Monthly Archives: August 2010

How Much is Javier Mascherano Worth?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by The Team

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson thinks Javier Mascherano is worth more than £18 million plus Hleb – Barcelona’s offer. Definitely more than £6m plus Muntari – Inter Milan’s offer – which Hodgson labelled “a joke.” But how much is Mascherano really … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy epl blog, fantasy premier league blog, Liverpool | Tagged dirk kuyt, fernando torres, javier mascherano transfer saga, liverpool transfer, lucas, mascherano barcelona, mascherano inter milan, rafa benitez cheater, roy hodgson, steven gerrard | 4 Comments

UEFA Champions League Group Stages – Final 32

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ibracadabra

The UEFA Champions League group stages (the real competition) kicks off in September. Good stuff, this.

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Butt’s Brain: Thursday

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ibracadabra

A bit of what’s going on in Butt’s Brain from around the footie web: Balotelli, Rooney, Ashley Cole, and others smoking cigarettes [FootballSup via Unprofessional Foul] Liverpool leave all star players at home (Gerrard – back, Torres – fatigue / … Continue reading →

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Outside the Premier League: Inzaghi with a Beauty

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ibracadabra

We focus on the Premier League here quite a bit – and why not – it’s the most popular league in the world, but every once in a while we need to be a bit more continental, a bit less … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy epl blog | Tagged barcelona, gamper trophy, goal of the day, inzaghi goal, pippo inzagi, youtube goals | 1 Comment

Fantasy Premier League: Possible Bargains Edition…

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ibracadabra

With the Transfer Window coming to a close in less than a week, Premier League teams may look a bit different next week than they do this week. We spoke about the Fantasy Premier League “Wildcard” on opening weekend, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Chelsea, fantasy epl blog, Fantasy Premier League, fantasy premier league blog, Liverpool, Manchester United | Tagged andy carroll, fantasy premier league bargain strikers, fantasy premier league wildcard, is david stockdale the number one choice for fulham, jones blackburn out of position defender, marc albrighton, micah richards, peter odemwingie, to play FPL wildcard | 4 Comments

Paul Konchesky to Liverpool

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ibracadabra

Paul Konchesky is the latest target for Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson, according to reports. We’ve heard Luke Young. We’ve heard Maynor Figueroa. But now Konchesky looks like the “final” target. Liverpool will reportedly pay £3.5million for the Fulham left back … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy epl blog, Fantasy Premier League, fantasy premier league blog, Liverpool | Tagged liverpool, liverpool fantasy premier league, liverpool left back, luke young liverpool, martin skrtel, maynor figueroa liverpool, paul konchesky, roy hodgson | 1 Comment

Goal Celebrations, Continued: The Hand Grenade

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ibracadabra

Icelandic side Stjarnan F.C. debuted the greatest goal celebration of all time a few weeks ago, and now they are back for round two. Unfortunately, like most sequels, this celebration falls flat on its face. The side is turning into … Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy Premier League | Tagged goal celebrations, hand grenade goal celebration, iceland football goal celebrations, Stjarnan FC, youtube goals | 2 Comments

Manchester City to finish above Manchester United?

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Ibracadabra

I didn’t expect Manchester City to gel this early in the season. I had watched quite a few of City’s pre-season exhibition matches in the U.S. in July and August and they looked like a team of individuals. There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Chelsea, fantasy epl blog, Fantasy Premier League, fantasy premier league blog, Liverpool, Manchester United | Tagged carlos tevez, gareth barry, james milner, manchester city liverpool, manchester city to finish higher than manchester united, manchester city top 4, manchester derby, manchester rivalry, micah richards, yaya toure | 1 Comment

It’s a Tugay Special: From the Archives

Posted on August 24, 2010 by The Team

Former Blackburn star Tugay turns 40 today. Happy birthday, Tugay. What a finish.

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Yarmulke Goal Celebration – Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Shechter

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ibracadabra

Not as sweet as the greatest goal celebration of all time – coming out of Iceland a month ago, but Hapoel Tel Aviv striker Itay Shechter gets religious in The Champions League with his yarmulke celebration… Did he really deserve … Continue reading →