Monthly Archives: August 2009

Greatest Footballer Name Ever: Eyal Golasa

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Most of you don’t care too much about Maccabi Haifa or the Israeli Premier League, but fans of Liverpool, Chelsea, or Manchester United need to be alert – as one of those teams could just meet up with “Hayerukim” (The … Continue reading →

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Butt’s Brain: Ashley Young

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

He looked terrible against Wigan but brilliant against Liverpool. Go figure. Is he back to his best? In a World Cup year you could do much worse than taking a punt on Aston Villa’s Ashley Young. With a price of … Continue reading →

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Oldest Looking 25 Year Old in History to United?

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

He may look like he’s 40, but he’s entering the prime of his career This one makes decent enough sense to me. A transfer rumor, of course, that probably won’t come to fruition – but one that would make United … Continue reading →

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Butt’s Brain: Monday

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Ashley Young is fast and Lucas is slow Aston Villa take on Liverpool at Anfield today [Sky Sports] Everton’s demise is confusing [Football Corner] West Ham’s Calum Davenport stabbed in both legs, fighting to avoid amputation [Off the Post] Joleon … Continue reading →

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Funny Football: Soccer AM’s Third Eyes

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Ibracadabra

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The 101 Greatest Goals of 2008-2009

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

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World Soccer Daily is No More

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

I’m reading this all over Twitter. (Again, Twitter w/ the breaking news!) Top American radio soccer talk show World Soccer Daily is broadcasting its last day today. American soccer fans picked up the EPL on ESPN last week – an … Continue reading →

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Man Utd: Ferdinand Out for a Month, but Vidic is Back

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

He’s tougher than you Some breaking Friday injury news concerning Premier League champions Manchester United. Last season’s fantasy premier league superstar, Nemanja Vidic, is fit and ready to face Wigan tomorrow. However, captain Rio Ferdinand faces a month on the … Continue reading →

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Funny Feeling Friday: Jack Rodwell

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Let’s take a look at an underrated, out of form, or unpopular (in fantasy terms) player who I feel may start producing in the short term. Today’s selection is Everton youngster Jack Rodwell. The defensive midfielder scored 2 goals yesterday … Continue reading →