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December 4, 2008

Podcast 17: The Ballon D’Or

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Winter is closing in and leagues in Europe are approaching the half way stage. On this week's show we've talk about cup competitons, fights, super subs and our main piece features the ballon D'Or, recently won by Ronaldo of manchester United. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new [. Click to continue reading...

November 27, 2008

Podcast 16: MLS 2008

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This week's show focuses on the MLS – Major League Soccer - as it comes to the end of its 2008 season. We look back at some of the winners and the losers and, oh yes, David Beckham! Podcast 16: Worksheet We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new [...] Click to continue reading...

November 20, 2008

Podcast: Week 15 - The J-League

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With Gamba Osaka claiming the Asian Champions League title last week Japanese football is on the rise and so on this week's main report Damon takes a look at the J-League, the domestic league in Japan. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for [. Click to continue reading...

November 16, 2008

Australian A-League Clubs

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Want to keep up with all of the latest news and info on your favorite A-League club? Want to read up on your club's opponent ahead of a big league clash? We've compiled links to the official club sites and news, squad,fixtures/results, and W-League sections for each A-League club so that you don't miss a single bit of important info. Click to continue reading...

November 13, 2008

Podcast: Week 14 - Hoffenheim!

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On this week's show, our German correspondent, hans, takes a look at the surprise package in the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim. Worksheet Podcast 14 (coming soon) We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners [. Click to continue reading...

November 7, 2008

Podcast Week 13: Barcelona’s Dream Team

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On this week's show we take a look back at the fantastic Barcelona side of the early 1990s under Johan Cruyff's management, the Dream Team. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football rent a car bulgaria And continue the predictions battle in the predictions [. Click to continue reading...

October 31, 2008

Podcast: Week 12 - Kick Racism out of Football

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On this week's show languagecaster reports on Kick It Out and the background to this anti-racism campaign in England. Both Damon and Damian are happy to review the footballing week as their teams recorded some good results, and... We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in [. Click to continue reading...

October 25, 2008

Live Soccer TV Newsletter - Oct 25…

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Welcome to LiveSoccerTV.com View the latest LiveSoccerTV.com Newsletter for the upcoming week of September 19-26th, 2008 here. Don't miss the weekly LiveSoccerTV.com newsletter conveniently sent to your email address once a week usualy on Thursday or Friday. Sign up today to get customized listings on LiveSoccerTV. Click to continue reading...

October 23, 2008

Podcast: Week 11 - World Football Stereotypes

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How would you describe Brazilian football? German football? Or Italian football for that matter? On this week's show we ask some fans to describe the playing styles and characteristics of six top footballing nations. We also: Review the football news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a new football expression in English for Football And continue [. Click to continue reading...

October 17, 2008

Podcast: Week 10: European World Cup Qualifiers

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South Africa is just around the corner and the World Cup qualifiers are in full swing. On this week's show Damian reviews the European groups after watching his beloved Irish team in action last Wednesday We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And continue [. Click to continue reading...

Vocabulary: Week 10

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Here are some words and phrases you can hear on languagecaster's Full Podcast's Good, Bad and Ugly section - a review of the footballing news. For more English practice check out our worksheets, football glossary and English for football phrases as well as the Learners' Podcast. UEFA: The European governing body of football (Michel Platini is [. Click to continue reading...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Week 10

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Fightback against racism in Europe and World Cup shocks all feature on this week's good, the bad and the ugly, our weekly review of the football news. Click on the links below to find out more about the stories. Good Finally UEFA are at least trying to do something about eliminating racism from football. Click to continue reading...

October 9, 2008

Podcast: Week 9 - The Football Credit Crunch?

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The credit crunch sweeps the financial world and on this week's show, Damian looks at the economic health of some of the premier League clubs. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English [. Click to continue reading...

World Cup Qualifiers Schedule - Oct 11-15

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Welcome to LiveSoccerTV.com View the latest LiveSoccerTV.com Newsletter for the upcoming week of October 11-15th, 2008 here. Don't miss the weekly LiveSoccerTV.com newsletter conveniently sent to your email address once a week usualy on Thursday or Friday. Sign up today to get customized listings on LiveSoccerTV. Click to continue reading...

October 3, 2008

Podcast Week 8: Paul Gascoigne

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On this week's show we review the life and times of former England star Paul Gascoigne, as well as our usual features which include: Reviewing the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introducing a football expression in English for Football And continuing the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English check out our [. Click to continue reading...

September 28, 2008

MLS game #26: DCU 0 - FC Dallas 3

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The team is now winless in its last six games (0-5-1 in all competitions). Luciano Emilio went off in the second half with an apparent hamstring strain. Jaime Moreno got red carded late in the game. And the team's current standing leaves it out the post-season. I wish there were positive things to report, but I'm not sure there are.

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Sunday After Stats

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Josh Wolff's goal last night was his 30th goal in league play, which ties him with Davy Arnaud for 4th on the list.

Wolff's goal was also his 33rd goal in all competitions, breaking the tie with Mo Johnston for 4th on that list.

Last night was Jimmy Conrad's 150th game for the Wizards in MLS. Click to continue reading...

September 27, 2008

Week 7: 2008-9 - Premier League review

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The Premier League is getting ready for it's sixth round of games. Too soon to name a winner? Who's going down? Has it been an exciting start to the season. This week languagecaster.com asks some Premier League fans what they think. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression [. Click to continue reading...

September 26, 2008

Gunners legend considers future in La Liga

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Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry has today admitted he may consider leaving Barcelona if he does not get more first-team action.

