Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers were the Premier League’s surprise package last season by securing a sixth placed finish following two seasons just above the relegation zone.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – EvertonFollowing the heroics of the 2004/05 campaign, last season was disappointing by comparison.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic will approach the 2006/07 season without former manager Alan Curbishley, who brought an end to his 15 year tenure at The Valley in the summer.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – LiverpoolLiverpool endured a long 2005/06 campaign which began with them defending their Champions League crown against Welsh minnows TNS in mid July.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – FulhamRemarkable home form kept Fulham away from the relegation zone last season and saw them finish in a comfortable mid table position.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – Manchester CityManchester City endured a disappointing season which despite an undefeated start and winning three of their opening five matches, capitulated in them losing nine of their last 10 games and finishing nine points away from relegation.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers continued to prove themselves as a top Premiership club despite financial restrictions preventing manager Sam Allardyce from taking the club on further.
Soccer TricksEveryone loves soccer tricks and soccer moves, can you do the same as Ronaldinho?
Argentina and Culture – Soccer as an indicator?Every country is unique in a certain way. And to understand the culture of a country you must have experienced this culture. Culture is something that is so extent, that in order to opinion about it you need to be very focused. For example, by comparing one specific aspect of the culture with the culture you know best – that of you native country.
Champions League Draw – Chelsea Draw Barcelona For the Third Season RunningIncredibly Chelsea drew Barcelona for the third season running in the Champions League draw. Europe’s top two teams will clash in London on October 18th with the return in Barcelona on October 31st. The world’s most prestigious club football tournament kicks off on September 12th.
American Football Gaining International PopularityIn most parts of the world, if you say the word “football” people assume you are referring to soccer, the most popular and most widely followed sport in the world. However, American football is starting to spark more interest overseas. The National Football League actively promotes American-style football overseas, sending players as ambassadors and holding pre-season games in Europe, Mexico and Japan. Games are broadcast in many countries and the Super Bowl is broadcast to almost every country in the world.
Premiership Season Preview 2006/07 – Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United enjoyed a new lease of life following the caretaker appointment of Glenn Roeder as manager in February.