Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Amazing Accuracy

If you haven't already seen it, check out the 3rd goal. It's a 50 yard pass by Dani Alaves that goes exactly where it needs to go for Kanoute to put it away for Sevilla's third goal. It is an absolutely stunning display of accuracy on part of both players.

Mourinho Leaves Chelsea But....

As you know, Mourinho has left Chelsea. The question is, as Who Ate All the Pies points out, did he leave on his own accord or did Abramovich give him the boot? I wouldn't be surprised if Mourinho finally said enough is enough. It's been clear that a couple transfer windows that Chelsea hasn't been buying the type of players that Mourinho needs for his vision of the team.

What do you think? Did he leave on his own? Or is this own of those "mutual agreement" firings?

Monday, September 17, 2007

Thunder To MLS Follow-Up

Last week I mentioned that the word on the street was the Minnesota Thunder were about to get new owners [props to Throughball for flaggin' it; and props to the usual MN folks, too]. The change in ownership still isn't official nor is it clear that the owners, if the deal goes through, can get the team a new stadium built in 2 years plus get the team into the MLS. But seeing it mentioned again, this time by the Twin Cities publication City Pages, helps one stay hopeful.

Dario Sala's Cousin?

Is this Dario Sala's cousin in goal? No, but the guy who decked the GK and started a huge brawl in the Venezuela - Panama "friendly" just might be.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Dempsey The Pirate?

That's right, according to Sky Sports Clint Dempsey has a "left peg" which he used to score yet again for Fulham. A peg? As in a peg leg? Is Deuce a pirate?