Time To Get Tough Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger has a few home truths to face up to and most of it does not make for very good reading. First of all he has to realize that he is not a youth team manager but the manager of a club that has ambitions to not only win the premiership but also the champions league. Ever since Roman Abramovich took over at Chelsea and especially after he brought in Jose Mourinho, the bar was raised very high when it came to winning the premiership.
Roma’s Impossible MissionThey say nothing is impossible in life in general and specifically football but Roma’s task tonight against Manchester United ranks amongst 1 of those impossible missions. It has been documented that Roma’s players and manager are saying that they do not feel that the odds are insurmountable but let us be realistic and say they do not stand a chance.
And Then There Were 2! Manchester United 2, Arsenal 1In what the last chance saloon for Arsenal, they blew it yet again after taking the lead but the could not hold on to their lead as they threw it away and their season ends on a sour note with nothing to show for all the entertainment they have provided. In possibly the game of the season so far in the premier season so far, they took the lead when Emmanuel Adebayor after missing a number of chances finally handed 1 in as he clearly handled the ball into the net.
Soccer Coaching Ideas for Time Strapped or Inexperienced CoachesFor the time strapped or unknowledgeable soccer coach, coaching materials can make all the difference to your season. Before purchasing however, you should consider various factors, including the competitiveness of your team and your history coaching soccer.
Maradona Good – Pele Better – George BestGeorge Best was hailed as a genius during his playing career. His mastery of ball control still influences youngsters to this day.
The Future History of Soccer – Predicting the Next Sixty YearsThis article predicts what the next five decades of soccer will look like. It examines trends in economics and politics, and how these trends impact the sporting landscape with respect to Africa, South America, Asia and Europe. In addition, it looks at how various international leagues will grow and develop.
The Fall And Fall Of Serie AItalian football has always being my favourite as I marveled on the skills of the world class players plying their trade in that league but last night I was embarrassed for Italian football as Roma were predictably sent packing by Manchester United. I said before that I could not see Roma qualifying because of numerous factors but I did not for the life of me think that Sir Alex Ferguson would be so cheeky as to put out such a team that he did put out even if they won 2-0 in Rome and play Arsenal on Sunday.
Live SoccerFans can watch football on the football Internet TV. These online TVs broadcast many shows and programs on the Internet. These include American Football, Argentine League, Argentine Football Highlights, Champions League Weekly, Direct Kicks, English Premier League, English Football Highlights, EPL Preview, Football Asia, Football Cups, and the World Football Show.
Champions League FinalThe Champions League tournament started for the first time in the year 1955. French sports journalist and editor, Gabriel Hanot suggested this continental competition for winners of the European national football leagues. The competition used a two-leg knockout format.
English Premier LeagueThe Premier league is officially the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons. It is a British professional league for football clubs. Twenty clubs contest in this league. Seasons run from August to May. All teams play 38 games each.
Traveling by Foot – From Salvador, BrazilThis article is part of my series of articles about soccer around the world. I have previously written posts on Manchester, England, Holland, South Africa, Cameroon and Mexico City. I examine the game through the lens of society, culture and politics, and not strictly from a political perspective.
Scotland FootballWhen it comes to Scotland Football Clubs, these are actually governed by their own association. The Scottish Football Association is now the second oldest of all the football associations in the world as was formed back in 1873. As well as being responsible for the way in which the Scottish National Football team is run, they are also in charge of the running of the Scottish Cup with takes place each year.