Former Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan made his official debut with Aston Villa on Wednesday, starting between the pipe's in the English club's disappointing 1-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers in the third round of Carling Cup action.The 2007 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Guzan made four saves on the day for the Villains but was beaten decisively by a Damion Stewart header at the hour-mark. Click to continue reading...

Following an 8 hour bus ride to Pullman, WA and back, this is not what I wanted to come home to. Landon Donovan is my least favorite player in the history of The Major League Soccer. And its not even close. Growing up idolizing Barry Bonds probably did a lot to skew my view of "villains". [...] Click to continue reading...

Dean Ashton is a £12 million transfer target for ambitious Aston Villa, according to reports. The 24-year-old striker has been in good form for the Hammers, hitting a hatful of goals during pre-season and scoring both goals in the 2-1 win over Wigan on the opening day of the Premier League season. Villains boss Martin O'Neill took [. Click to continue reading...

So here are the fixtures for the weekend ahead. Note that Manchester United, by virtue of being Champions League winners, play in the Super Cup against UEFA Cup winners Zenit St. Petersburg in Monaco tonight. It should be added for readers that don't know that the Super Cup is about as important as an NFL pre-season game. Click to continue reading...

So how much football do any of us actually watch in real life compared to what we watch on TV? And how much is our opinion informed through the football media lens rather than through our own personal experience and knowledge?

Much of what we know, or think we know, is based on the journalists, presenters, anchormen, and ex-professionals that populate TV, radio and increasingly podcasts. Click to continue reading...

Ok so hands up if you remember hearing a couple of years ago that Keele University in the Midlands was genuinely offering a degree course in ‘David Beckham Studies'? Christ that was depressing. He was also under 30-years-old at the time which made it even more ridiculous, but I guess in a world where 22-year-old Coleen, famous for only getting ploughed by a ugly Scouser, can have ‘written' two books, credibility just doesn't come into it anymore. Click to continue reading...

I want to do predictions. So I'm going to do them. You can lambaste me now or more appropriately, at the end of the season. Feel free to improve on my egregious decisions in the comments section.

-The Chelsea Offside 2008-09 English Premiership predictions-

1. Chelsea
Really, was there any doubt?

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Steve Gibson has moved to re-assure fans that the sale of Young to Aston Villa was best for the club. Young completed his move to Villa at around 10:30pm last night, and was very pleased with the deal. "This was too good an opportunity to miss," Young told The Villains official website. "I'm really pleased to be here [. Click to continue reading...

Basically, Carlos doesn't think teams should play SuperLiga if they can't behave better. But he also blames the structure of the tournament.



By the way, don't knock me for not knowing all the panelists names - I don't watch the show that often, but feel free to inform me if you know who they are. Click to continue reading...

The man every Chelsea supporter knew wouldn't play and didn't has finally move on (we hope). Sky, among numerous other outlets, are reporting that the Blues and Aston Villa have agreed a £5.5 million transfer fee for Chelsea reserves stud Steve Sidwell.

Cashley escorts Siddy out of town.

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HEROES Brian Howard The Barnsley skipper's late winner gave his side a shock 1-2 win against Liverpool at Anfield (in case you hadn't heard). Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...

HEROES Benjani Mwaruwari Scoring the winning goal in the Manchester derby is not a bad debut in anyone's books, even if you are only there for the money! Click to continue reading...