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September 29, 2008

Monday Morning Hull Day

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"When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose." -- Bobby Dylan, "Like a Rolling Stone." "If you don't give a damn, we don't give a fuck" -- Youngbloodz, "Damn" About a week ago somebody posted a comment wondering how Fox Soccer Channel selects the matches it airs. Good question, because around 12:30 the prospects of the Arsenal v. Click to continue reading...

September 26, 2008

Michele Platini’s Valuable Lesson

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A ceasefire has been called in the Wenger v Platini war of words said with an overly thick French accent, and an unlikely hero has emerged as the moderator who brokered the deal: Michele Platini's dad. The duo had been bickering after Platini took a subtle shot at Arsene's penchant for signing "prospects" fresh out of [. Click to continue reading...

September 25, 2008

The next generation rolls off Wenger's production line

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After Arsenal's destruction of Sheffield United, Sachin Nakrani profiles five of their best prospects. Click to continue reading...

September 24, 2008

Searching for the Special Talent: Osorio still searching for the right Youth Academy signing

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Ever since Major League Soccer established the program that allowed MLS teams to sign players from their youth academy programs, Red Bulls fans have been wondering when some of their high-profile prospects would start working their way up the pipeline.

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September 23, 2008

Ninis extends Panathinaikos stay

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One of Greece's most talked about prospects secured an extension with Panathinaikos, as Sotiris Ninis signed a two-year extension to extend his contract through 2012. With two years still remaining on his contract, the Athenian club locked up the 18-year-old for a further two years. Having made his breakthrough with Panathinaikos Click to continue reading...

September 19, 2008

What young players should Bob Bradley call in October?

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The U.S. men's national team's next World Cup qualifier isn't for another three weeks but all U.S. fans want to talk about is which new players Bob Bradley will bring into the World Cup qualifying mix.

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Penalty shootout: Stan Kroenke v Alisher Usmanov

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American tycoon Stan Kroenke has today announced that he has joined the Arsenal board. We put him head-to-head with David Dein-backed Alisher Usmanov to find out who has the best prospects as they vie for control of the club. The Arsenal fans have warmed to Stan Kroenke, at least relatively speaking. Click to continue reading...

September 17, 2008

A closer look at the Johnny Exantus "deal"

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As you may have read elsewhere on Tuesday, there is a Belgian soccer team claiming to have signed New York Red Bulls youth prospect Johnny Exantus (left in photo).

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A closer look at the Johnny Exantus "deal"

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As you may have read elsewhere on Tuesday, there is a Belgian soccer team claiming to have signed New York Red Bulls youth prospect Johnny Exantus (left in photo).

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ALL THE BULL: Signings, Releases and Shtuff

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You know what happens when you take two days out of your work week to take a small vacation? You get two times the work on your desk to hammer out when you get back. Thats what.

Here is whats happening in the world of the Bulls:

+ Details have emerged on the nature of the Macoumba Kandji transfer package.

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September 16, 2008

2008 - 2009 UEFA Champions League: Tuesday Previews

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Chelsea and Barcelona take centre stage on Tuesday when the Champions League group stage kicks off with eight matches.

The Spanish Challenge:
Ewan Macdonald looks at the prospects of the four Spanish teams in the UEFA Champions League as Matchday 1 of the Group Stage fast approaches.. Click to continue reading...

September 10, 2008

Informed Speculation About QPR Departures

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Dave McIntyre, BBC 606 - Exits likely as Tomassi arrives

It won't come as a surprise to anyone that QPR's signing of Damiano Tommasi – yet another midfielder – is likely to be followed by an exit from Loftus Road, with Adam Bolder expected to leave. Click to continue reading...

September 6, 2008

Benitez Puts Title Prospects Into Perspective

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Rafael Benitez has attempted to put into perspective the intensifying competition at the top of the Premier League - and the pressures on him and his team to deliver the title.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is aware that expectations are building again for the Reds to mount a sustained challenge to win the title that has eluded them since 1990. Click to continue reading...

August 28, 2008

Roma Make The Move For Menez

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Keeping pace with the other top four clubs Roma have signed young attacking protege, Jérémy Menez, from Monaco to strengthen their frontline. The French starlet, barely 21 years of age, is seen as one of Europe's brightest prospects and is being labelled the next Zidane.  A key man in the middle of the park for Monaco, Menez can provide a creative [. Click to continue reading...

August 22, 2008

Snippets: Goalie and Ex-Captain Birthdays...Connolly Caution...Championship Analysis....Ray Jones First Goal...Phil Parkes Debut...Shittu..Griffiths

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Birthdays for Lee Camp and Marcus Bignot
Lee Camp Turns 24 - Born August 22, 1984
After two periods on loan, Goalie Lee Camp joined QPR from Derby last summer. Played in 2002-2003 Promotion season. Played in our last 12 games which saw us gain promotion. Click to continue reading...

August 19, 2008

Say Hello to Freddy Adu

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Monsieur Freddy Adu has arrived in France and the man looks good in his new uniform.  There are too many logos on the jersey, but that's really my only beef.  Take a look at him after the jump.  Any thoughts on Freddy, the jersey, or his prospects in Monaco go below. Click to continue reading...

Mo Edu on the Move

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Mo Edu's sale to Glasgow Rangers is more good news for US Soccer as we begin the 2010 World Cup qualifying cycle. While Edu was fortunate that in playing for Toronto FC he was led by one of the few outstanding MLS managers in John Carver, playing on the fieldturf of BMO Field as well as the general disjointed-ness of MLS would have stagnated his growth as a player.

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August 16, 2008

Future Socceroos - Part 1

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If history is anything to go by, then at least a handful of this Olyroos squad will go on and become important future members of the Socceroos. I will go through the squad and look at the prospects of each player. I won't go through the over-aged players as their role in the senior team [...] Click to continue reading...

August 14, 2008

Oh it's all gone quiet over there

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So we approach the new seasons and I'm feeling pretty rubbish about them. Everton have marked time for 2 months whilst everyone else has strengthened and reports from inside Blundelsands are about as frequent as those from inside Area 51.

It would appear that my two teams are becalmed...not expecting great things from either team this season to be honest. Click to continue reading...

Who will be North East top dogs......(part two)?

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Following yesterdays look at Middlesbrough, today I'll look at the prospects for Newcastle. Last season, despite looking to be in a precarious position at one stage, Newcastle finished top of the North East league-within-a-league, and ended off comfortably positioned in... Click to continue reading...

All The Bull: New Prospects, Dane Richards, Hunter Freeman and mo’ . . .

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First off, permit me to apologize for over 3 days of none posting - a record for this blogging nerd. I will have pictures of what the hell I have been up to soon. In the meanwhile, I figure a good old "All The Bull" should bring everyone up to speed on things. Again, my sincerest apologies.

Riding the high of the DC game, alot of interesting and odd ball news has been popping up left and right.

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August 6, 2008

Goff Watch, #1

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Every few weeks or so, D.C.'s own Soccer Insider, Steven Goff, answers questions about all things soccer.

This space will compile his thoughts on prospects for a new D.C. United stadium. To say that Mr. Goff spends some time around United would be an understatement, so its just obvious that he provides a unique perspective on the stadium issue.

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