The Yanks have gotta avoid France and Portugal from pot 4. No one will take the US lightly this time around, and to be blunt our form hasn't been to most impressive lately. That includes the Confederations Cup.
Let's be honest here, The only difference between the Spain semi and the Brazil final was that Brazil found a way to finish their chances in the second half.
POT 1- Brazil, Spain, Argentina, Netherlands, England, Italy, Germany, South Africa
POT 2- USA, Mexico, Honduras, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand
POT 3- Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Nigeria, Algeria
POT 4- France, Portugal, Denmark, Slovenia, Greece, Slovakia, Serbia, Switzerland
My prediction for the US? PAAAAIN.
The Yanks have gotta avoid France and Portugal from pot 4. No one will take the US lightly this time around, and to be blunt our form hasn't been to most impressive lately. That includes the Confederations Cup.
Let's be honest here, The only difference between the Spain semi and the Brazil final was that Brazil found a way to finish their chances in the second half.
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