A few things here and there:

- If you're asking "Who are these guys?" about a CONCACAF Champions League team, check D.C. United blog Behind the Badge for a breakdown of Honduran club CD Marathon and the story of how they got their name from some confusion over "futbol" and "football.

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Each Monday, we'll check in overseas to see how our two English teams and American players abroad have fared. It's especially interesting on Europe's frenetic answer to Labor Day, Transfer Deadline Day (you could also opt for The Guardian's aristocratic humor for your up-to-the-minute coverage):

EVERTON: Ouch.

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Managerial "Sack Race"
EDP24 "...The bookmakers don't rate [Norwich] City's chances for promotion this season - and one company has him down as a 16-1 shot to be the first Championship manager to be sacked this season.
Roeder is rated at 16-1 to get the elbow from Carrow Road, although it's another former West Ham manager, Alan Pardew, who SkyBet reckon could be the first to pick up his P45. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United player, Lee Martin, who also known as "The New David Beckham" reported to play for other Premiership club Nottingham Forest. Forest manager Colin Calderwood looks Lee Martin to strengthen his squad ahead of a competitive campaign. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is not interested to sale Martin and keen for the youngster to get some match experience and only allowed him to move on loan for the season.

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Coca Cola leagues The first of a series of blogs looking at the goings on in the Coca Cola leagues...if you're not into that sort of thing, do join us anyway...it's a magical land of goalmouth scrambles and ageing old footballers looking for a last pay packet. I'll buy you a Toffee Crisp if you come along for the ride. Click to continue reading...

Championship newcomers Nottingham Forest have acquired the services of highly-rated Liverpool youngster Paul Anderson on a season-long loan.
Forest beat off stiff competition from Championship rivals Swansea, who Anderson spent last season on loan with and helped them pip Colin Calderwood's side to the League One title. Click to continue reading...

Colin Calderwood delighted as Lee Miller extends Aberdeen stay Headline from Times Online today. Why on earth would Colin care? Glad that our paper of record has such an on the ball sports desk. Good news for Jimmy Calderwood though as he rebuilds for next season. Click to continue reading...