With the very real danger of adding to the debate, I have to say that I'm sick and tired about hearing about Rob Styles gifting United a penalty on Saturday against Bolton. Referees' make mistakes, get over it.

I don't know if it's just me, but the BBC in particular seems to be snided out with ABUs these days and there's definitely too many Liverpool fans in the Biased Broadcasting Corporation. Click to continue reading...

Brisbane boy and Australia's best ever ref Mark Shields will end his refereeing career in Round 8 of the current A-League season, in 3 weeks. Last year Mark was named Asia's top ref and he put in a stand out performance in the 2006 World Cup.

Mark said today that he was spending too much time away from his young family. Click to continue reading...

Longtime readers of MLSR no doubt were not surprised to hear about the plans for a team playing in New York City and owned by the New York Mets. Indeed as far back as July of 2007 we were keeping are ears open to rumors that the Mets might be behind the effort to fulfill a long held MLS dream of another team in the New York City area. Click to continue reading...

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When it comes to the world of fantasy MLS, the credo of following the winners certainly applies and no team has proven more reliable in the past weeks and months than the Columbus Crew.

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Morning all, or afternoon or whatever it is where you are. Yesterday was a miserable day for us. I'm sure you read my rant about Captain Gallas, and that about summed up my feelings for the day. Gallas shouldn't be playing at all and Eboue shouldn't have to play central midfield. Robin van Persie seems to have forgotten how to score and overall the whole thing was bloody awful. Click to continue reading...

Striker Dirk Kuyt has reiterated how happy he is at Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez was quick to play down media speculation last week linking the player with a move elsewhere - words which came as music to the Dutch international's ears.

"I'm really happy at Liverpool and I want to stay here for as long as the club wants me," Kuyt told Liverpoolfc. Click to continue reading...

Oh, this bit of news is sure to have West Ham manager Alan Curbishley blowing steam out of his ears. After spending over £13m on often-injured winger, Freddie Ljungberg, the club has finally given into the realisation that their once promising player is nothing more than a waste of football ... Click to continue reading...

Yours truly will be on the airwaves again, this time joining my good buddy Johnathan Starling, host of The Third Half, to preview teams A-F in the Premiership. We recorded a couple solid segments yesterday afternoon, and the podcast will become available for download on iTunes at some point later today after its first airing on CSRN. Click to continue reading...

I have to admit that this was the first MLS All Star Game that I have ever watched. After finally getting back into MLS after 8 or so years I was really excited about seeing everyone play. Even though none of my DC United players made the squad (I have to admit that only Emilio was qualified to play) I knew it was going to be a great game. Click to continue reading...

Frank Lampard is not a happy bunny. If you look closely at the Chelsea midfielder, you can see steam coming out of his ears right now, after being told in no uncertain terms that he will be a Chelsea player next season whether he likes it or not. The club ... Click to continue reading...

Sometimes people say things that are so outrageous, so absurd, I, on simmer, am compelled to re-read what they said and then immerse myself in water to cleanse my precious body of the horrible words that have been swallowed. This morning, while eating delicious Cheerios (TM) for breakfast, was one such occasion. Click to continue reading...

Once again, I'm going by the Limarzi call of United's come-from-behind 2-1 win over their knockout nemesis, the Chicago Fire. What I "saw" with my ears happens to be colored by whatever Mr. Limarzi decided to paint for me with his words, so you can take some of this analysis with that sizable grain of salt. Click to continue reading...

This is sad because I have the greatest respect for both Gareth Barry and Martin O' Neill. Two of the fiercest and most uncompromising competitors who when on the same page pushed Villa to the next level. You could relive a match watching O' Neill on the sidelines while on the field Barry impressed with his industry.

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 Just a very quick entry to say that article and photos of Florent's presentation & press talk are on the official website. "I see myself winning a trophy with Atlético de Madrid this year." From his lips to God's ears! Click to continue reading...

If you happen to see Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich on the streets, let me be the first one to warn you to stay the hell out of his way. There is a damn good chance that you could see steam coming from his ears after he learned that his potential ... Click to continue reading...

It's an appalling pun I know. But the manager himself is a good one, according to Héctor García Cuervo, the administrator who chucked Blanquiceleste out on their ears a few weeks ago. The manager who (eventually) saved Racing from relegation will continue in his post next year. Meanwhile, Lanús youngster Lautaro Acosta has joined Sevilla, and [. Click to continue reading...

Another crucial match in a competitive group in this live online and radio commentary World Cup 2010 qualifier between UAE and Syria live as both teams have their fates hanging on the edge with different permutations possible. THe hosts have to make sure they do not lose this live online streaming match or they will be on the early flight home in terms of having to qualify for the World Cup in 2010. Click to continue reading...

Thank you to Brian Barkey for drawing this.I'm so far in the Monday morning hangover hole that I'm gonna need a little while to actually come up with anything today. I was at Giants Stadium last night and my ears are still ringing & I am STILL thirsty...it was just too hot to do anything other than exist. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United visited Portugal knowing that their recent away form in the Premier League has not been of the standard of Champions. Sir Alex Ferguson was given a boost to his squad as England striker Wayne Rooney returned to fitness, news that would also be music to the ears of England manager Steve McClaren. Cristiano Ronaldo [...] Click to continue reading...