Monthly Archives: January 2010

MIKEL ARTETA BACK IN ACTION

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Ibracadabra

He’s back One of the classiest midfielders on the ball that the Premier League has seen in the last five years, Mikel Arteta, returned to action today after a full year out of football. Arteta was injured in February 2009 … Continue reading →

Goal of 2010, So Far…

Posted on January 22, 2010 by The Team

The goal of the year, so far, from Jamie Milligan of Fleetwood Town. [ via 101 great goals ]

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Happy 35th Birthday Nicky Butt

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Ibracadabra

September 1998 Diadora ad The good old days A quick Happy Birthday to the namesake of our blog, the uber-defensive of defensive midfielders, and the greatest player at the 2002 World Cup – Nicky Butt. He hasn’t scored a goal … Continue reading →

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Butt’s Brain: Thursday

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Ibracadabra

He always had potential, but this year he is finally a STUD What’s going on in Butt’s Brain this week from around the footie landscape… The best assists of the week [A Football Report] Liverpool turn their season around? Probably … Continue reading →

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Gameday Wednesday

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Ibracadabra

It’s not tough to beat Almunia, but this is a brilliant finish Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy has enjoyed a bit of a 2010 resurgence after falling out of form in 2008 and 2009, but the South African will have to … Continue reading →

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Who Wants to Root Against Hull with Me?

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Ibracadabra

I admire the speedy Mendy There are lots of reasons to support Hull City. I don’t cheer for the Tigers, but I used to have absolutely nothing against Phil Brown’s side. Personally, I admire the speedy Bernard Mendy, and have … Continue reading →

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Ryan Giggs: What a Stud

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Ibracadabra

An absolute legendManchester United take on Manchester City in the Carling Cup today and the match (in progress) has already seen veteran Ryan Giggs pop up to score his first derby goal since 1996 to give United the 1-0 lead … Continue reading →

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Butt’s Brain: Monday

Posted on January 18, 2010 by The Team

Butt’s Brain on a Monday… Altidore urges you to support Haiti, via our buddies at A Football Report [A Football Report] USMNT star Clint Dempsey set for a long spell on the sidelines with a knee injury [TSN] Will Manchester … Continue reading →

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Haiti United: Soccer Community Comes Together

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Ibracadabra

We came together for community building in Operation El Salvador, and now Operation Haiti takes center stage… USMNT striker Jozy Altidore, whose parents are from Haiti, is planning a trip to the island. While we may not be able to … Continue reading →

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Funny Feeling Friday: David N’Gog

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Ibracadabra

Young French striker is NOT the next Thierry Henry He’s young and raw, but has looked lively in recent weeks and with Fernando Torres out injured, he gets the nod as our Funny Feeling Friday this weekend. David N’Gog is … Continue reading →