Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged passion

Tuesday's Column: Galaxy Should Follow Chivas USA's Lead

2008-09-30T14:44:04+00:00

Two team's, one season, different directions.

Passion, guts, determination - Chivas USA have embraced those qualities, the Galaxy have not. For the most part, that's the difference between the two franchises this season.

Reading between the lines, Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena appears to agree:

"This is not a project were looking at in the short term, but building this team up over the next couple of years and getting the right kind of characters on the field and by that I mean in terms of their personalities, their competitiveness and their ability.

I Blame Gallas, But Not Only Gallas...It's Effort Too

2008-09-29T14:45:00+00:00

Ok so it's been a busy weekend and I haven't had a chance to post. I had to coach my team on Saturday, then go to the FSU-Colorado game, then Sunday I had the Jaguars-Texans game so I didn't get a chance to do a match preview. My bad. And maybe I'm bad luck because we lost...to Hull City...at home.

Rafa Aiming For Goodison Glory

2008-09-27T02:22:00+00:00

Rafa Benitez heads into today's 208th Merseyside derby declaring that his team must win it for the fans.

Liverpool did the double over Everton last season and today's clash at Goodison Park will be the ninth time the Liverpool manager has experienced the unique derby atmosphere.

The Reds boss admits that he enjoys taking on David Moyes' side - but only when his team wins.

Benitez' Crystal Ball Foretells Gerrard Century At Goodison

2008-09-27T02:19:00+00:00

Fate has no meaning in Rafael Benítez's managerial lexicon but he is prepared to make an exception in the case of Steven Gerrard's 100th goal for Liverpool. Only an errant decision denied the Liverpool captain his milestone against Stoke City at Anfield last weekend. That the opportunity now arises at Goodison Park, a ground where Gerrard has been baited mercilessly in recent years, has caused even Liverpool's arch-pragmatist to believe the outcome may be scripted.

Merseyside Derby!

2008-09-26T08:58:46+00:00

Hey kids, it's your often drunken, seldom sober, pal Chris here to tell you about this little thing we have going on this weekend called the Merseyside Derby. If you're not familiar with this extremely important contest, then do yourself a favor and jump off of something no less than 3 stories high to prevent the breeding of any offspring that would be as ignorant as you.

FT: Newcastle 1 Tottenham 2 - Magpies Deperate

2008-09-24T21:12:15+00:00

Newcastle United went down to a poor Spurs side tonight, in a dismal, disappointing and depressing display that lacked heart, skill, passion and just about everything else you may want to see in a football game. Two second half goals on 62 minutes from impressive Pavlyuchenko with a great header (where was Coloccini or Taylor) [.

Phil Ball in Spain

2008-09-23T11:10:00+00:00

Just as Atlético Madrid's Sergio 'Kun' Agüero seemed to be taking over the world as we know it, his little compatriot and international rooming partner Leo Messi decided that he'd like to stay on the fingertips of Spain's keyboard judges for at least another week.

Passion and Law

It’s over. Lock-up the place, and let’s head home.

2008-09-22T13:33:03+00:00

And that sound, my friends, is the sound of this season coming to an end. United's loss to LA featured just about everything a neutral or a non-soccer fan would want. It had goals, controversy, passion (if mostly aimed at the referee) and even an ejection. That said, it was a horrible advertisement for MLS.

Mike Ashley Got the Message

2008-09-15T00:26:00+00:00

After a week of protest and criticism from fans and neutrals alike, current Newcastle owner Mike Ashley finally got the message: he's not wanted anymore.

Here's the complete transcript of the statement he made earlier today:

"I have enjoyed sport since I was a boy. I love football.

Mascherano: Fans Deserve Derby Win

2008-09-12T16:46:00+00:00

Javier Mascherano is determined to help maintain Liverpool's unbeaten start to the season with a win against Manchester United this weekend.

The first of the Premier League's mega-derbies will take place this Saturday when Sir Alex Ferguson's men travel to Merseyside with the aim of reinforcing their recent superiority over their North West foes.

Barca? Madrid? No, Carlos Returns to PFC

2008-09-12T16:00:00+00:00

TORONTO - After all the rumours, chiefly his own, Ecuadorean midfielder Carlos Quinto has decided to not even to consider moving to FC Barcelona or Real Madrid, in favour of returning to a storied franchise in its own right, Pistolas FC.

Perhaps it was the lack of interest from the Galacticos or Messi's men, or perhaps his passion for playing at PFC was just too strong.

Write for Croatia World Cup Blog

2008-09-10T04:39:24+00:00

We're still looking for a new blogger to take the reigns from Mario here on Croatia World Cup Blog. If you have a passion for the Vatreni and plenty of opinions to share then we want to hear from you. Have a read of our writers guidelines and then send an

Rafa Waits On Gerrard And Torres

2008-09-09T16:43:00+00:00

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will give Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres until the last minute to prove their fitness for this weekend's clash with Manchester United.

The star pair are battling to be fit for the first big title showdown of the season after picking up knocks last month.

Torres is hoping to shake off the hamstring strain he picked up in the goalless draw at Aston Villa, while Gerrard is recovering from groin surgery.

World Cup 2010, Spain: Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas wants full-time role for Spain

2008-09-09T13:48:00+00:00

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas wants full-time role for Spain

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabgreas remains unrepentant after reacting angrily to being substituted during Spain's World Cup qualifying win over Bosnia-Herzegovina - insisting that were he to ever lose that passion he would leave the game.

