Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Paul Robinson will have a laugh at this one..

This Paul Robinsonesque goal took place when Swedish team Elfsborgplayed against CSKA Moscow in a recent friendly.Robinson will surely have a laugh.At least he didn't fall down after kicking the grass.Come to think of it the keeper Joakim Wulff even missed the grass.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

A proud day for Crystal Palace

Keano's Celtic debut falls short

Celtic failed to get the expected lift from Robbie Keane's induction as they fall to Kilmarnock. Their £68,000 a week signing failed in three attempts to score. It was Chris Maguire signed yesterday from Aberdeen having a dream debut and scoring the winner for Kilmarnock in the 53rd minute. For Tony Mowbray, the gap between the club and the league leading Rangers widened to 10 points. .

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

2010 CAN: Egypt win their 7th title

Egypt beat Ghana, 1-0 as Mohamed Nagy Ismail Afash aka Gedo scored the winning goal to claim their 7th CAN title.

The Pharaohs dominated the individual player category as Ahmed Hassan was selected the player of the 2010 CAN, Essam Al Ahdary was selected as top goalkeeper, and Gedo claimed the top scorer title. There were five Egyptians in the Africa XI. Congratulations Egypt! .

Egypt's success as the most decorated African team comes amidst their generally poor World Cup track record. A bit of a head scratcher.

Bad choice: Rooney as England captain

Richard Williams floats the idea of Wayne Rooney as taking over as captain of the England squad should John Terry's sleazy shenanigans cost him the job.

Perhaps Sir Alex might have more of an insight into this matter. He did after all make Patrice Evra captain in Man Utd's moedown of Arsenal. Rooney was virtually unstoppable in the match.

So would you want to burden your best player with responsibilities like decorum?

As for Terry, he has been a bad boy. These off field indescretions might lead to an initial loss of trust amongst team mates. But there is no escaping, on the field he has proven to be a good captain and a natural leader. I think players will coalesce around him. Fabio Capello might want to keep the moral issue separate from the professional equation. His only criterion then becomes if Terry can play distraction free. As for Wayne Bridge, maybe a beer summit can be arranged where the two can talk about testerone, momentary lapses of reason, and forgiveness.

In fact, if examined closely, decorum might be in short supply in most English players. Steven Gerrard would also be a bad choice since he has a penchant for engaging in drunken fisticuffs with bar patrons. Rio Ferdinand also seems to be suffering from a recent impulse control disorder. Terry is the best of the lot.