Archive for August, 2010

On Yanks In Need Of A Home

Thanks to a tweet from PhillySoccer3, I put up this quick catch-all post. Getting down to the wire for some US players to find a home before the transfer window closes overseas. Here’s what we’re looking at today, to the best of TSG’s ability. • DaMarcus Beasley to Hannover DaMarcus Beasley’s services have been secured [...]

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A Coup And A Smart Hedge: MLS, adidas

Say what you will about MLS’s laissez-faire attitude towards CONCACAF refs because the MLS front office just hit some paydirt. Announced this morning, a new deal with adidas, at $200M per for 8 years. That’s $25M per year and it represents–adjusted for inflation–a shade more than a 33% percent premium on the old deal. Bonanza. [...]

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Aston Villa Talk on Manager Candidate Qualities

Prior Premiership managing experience a necessity in Villa coaching search. Tweeted the info earlier, but want to make sure TSG readers not on Twitter got it. Part of it below… To date, we have immersed ourselves in the process of appointing a new manager and clearly identifying the key criteria this person must meet. Two [...]

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Jaaskelanien Catsmacks The Blues’ Johnson

Not a great up-close video, but seriously if you’re a keeper and you want to get tossed, don’t go out with a b*tchslap. Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelanien goes out the wimpy way. More video: » Mix Diskerud pokes home in Stabæk’s 2-1 win over Lillestrøm » Jermaine Jones noggins home for Shalke on Saturday.

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Sunday Preview, Saturday Notes

Sunday previews: EPL: • Firing it up again early for what should be a dandy. Stu Holden and Bolton host Birmingham–or as I call them–the “next EPL Fulham.” Love, love Birmingham’s game…and as you know I’ve wanted them to take a shot on Jozy for quite some time. Oh and lookout Premiership, because Holden-Muamba is [...]

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Your Saturday Commentary Here

Our comprehensive La Liga preview by Donald Wine took over for our weekend preview. Here are some games to check out today: EPL: • TSG will be getting up with Rooster Fred for the Blackburn vs. Arsenal game. Sam Allardyce always has his teams playing well at home and we get to take another look [...]

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