Play the Kids

2008-09-09T12:58:00+00:00

During the last couple of years the England U-21 has been a great sense of pride for the FA. The team has shown the grit and pride that has not been seen on the senior team in sometime.

At the last European U-21 Championship England went out in the semifinals to the Dutch in a shootout for the ages.

First Impression - D.C. United 2 : 1 Charleston Battery

2008-09-04T02:33:00+00:00

D.C. United Wins the U.S. Open Cup

Well, all along I said the U.S. Open Cup was an important trophy for United to win. Okay, except for that time when I said that I wanted them to start reserves so we could keep a focus on the season. Or the other time when I called it the least important trophy we could win this year.

Ashes? Adelaide 3 v Wellington 0

2008-08-30T12:45:00+00:00

Where did the team that came 2nd in the pre-season go?

Wellington joins Newcastle as a team in trouble. Durante and McKain just are not fixing the defensive holes. If fact, in the last two games they have looked worse at the back than last year. And Kwasnik looks like a different player. Does he want to live in NZ?

Become a Boro Mania writer

2008-08-25T14:40:34+00:00

Do you have a passion for Middlesbrough Football Club? Ever wanted to write your thoughts or share your match report with other fans but never had a suitable outlet? Join the Boro Mania writing team.

Rafa Beams At Win

2008-08-24T07:24:00+00:00

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was delighted with how his side battled to the end and claimed an unlikely three points against Middlesbrough.

Benitez said prior to kick-off his side needed to start winning 'ugly' this season and that could easily sum up their victory over Boro.

Mido had given the visitors a shock lead 20 minutes from the end, but Liverpool claimed all three points thanks to a deflected Jamie Carragher effort and a trademark Steven Gerrard curler into the corner.

Fulham wanted it more.................

2008-08-23T21:34:00+00:00

It was a very disappointing result yesterday but for me it was the way we lost that hurts most. There was no passion and Arsenal simply ran out of ideas against a ordinarily looking Fulham side. Fulham didn't outplay us but they wanted it more.

I hope that this result serves as a wake up call for the players and especially Le Boss.

Don't throw a bag or urine at us because we're beautiful

2008-08-22T15:42:00+00:00

Found this over on TOR and thought it was worth a post.

I especially liked Deuce's contrast between playing in Europe vs. playing away in CONCACAF. Clearly there's more to it as those on the receiving end of racist taunts in parts of Europe could attest.

POLL: Your country or your club?

2008-08-22T15:05:00+00:00

On the top right is a poll. Please cast your vote.

Now before anyone says I'm only saying Arsenal because of the usual shit like Arsenal have no English players that's not true.

I'd love England to do well. But if I had a choice between Arsenal or England I would choose Arsenal all day long.

The benchmark?

2008-08-22T13:56:00+00:00

A-League season IV, round 2 match analysis, PG 3 v NJ 3 MORE of the same please. After a fairly uninspiring entree last week, let's hope the main course continues to be as appetising as the fair dished up in Perth tonight. This offered everything we want from the A-League; thrilling entertainment, quality imports, quality set-pieces, passion, brain over brawn, flowing attack, an emphasis on

Lost In The Wilderness

2008-08-21T18:07:00+00:00

I'd like to avoid talking about you-know-what but you can't really can you?

What a shambles.

I don't agree with people that it is a lack of passion on the part of the England players. I do think they lack confidence and belief as a team though. Partly because of how badly things have gone in recent times and partly because they know as well as we do that the formula simply isn't right.

Empty seats, Gallas's rant, Ade's boos and goodbye to a true Gooner.

2008-08-17T11:12:00+00:00

A few topics.

Firstly, the empty seats at the Grove. It's a mockery that the club continue to claim that these matches are 'sell-outs' when any idiot can look up and see that shedloads of the seats in the stadium remain empty. The problem is, as many have already stated, that these seats are sold seats that haven't been occupied.

Cobi’s Coaching Debut

2008-08-15T15:01:05+00:00

Cobi Jones made his coaching debut last night against Chivas USA in a 2-2 draw. An excellent game overall that showed loads of passion out of each club. Jones looked all Hollywood in his debut but what did you all think of him last night? Somehow his club came back and tied that game and [...]

Community Shield thoughts

2008-08-11T12:52:00+00:00

The league season is almost here and the FA held the Community Shield Sunday with United winning another one over Portsmouth.

Here are some thoughts from the game:
• I can not believe that FSC stopped showing the game so Webster read the lineup. Why not just run them across the bottom.

How Long Will We All Bother with the Premier League?

2008-08-10T22:12:00+00:00

Well, it's almost that time again. The Community Shield has gone and been futile as only it can be, the networks are booming with knee-knocking, bladder-bursting promos featuring men screaming like 19th century parsons about Passion, Glory and Honour, the English leftwing cranks are crying hell and damnation at the prospect of another eight-month orgy of misspent wealth, and the technocrats

I am Feeling Very Olympic Today

2008-08-09T00:58:39+00:00

I am Feeling Very Olympic Today (Say that with a Jamaican accent and it will sound heaps better. Anyone remember the Jamaican Bobsled Team?) I love the Olympics and I love being Australian. It is obvious that my favorite sport is Football, but I do have passion for the Worlds Biggest Sports Carnival.

The End of an Era (For Now or Forever?)

2008-08-08T16:52:00+00:00

It's over. Dunzo. Outta here like last year. And to put it in the most eloquent way I can think of...it totally sucks. The oldest existent soccer rivalry in the country has gone the way of the dodo and even though I'm not a supporter of either club --at least not officially, but I do have my preferences-- I have to say I'm kinda bummed for a few different reasons.