by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell A championship run can be the result of many factors effectively employed by coach and players. Some coaches are key motivators. Others, tactical savants whose genius becomes the more apparent during a golden run. But the one mitigating factor that no coach, general manager or player has control over is injury. An injury can occur at anytime, in … [Read more...] about 2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba’s Injury a Lesson in Sports Logistics
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Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On
by Rey The often misquoted and unofficial creed of the U.S. Postal Service on the James Farley Post Office building in New York City reads: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. The statement encompasses the attitude of not only the postal service, but the American people in general. … [Read more...] about Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Sand Nor Marsh, Soccer Plays On
Soccer Splinters | July 22, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Carlo Ancelotti newest Chelsea manager, already seeing transfer strain of EPL financial woes Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti left AC Milan to become the most recent manager at Stamford Bridge. This is Chelsea's fifth manager since hiring Jose Mourinho away from FC Porto in 2004. While Mourinho brought the club two Premier League titles and … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 22, 2009
Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Landon Donovan and David Beckham exchange words; MLS could use the publicity Six months away playing for one of Europe's elite teams, David Beckham made his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy for practices earlier this week. His return did not come without media attention thanks to teammate Landon Donvan. Apparently Donovan bashed the beloved … [Read more...] about Soccer Splinters | July 16, 2009
The 2009 FA Cup: Battle of the Blues
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell The 2009 FA Cup, to be played on Saturday May 30 at Wembley Stadium in London, pits a battle of the Blues, Chelsea and Everton. Each makes its return to the final game since its last FA championship. Chelsea returns after a one year absence from its 2007 win over Manchester United. Everton returns to the FA Cup final for the first time since its … [Read more...] about The 2009 FA Cup: Battle of the Blues