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Top 10 Most Creative Players In The Premiership 2009/2010

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:05:03 +0000

Basking in the afterglow of a rare West Ham win, I have been browsing at some statistics on the most creative Premiership players so far in the English Premier League 2009/2010 season. What I used to gauge creativity is the amount of chances created and assists credited, which should be a fair enough assessment of a player’s creativity.

The Top 10 Most Creative Defenders

Leighton Baines is tops among the defenders. More interestingly, he is Everton’s most creative threat with 36 chances created and 4 assists. Glen Johnson and Emiliano Insua are in the top four and the attacking fullback mentality is the reason the Liverpool defence are so shaky this season.

The Top 10 Most Creative Midfielders

Regardless of the lack of goal output, Frank Lampard has looked the best player suited as the diamond head of Ancelotti’s midfield. The chances he created (60) for Chelsea’s frontline is the best proof that this intelligent player is one of the best attacking midfielder in the game today.

The Top 10 Most Creative Forwards

The clamour for Bobby Zamora to be included into the England squad seem justified from the statistic above, 35 chances created and 3 assists for Fulham. His all-round game has improved this season and the intelligence is starting to show with sterling performances against Manchester United and in Europe.

Let’s see if these stats stay the same at the end of May.

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Ireland 10/11 Home Soccer Jersey

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:05:03 +0000

With St. Patrick’s Day just 30 days away, we are glad to introduce

The Official Umbro Ireland 10/11 Home Soccer Jersey!

Call it an Extreme Makeover, as the new shirt now features a darker shade of green or ‘St Patrick’s Green’, a new version of the FAI crest trimmed in gold, gold seam detail, and a new anatomical design which brings together performance and style.

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African Cup of Nations Final: Egypt 1 - 0 Ghana

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:05:03 +0000

Egypt win Africa Cup of Nations for record third consecutive time

Triumph highlights World Cup absence

Team of the Tournament

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England: Wednesday’s Carling Cup Reports

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:05:04 +0000

Arsenal 2 - 1 Liverpool
Arsenal’s youngsters shine brightly again

Manchester City 5 - 1 Scunthorpe
Santa Cruz leads returning calvary

Chelsea 4 - 0 Bolton
Chelsea reserves thrash Megson’s pussycats

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Top 10 Teams That Failed To Qualify For The World Cup

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:05:04 +0000

With Portugal, Argentina and France all at risk of making it to South Africa 2010, Carlo Garganese looks back at the Top 10 Teams Who Failed To Qualify For The World Cup…

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More on Sol Campbell’s Arsenal Return

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:05:03 +0000

Phil McNulty: Campbell deal makes perfect sense

Barney Ronay: Sol Campbell is Mr. Right Now

James Dall: The Pros and Cons

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Tevez slams ‘’sock-sucker” Neville

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:05:03 +0000

In another interview, broadcast on ESPN Radio in Argentina, Carlos Tevez has again lashed out at Gary Neville, calling him a ‘’sock-sucker” and branding him a ”moron” for his lack of respect in his pre-match comments about the striker ahead of the Carling Cup semi-final.

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World Cup 2010: Italy Fight USA Over World Cup Base

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:05:03 +0000

Italy are facing a squabble with USA over their hotel and training camp bases for the World Cup next summer.

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Weekend Schedule in Seattle

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:05:03 +0000

FX McRory’s - RSL’s "Official" Fan Headquarters
FX McRory’s will be the Real Salt Lake headquarters while in Seattle for the 2009 MLS Cup. Be sure to stop by FX McRory’s throughout the weekend to meet up with fellow RSL fans in preparation for Sunday’s big game! FX McRory’s is located in the shadows of Qwest Field at 419 Occidental Avenue South. The establishment offers a full food and beverage menu and is family friendly, with kids of all ages welcome to join. For more info, visit www.fxmcrorys.com.

Friday, November 20

· RSL staffers will head to FX McRory’s early in the day to “dress up” the team’s headquarters in Claret-and-Cobalt. There are no official events taking place at FX McRory’s on Friday, but fans are still encouraged to use the establishment as a meeting place to show their support for what will be “RSL HQ” for the rest of the weekend.

· RSL’s Chris Seitz and Galaxy FW Alan Gordon will take part in an iconic tradition in Seattle – “Fish Throwing” with the fish mongers at the world-famous Pike’s Place Fish Market. The media photo opportunity – in which fans are welcome to attend – will begin at 4:00 p.m. PT.

Saturday, November 21

· The annual MLS Supporters Summit, hosted by various Seattle Sounders FC Supporters Groups, will be hosting events throughout the weekend, highlighted by Saturday’s events at Qwest Field. For a full listing of MLS Supporters Summit events and more information, visit http://sounderscouncil.com/summit/.

· Two players from both squads will take part in a photo opportunity at the top of Seattle’s famed Space Needle, which has been painted in the image of a soccer ball in honor of Sunday’s MLS Cup 2009. The media/photo opportunity is scheduled to take place at 2:30 p.m. PT (players still to be confirmed).

· Real Salt Lake supporters will host the official “RSL Cup Kickoff Party” at FX McRory’s Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. Come and meet up with the RSL contingency of fans, make posters, and grab some great food as we turn they turn the venue Claret-and-Cobalt!

Sunday, November 22

· RSL fans are encouraged to gather at FX McRory’s for a pre-match party by no later than 1:00 p.m.

· From the restaurant, fans will head over to join the “March to the Match” at 4:00 p.m. in Occidental Park in Pioneer Park. The parade of fans will head south down Occidental Avenue towards Qwest Field shortly thereafter. RSL fans are encouraged to wear their colors – and bring their scarves – to show their support for Utah’s MLS side!

MLS Broadcast Info – Sunday, Nov. 22 – MLS Cup 2009

Real Salt Lake v. Los Angeles Galaxy – ESPN, Galavision

Qwest Field, Seattle, Wash. – 6:30 p.m. MT

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Kevin Palmer at Emirates Stadium: Dunga left with plenty to ponder

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:05:03 +0000

As the samba road-show wheeled back into its increasingly familiar setting of the Emirates Stadium in North London for this friendly with the Republic of Ireland, Brazil coach Dunga knew that time was running out in his bid to iron out the numerous dilemmas before him ahead of his ultimate test.

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