by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell It was a long shot, but AC Milan remained in the 2009 Serie A title hunt going into Saturday's contest at Udinese. Those hopes were quickly dashed by a more aggressive and offensive-minded home side. Gaetano D'Agostino scored the first goal off of a penalty kick (31'), and Christian Zapata blasted home a second half goal (49') when … [Read more...] about Udinese 2-1 AC Milan, Secures Inter Milan Serie A Title
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Note to Abramovich and Kerr: Don’t Burn Down the Empire
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Let me first get this off my chest: I'm a closet Chelsea fan. I started following soccer in 2006 and have somehow morphed into a fan of the Blues. I hate to admit it because, in my opinion, this leaves me in the same category as the thrall of Boston Red Sox fans that suddenly appeared post-2004. I wasn't around during Chelsea's … [Read more...] about Note to Abramovich and Kerr: Don’t Burn Down the Empire
The Boss explains the first half ’08-’09 Premier League Campaign
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell What do Bruce Springsteen and The English Premier League have in common? Admittedly not much. But the Boss does have a way with words, and in honor of his much anticipated halftime performance in Super Bowl XLIII, I figured he could help me better understand the first half of the Premier League season and perhaps even what to expect. "Waste your … [Read more...] about The Boss explains the first half ’08-’09 Premier League Campaign
Another Friggin’ Trophy for Manchester United
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Excuse the informality of the title, but that's how I felt when I saw Manchester United hoisting yet another 2008 championship trophy. The Red Devils are the most recent champions of the FIFA Club World Cup, played in Japan this year, which pits the best club teams from each continental region. That gives Sir Alex Furgeson's club four trophies in … [Read more...] about Another Friggin’ Trophy for Manchester United
Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham
I wish players would all spend their careers with one team. I’m not an idealist; I know this wasn’t even the case before free agency. But it would be nice, you know? Even more bothersome are the coaches who seem to bounce from team to team. It’s like Larry Brown was throwing darts and…bulls eye! “Thanks Detroit, off to the next city before I’m actually expected to win on a … [Read more...] about Pomp(ey)ous Decision: Redknapp goes to Tottenham