Category Archives: Football

Guestpost: Liveblogging the minor semi final

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Duncan

There was some uncertainty about the kick off time for the minor semi final between the Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets. This means that I am rather late in getting across town to where I am going to watch the … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Own Goal 101 as Taught by Unnamed Liverpool Defender

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Guest Post

Every week I play in a social game of football that ranges in size from four to twelve a side. It is a straightforward setup with the only limitations being barefoot play and the goals are small like in ice … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Top Four Sunday

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Guest Post

This is a watch. Somebody needs to introduce Martin Atkinson to one. Old Trafford is like a casino in that time does not appear to have any relevance until the house wins. More than anything I am just annoyed because … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Finally Some Football

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Duncan

With the world of European football now in one of those annoying international breaks it is time to reflect on the biggest story of the season so far. Namely the truly awful uniforms that have been rolled out this season. … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Semi Live Blogging The Champions League Final

Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin

Seeking out some atmosphere to go with an event of the magnitude of the Champions League final I am forsaking my trusty chair, easy access to coffee, and about half an hours extra sleep to head down to The Bard … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Not Watching The ‘Piss Ant’ Final

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Guest Post

An alternative title to this piece could easily have been Stumbling Block. Right across Europe teams that either had to win to maintain pressure on the league leaders bottled it or table toppers suddenly looked as though they don’t like … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Crossover Appeal

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Guest Post

If you have been watching Sportscenter at all over the last month one of the more ridiculous segments that will seemingly not go away is the “which NBA stars would make NFL stars” discussion. Started by LeBron’s commercial for State … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: A Return To Action

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Guest Post

It’s a glorious feeling waking up in the morning knowing that right before you are three back to back games of premiership action. And so without further ado, some observations: Fact of the week no. 1: Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: And In The 47th Minute…

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Guest Post

After the fantastic, if too brief, flurry of games between Christmas and the new year the FA Cup has left us with a bit of a lull in Premier League action and just at a time when this correspondent could … Continue reading →

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