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England takes on Bulgaria in European qualifying…….Catch it on FSC Friday at 2pm CST

glenndavis — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:09 +0000

Ok, my game plan here is to head over to Stags Head Pub on Portsmouth to catch the England/Bulgaria game at 2pm.
Hope to see a few of you there.
Despite my want to watch this game, I also have to admit that I feel it is almost bizarre that we are watching meaningful international football.
I am still digesting this summer’s World Cup and here we are getting set for the “new” England under Italian manager Fabio Capello.
What will happen next? Will the ghost of Hristo Stoichkov and Yordon Letchkov show up for Bulgaria? Or even better, will Dimitar Berbatov, retired from Bulgaria show up at Wembley?
Joking aside, this is qualifying play for Euro 2012. Although there are alot of questions around England how can we for one second not think they will beat a Bulgarian side that has not won a game at a major tournament since 1996.
You have to go back to 1994 for Bulgaria’s finest moment as they reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in the United States stunning Germany in the process at Giants Stadium 2-1 by scoring twice in the final fifteen minutes through a Stoichkov free kick and a Letchkov header. German fans slowly sulked out of Giants Stadium that day.

As for England it seems there are “no question’ selections in Joe Hart, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, Gareth Barry, Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson and Phil Jagielka.
The only way they struggle here is if it is self-inflicted. Then again, this was a less than inspiring team at the World Cup. Can you say Theo Walcott should get a start?
Fabio Capello has been singing the praises of Wayne Rooney in the press after Rooney scored in the 3-0 win over West Ham.

WYNALDA as an assistant?
Well this is what the FSC commentator told me recently. That he is on a short list to be an assistant to U.S. manager Bob Bradley? So is Bradley going to remove assistants like Mike Sorber or Lubos Kubik (yes he was an assistant in the shadows somewhere) and will this freshen up the ideas of the team?
No sure how much coaching Eric Wynalda has been doing these days?

LOVEL IS OUT
Lovel Palmer will be out for not only the Dynamo/San Jose game but also the Toronto FC game which is where he will actually serve his suspension for ejection against the Colorado Rapids. The Jamaica will be on international duty during the upcoming weekend.

ARTURO and WONDO return……..
Arturo Alvarez and Chris Wondoloski both have ties to Houston. Alvarez played at Mayde Creek High School and with Texas Premier Youth Soccer Club. His biggest moment this year was a 90 minute game winner at PPL Park against the Union. Wondoloski has simply scored 8 goals to lead the Quakes. Always liked Chris and his effort and commitment to the cause. He is having a career year.

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Mexican teams still dominate Superliga, Morelia defeats NE Revolution 2-1

glenndavis — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:42:32 +0000

I am wondering if you are as tired as I am seeing Mexican clubs continue to win the hardware. Whether it is Concacaf Champions League or the Superliga, Mexican clubs are dominating. Sure we can go over the reasons why: more dollars spent on players , a true support system under their first team players, roster size and it’s quality among other things.
So tonight it was no different at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for the Superliga final. A small crowd (and for a Championship nonetheless, ok let me run down the reasons why no one was there: It’s Wednesday night? Aerosmith is playing in Boston? The NFL is starting up? It is summer?) saw this one live. What they saw was Miguel Sabah smash a volley in from outside the eighteen that flashed past Matt Reis like a blurry orb. They also saw Sabah score off a penalty kick.
The Revs would get a well worked goal from Kevin Alston whom after playing a ball back peeled off and received a perfect pass that he blasted by Federico Villar (whose distribution is excellent and unique) to make it a wild final 12 minutes.
The Revs would push, have a chance to equalize but in the end could not produce a second goal. So Morelia takes the treasure trove of cash, reportedly $300,000 for the players back to Mexico and MLS is denied again.
On another note, Superliga attendance has to be drastically down based on what we saw in Houston and NE? Personally, I like the Superliga and MLS against the MFL but now I am wondering if this is a tournament that should even be kept around?
Did you see the game? What are your thoughts?

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AUDIO – Davy Arnaud Interview

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AUDIO – Dominic Kinnear Interview

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VIDEO – NEW STJARNAN CELEBRATION – THE HUMAN TOILET

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Transfer window closes with Robinho moving to AC Milan and more…

glenndavis — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:30:44 +0000

Here are a few interesting late transfers that might be of interest to you. Of course everyone knows of Robinho’s move to AC Milan from Manchester City.
How about these:

*Asamoah Gyan from Rennes to Sunderland (Largest move ever from Sunderland)
*Marcus Bent from Birmingham to Wolves on loan
* Tom Cleverley from Manchester United to Wigan loan (Cleverley scored that fantastic goal during the All Star game that he flicked over Nick Rimando)
* Alexander Hleb from Barcelona to Birmingham on loan
*Paul Konchesky traded to Liverpool from Fulham for Alex Kacaniklic
*Ramon Nunez-unattached but former FC Dallas and Cruz Azul to Leeds
*Joseph Yobo-Everton to Fenerbache on loan
*Jean Beausejour from Club America to Birmingham

What are your thoughts on some of these moves?

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English announcer misses red card…..a must see!!!!

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glenndavis — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:47:43 +0000

Join me tonight for Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis brought to you by Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute on Sports Talk 790 radio from 7-8pm tonight.

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Guest: Eric Wynalda former U.S. National team striker

Tonight’s show will feature EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga and MFL updates and conversation re-capping the weekend’s, transfer talk, and more!!!
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Bob Bradley U.S. National team coach contract extended to 2014/ Adidas deal with MLS a watershed moment!

glenndavis — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:20:01 +0000

Fresh on the heels of hearing that Jurgen Klinsmann was being interviewed for the U.S. National team, Bob Bradley was re-named as coach at a press conference this afternoon in New York City. Many were caught off guard with how quickly this happened.
Bradley was given a four year extension that keeps him in charge until 2014 and has been lauded with praise after the U.S. national team won their group over England at this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

There is no doubt that this decision is going to have it’s supporters and detractors like most any hiring. What will come out in the coming days is how far the reach of U.S. soccer and president Sunil Gulati went as far as interviewing candidates. It is clear that maybe only Klinsmann, the former German national team coach, was potentially interviewed.
Bradley will have the experience of going through a previous cycle heading into his next four years but was this program due for a change in philosophy?
No one can question Bradley and his loyalty and effort to U.S. soccer. He was heard recently speaking rather freely to a European broadcaster and clearly put the “for hire” sign out as far as Aston Villa is concerned which no one should have a problem with.
Do you like the re-hiring of Bob Bradley?

ADIDAS INCREASES COMMITMENT TO MLS

In 2004 Adidas signed a ten year deal with MLS for the sum of $150 million dollars. It was a watershed moment for the league and Adidas became the official athletic sponsor an licensed supplier to the league. Adidas has now agreed to new terms that is valued at more than $200 million. The good news here is that one has to assume that dollars will be funneled to both the Academy Programs and a new reserve league that is essential. Essential for the Academy programs because without a reserve league we will never see the full potential of the Academy program.
The return of the reserve league is key and goes hand in hand with the Academy league and program.
The deal with Adidas is worth now an additional $24 million per year. Adidas is clearly trying to make it’s mark on player development in the United States.

Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear and KC Wizard Davey Arnaud to guest on radio tonight!!

glenndavis — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:48:45 +0000

Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear will talk about the Colorado loss and if the Dynamo can make the playoffs on Dynamo All Access with Glenn Davis tonight.
KC Wizard striker Davey Arnaud and San Jose striker Chris Wondoloski……..call in number 713-212-5790, streaming at http://www.sports790.com

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