Monthly Archives: November 2009

DEFOE

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Ibracadabra

5 goals in the second half for Jermain Defoe today in a 9-1 Tottenham win. 9-1. Roberto Martinez, Wigan manager, welcome to the hot seat. Jermain Defoe, even if you don’t score another goal all season, it looks like you … Continue reading →

Saturday Musings: The Hand of Henry and More

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Manchester City and Liverpool drew 2 – 2 this morning. Blog buddy Yossi Benayoun’s equalizer secured the draw. Benayoun had just flown back at 3:00AM from Serbia, after receiving extensive horse placenta massages on his hamstring. No word on if … Continue reading →

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Funny Feeling Friday: Eduardo

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Eduardo’s most common move, the ankle breaker This is the most obvious Funny Feeling Friday selection in history – but the selection completely fits the award for the week – an unpopular, out of form, or underrated player who we … Continue reading →

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Premier League Gameweek 13 Fantasy Preview

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Above average finishing ability, Average rat-tail, Below average fitness history The Premier League is back, and while the World Cup is still top of mind (especially for those Irish and French fans), the greatest league in the world is back … Continue reading →

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Apropos: Hand of Henry Loves MJ # 23

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Looks like a carry to me, but if it was Iverson they’d let it slide The Daily Mail has a nice assortment of photoshopped Thierry Henry specials sent in by jokesters around the internet – and this one seemed to … Continue reading →

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Nardiello Denied by a Puddle: Schmeichel Loves It

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Not nearly as bad as the Hand of the Frog – Henry’s double handball that led France to the World Cup over the deserving Irish, we have the overshadowed goal that wasn’t today from Daniel Nardiello, the Bury striker.Funny stuff … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me the EPL Isn’t the Best in the World

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Ibracadabra

The Hand of the Frog Thanks to the 50 + of you who participated in our World Cup Playoff Prediction Contest sponsored by Soccer Pro, and I’m pleased to announce our winners… 1st Place: Jon (wins a team jacket of … Continue reading →

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Gerrard Fit Again; Liverpool Physios Redemption?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Can he do it on his own without Torres, Benayoun, and Riera? Steven Gerrard looks set to start for Liverpool this weekend against Manchester City as his long road to recovery from a groin problem looks almost complete… Gerrard has … Continue reading →

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RVP (and Placenta) Out of 4-3-3, Who’s In?

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Ibracadabra

With Dutch striker Robin van Persie operating as the focal point of a deadly 4-3-3 this season, Arsenal have been nearly unstoppable. But now, with the Dutchman out of action for 6 weeks because of torn ankle ligaments – of … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Premier League: Get Ready for a – 8

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Ibracadabra

I wish Arteta was fit so I could replace Lampard with an absolute on the ball genius This international break has not been meaningless by any means- in fact, it’s been quite exciting as Nic Anelka gave France a 1-0 … Continue reading →