Trapattoni must go. He has ruined Rep of Ireland. And, if he won’t go, he must change tactics. Crisis in Ireland…
“Trapattoni is persevering with a plan that is doomed to fail, and those who support him in his role are doing likewise.”… Continue reading
Posts under ‘Soccer’
Dept. of “We knew that”
Late De Rosario goal gives Canada win over Panama in World Cup qualifying
Canada’s Dwayne De Rosario (in air) heads the ball against Panama’s Amilcar Henriquez during their 2014 World Cup qualifying match in Toronto September 7, 2012.(MIKE CASSESE/REUTERS)
Rockin’ at BMO last night. Great atmosphere, mad game. Hoarse today. Canada won, thank the Lord and DeRo… Continue reading
World Cup dream flickers for European teams
Spain’s national soccer team player Xavi Hernandez controls the ball during a training session of the Spanish squad at the Soccer City area in Las Rozas, outside Madrid September 5, 2012.(SUSANA VERA/REUTERS)
In Europe, the Road to Rio and World Cup 2014 starts today. Oh. My. God… Continue reading
Ola! Where’s my La Liga?
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during their Spanish first division soccer match against Valencia at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid August 19, 2012.(SERGIO PEREZ/REUTERS)
Outrage in Canada. The more channels, the less choice – Soccer from Spain disappears… Continue reading
James Lawton: Rooney must re-invent himself to avoid final cut from Fergie
Rooney: Already old rubbish..? James Lawton weighs in
How the CBC ruined my vacation
U.S. Olympic women’s soccer player Hope Solo attends a training session during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Eltham College in London. (NIGEL RODDIS/REUTERS)
Back in the paper. And at ya: How Hope Solo & the CBC Ruined My Vacation. Plus advice for sad case Ezra Levant… Continue reading
A Great Feast of Light makes a competitive List of Best Irish Books
Delighted – or as they say in Dublin, “delirah” – to see my book A Great Feast of Light is 66th out of 213 books on a Best Irish Books list on Goodreads. Considering the works James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Seamus Heaney and Roddy Doyle (no relation) and other big-time writers are on the same list…… Continue reading
The Mad, Mad Controversy About Canada’s Loss to the U.S. at The Olymics
I’ve spent a good deal of Tuesday talking to radio stations about Canada 3 USA 4 (in extra time) at the Olympics. Most of the questions asked of me are legit. (I’ve declined to do TV interviews. On this subject, television is formidably stupid.) Was the referee biased? Why is there no video replay in soccer? Why is FIFA investigating? Is this why soccer has never taken off in North America? I try to explain that, really, the game was heartbreaker but nobody in the whole wide world of soccer is going to change the rules because some Canadians feel an injustice was done.
Always I try to keep in mind my own words. The end of The World is a Ball: The Joy, Madness & Meaning of Soccer… Continue reading
Italy’s Serie A Clubs are sinking
In achievement, in money, in all areas. Superb, clear analysis from Bobby McMahon in the online Forbes… Continue reading
Toronto FC Thrash CD Aguila 5-1 in CCL
Toronto FC forward Reggie Lambe (19) scores past CD Aguila goalie Benji Villalobos. (Photo: CP/Nathan Denette)
Toronna FC achieve 5-1 win over Club Deportivo Aguila in the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League… Continue reading
Men talking Women’s Soccer
This is the sort of ingrained, groan-inducing male attitude the Women’s game faces. Earnest snark from this guy here who says people are essentially lying about the quality of women’s soccer…… Continue reading
Now on iTunes
Thanks Heavens for the USA – Yes, you CAN buy The World is a Ball: The Joy, Madness & Meaning of Soccer as an ITunes book
Five things to remember about the Summer Games
Jorge Hugo Giraldo Lopez of Colombia runs during a gymnastics training session at the O2 Arena before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London July 25, 2012.(BRIAN SNYDER/REUTERS)
Brace yourself & be skeptical as the mind-boggling manipulative Olympic TV coverage starts. 5 Things to Remember… (#1, Snark is ok…)… Continue reading
‘Dear Meathead’ – how TV and sports drive people crazy
Angry English footy fan(simon askham/Getty Images/iStockphoto)
“Dear Meathead” – what people write to Sports writers, Arts writers & others foolish enough to report & analyze in the newspaper, (includes memories of World Cup 2006 in Germany..)… Continue reading
Barcelona sign Zak Gilsenan the ‘Irish Messi’, aged nine
Nine year-old “Irish Messi” signs for Barcelona…
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Toronto FC in talks to sign Sweden international defender Olof Mellberg
Cometh the hour, cometh the Big Man. Toronna FC in talks to bring in giant Swedish defender Olof Mellberg, it says… Continue reading
Toronto FC sends De Guzman packing
Toronto FC ‘s Julian de Guzman (left) battles for the ball with DC United’s Dwayne DeRosario during first half MLS action in Toronto on Saturday May 5, 2012. (The Canadian Press)
“…the darkness that has engulfed Toronto FC since Day 1 may just be a passing cloud and not the eternal night that many predicted it to be.’ Julian de Guzman out. Who is the DP coming in..?
Please, God, make it a capable defender
John Terry’s life and ‘crimes’
From 9/11 knucklehead remarks to Not Guilty of Racial Abuse – Ten-plus years of John Terry weirdness, in pictures. A sterling reminder…
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Top Soccer Books to Read This Summer
John Doyle captures some World Cup magic including Zidanes infamous headbuttMike Hewitt/Getty Images
Oh Lookee here – Yes, My book, The World is a Ball: The Joy, Madness & Meaning of Soccer, is # 4 on Bleacher Report’s Top Soccer Books to Read This Summer… Continue reading
John’s Reviews |The World is a Ball
Is informed he’s on the Fox Soccer Report, talking The World is a Ball: The Joy, Madness & Meaning of Soccer. A book you really must read… Continue reading