The French international has made just over 50 appearances for the La Liga giants since joining last summer, however he has admitted he may consider leaving in January. Click to continue reading...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Week 7

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The Good Premier League newcomers Hull continue to pick up points and remain in the top half of the table after games. Last weekend they got a good result drawing with Everton to notch their eighth point of the season. Good news for the Tigers. Very good for the 'Vs' in La Liga:  Valencia go top as [. Click to continue reading...

Arbeloa Expects Derby Reaction

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Alvaro Arbeloa insists Liverpool will not buckle under the weight of their 'favourites' tag against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

The Reds make the short trip to Goodison Park on Saturday to take on their arch rivals.

And Arbeloa is confident he and his team-mates can get their Premier League title challenge back on track with three points. Click to continue reading...

September 23, 2008

The Broadhall Way - Issue 21

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Issue 21 of The Broadhall Way is released this Sunday at the York City game. Another issue crammed packed with all your usual favourites: The Worrier, Away Amazed, Two Hats, The Thinker and The Boro Judgement... Plus also in this issue... - The current results of the Boro Fantasy Fives and Predictions Competitions - Boro' Chairman, Phil Wallace, answers [. Click to continue reading...

He's back in the goals, but he can't beat last season, can he?

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Yes, Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the goals after a summer of uncertainty over his future at the club. The Portuguese international returned to the United first team last week against Villarreal following a summer of speculation that he was going to move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. Click to continue reading...

Paul Ince Is A ‘Good Manager’ Thanks To Ferguson

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Danny Simpson has been loaned out to Blackburn Rovers this year, following a few first team appearances for United last season. His most impressive display came in our victory over Wigan, with Simpson assisting a Wayne Rooney goal. Competitions for places is rife at United at the moment, with Gary Neville, Wes Brown, and Rafael Da [. Click to continue reading...

September 22, 2008

Benitez Backing Goalshy Strikers

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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists he is not concerned by the lack of goals from strikers Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane.

Torres has netted only one goal in seven appearances this season, while Keane has yet to open his account since joining from Tottenham in July - and both struggled as Liverpool drew 0-0 with Stoke at Anfield on Saturday. Click to continue reading...

September 21, 2008

Sunday After, Stats

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Wizards stats after last night's game against Toronto.

Jimmy Conrad made his 170th appearance for the Wizards in all competitions, moving him past Mo Johnston for sole possession of 7th place on that list.

Last night was Conrad's 149th league appearance for KC, Conrad ties Johnston on that list. Click to continue reading...

September 20, 2008

Learner’s Podcast: Week 6 - The Champions League group games

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The Champions League group games started this week and languagecaster takes a look at how teams from la Liga and the Premier League fared. For learners of English check out our Football Language Resources with: Worksheets and transcripts Vocabulary lists ** NEW ** Football language glossary Transcript Damian - The Spanish Teams Spanish teams usually feature among the favourites at the [. Click to continue reading...

September 19, 2008

Friday Update

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It's the end of the work week for most and as it winds down, Arsenal prepares for another match, this time away against Bolton. Never an easy place for us to play in, it'll be a tricky fixture no doubt. Before I get to a preview, there's a lot of chatter around these parts about Arsenal.

First up is the announcement that Stan Kroenke is joining the board at Arsenal.

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Week 6: 2008-09 - The Champions League group games

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The group stages are under way already in the Champions league. Barely have the seasons started in the European leagues and the big money competition is underway. In this show Damon and damian reflect on the Spanish and English team's start to the campaign. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce [. Click to continue reading...

September 18, 2008

Canberra United to announce signings

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Canberra United FC will announce their first signings tomorrow at Capital Football's ActewAGL Junior League Presentation Day, at 11:00am. So go along and find out who is in the team, take a few photo's etc. Details below.

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Canberra's newest national league team, Canberra United FC, will tomorrow (Saturday, 20th September) make a significant announcement regarding the club's playing roster for the inaugural season with the introduction of the clubs first signings at Capital Football's ActewAGL Junior League Presentation Day, at 11:00am. Click to continue reading...

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Week 6

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This week's show sees Damon talking about Liverpool and Damian about Tottenham - but for very different reasons! There are aslo surprise packages and a horror tackle that beats all other horror tackles. Click on the links below to find out more on the stories that appear on this week's show. The Good Liverpool bury a seven [. Click to continue reading...

September 15, 2008

Wizards Trade Victorine

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The Wizards have made a roster move before the MLS roster freeze today. The Wizards have traded midfielder Sasha Victorine to Chivas USA for allocation money. Victorine, in his 9th year in the league was in his fourth season with the Wizards. He'd appeared in 16 games, 12 of them starts, scoring 1 goal. Click to continue reading...

September 14, 2008

Sunday After, Stats

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Davy Arnaud's goal last night was his 30th goal in MLS play. One behind Mo Johnston for 3rd on the Wizards' list.

Arnaud's assist last night, his 3rd assist for the season, gives him 28 career assists tying him with Johnston for third on that list.

Arnaud ties Matt McKeon for 5th on the competitive games played list with 183. Click to continue reading...

September 13, 2008

Week 5 2008-9: World Cup Review

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On this week's show we review the World Cup qualifiers by asking fans from Germany, England and Ireland their viewpoints on last week's matches. We also: Review the news in the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Introduce a football expression in English for Football And continue the predictions battle in the predictions competition For learners of English check out [. Click to continue reading...

September 11, 2008

Former QPR Player Back Coaching QPR Academy

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As noted a few weeks ago on QPR Report Paul Bruce was considering a QPR offer to coach at the QPR Academy. Obviously Bruce accepted the offer!

The Herts Advertiser - Boss hopes for Bruce return - 11 September 2008
WITH goals proving scarce, City boss Steve Castle would like the chance to recall midfielder Paul Bruce who has taken on an Academy coaching role at Queens Park Rangers. Click to continue reading...
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