Chelsea striker admits his mind wanders during the match If you have ever watched Didier Drogba and thought his mind wasn't really on the task in hand then you were spot on. The official spokesman for the Ivorian's wandering mind confirmed that he regularly loses concentration during matches. Drogba said: "It's funny because there are some times [. Click to continue reading...

Not to get too political (my Obama post almost got called out at a family get together this week), but does anyone remember when Ronaldo 'got sick' in the lead up to the final at France 98, and then 'miraculously' appeared at the last minute only to get utterly trounced by Aime Jacquet's superbly organized French youngsters, 3-0 in the final? Click to continue reading...

Serious bloggers actually blog immediately after the game.

The rest of us go to Oktoberfest.

Game story from a Galaxy perspective.

The United view.

By the way, David Beckham had yet another sub-par game complete with errant passes, petulant behavior and little creativity.

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Do clubs intentionally put out false or misleading reports about a players availability? Maybe to break the composure or concentration of the opposing team? Both Gerrard and Torres were set to miss Saturdays clash against Manchester United. But according to the clubs official website both players completed a full training session and have been included in [. Click to continue reading...

Its seems that my wish has come true. The other day I wrote that I couldn't see the logic in sending out Johan Djourou on loan and that maybe Big Phil should be sent out instead.

Milan have stepped in and taken Philippe Senderos on loan for a year. This move is great for Arsenal and Big Phil. Click to continue reading...

It's a big disappointment. But Fulham deserve full credit for this win. They had a plan and executed it perfectly: neutralize the Arsenal's weak central midfield and clamp down on the left flank.

Arsenal's team on the pitch were not fluid; their passes astray, their runs sluggish; they were often a step late to the ball. Click to continue reading...

Morning.

A 3-2 win over Ajax last night. That's good, eh? Oh wait. It's not good. Or something. I must confess I've only seen highlights but from what I've read it seems Adebayor missed 76 chances in the first half, we still can't defend, our midfield is light and we're all going to die.

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Tonight I've decided to try something new. I'm typing up this blog entry and will post it once I get home (I'd have posted it from here, but I can't get any WiFi signal here at Haws Field). Hopefully this goes pretty well.

After last weeks loss, BYU coach Chris Watkins talked about using the remainder of the season to get younger players some time as the Cougars build toward next season.

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I don't think anyone who has been watching Euro 2008 would suggest it has not been a compelling tournament so far. I have not watched a boring match yet and I have seen most of them.

I have no reason to think that will change either given the drama that is unfolding as various teams, previously considered outsiders, kick favourites into touch. Click to continue reading...

One of the really good things about changes in the club, over the last 12 months, is the renewed interest and serious concentration on youth at Newcastle United. Ben Tozer - one of our best youngsters - while at Swindin Click to continue reading...

Following the poor start to the season Spurs fans will be hoping to kick start their season with a win over bitter rivals Arsenal. Spurs have had a lot to cope with in the first month of the season. They have had a congested treatment room, a boardroom embarrassment as well as the poor run [...] Click to continue reading...