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Marginal players quit England
So acceptably decent goalkeeper Paul Robinson announced that he is retiring from international soccer because he’s a fringe player in Fabio Capello’s squad. Of course, he’s not that good, either. So there’s that. And then Peanut Head joined him a … Continue reading
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Manager a-go-go
Now that some of the good teams are knocked out of the World Cup, expect a lot of movement in terms of managers in the next few weeks, for both club and country. Javier Aguirre, Mexico. Aguirre resigned as Mexico … Continue reading
Jobbed in Joburg
It’s probably a good thing that I waited this long to write about the US/Slovenia match in the World Cup. Then again, I saw the replays again a few minutes ago, which made me angry again. Almost as angry as … Continue reading
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British tabloids weigh in on Green
Predictably, the British tabloids freaked out about Robert Green’s monumental error that allowed Clint Dempsey to score. While I think it’s funny – especially since British journalists have a long history of overreacting to national team ups and downs – … Continue reading
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On chemistry
Chemistry is a nebulous thing in sports. It’s almost mystical, and it’s responsible for both good and bad things. Look to other sports, like basketball, and chemistry between teammates is seen as a vital part of collective success. Often, part … Continue reading
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World Cup Qualifying previews
Some World Cup Qualifying news from 8 September 2009. Continue reading
Yeah, I was right: Capello replaces McClown
Man, it’s hard work being right all the time. Or at least in this case. The English FA did the right thing and hired Fabio Capello. He is the right hire. The man is a winner and that’s all there … Continue reading
McClown sacked; who’s next?
Steve McClown was relieved of his duties as England’s national team manager this morning and, in my opinion, it’s about 12 months too late. His tenure was marked by tactical incompetance and poor player management. He was clearly overmatched and, … Continue reading
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