Euro 2008 - Day 21
Jun 27, 2008 | 7:52AM | BobbyMcMahon
I try to answer as many questions as possible but I know that I have missed a number over the last few days. As much as I would like to sit and blog most of the day, time is a problem and I am afraid that it ... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Day 13
Jun 19, 2008 | 8:05AM | BobbyMcMahon
Quarter FinalPortugal v GermanyPreview – Germany was my pre-tournament pick to win it all. Apart from a solid and sometimes impressive performance against Poland in their opening game this G... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Day 6
Jun 12, 2008 | 6:58AM | BobbyMcMahon
Day 7
Croatia 2-1 Germany
For Croatia a
performance that just about encompassed everything that the Sunday game against
Austria was not. Comfortable, composed and confident Croatia was well organized
and prepared to largely stifle the ... Read More
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Pub Team in disguise
Jun 08, 2008 | 9:56AM | Nick_Webster
Austria are so BAD - it's no wonder that the home fans had a petition circulating before the tournament calling for them not to enter. Croatia are doing enough...barely. It'll be interesting to see if this turns into a slaughter... Read More
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Euro 2008 Day 2
Jun 08, 2008 | 8:14AM | BobbyMcMahon
Austria 0-1 CroatiaConventional wisdom would have had an early goal for Croatia offering up the platform for a resounding win. Conversely the Austrians would have been expected to fold given the form guide going into the tourn... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Part 10 of 10.
Jun 06, 2008 | 9:17AM | BobbyMcMahon
Before we gaze into the crystal ball here are some statistics collected from UEFA.com and other sources on the players, countries and club affiliations at Euro 2008. PlayersOldest – ... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Part 4 of 10.
May 31, 2008 | 9:19AM | BobbyMcMahon
Group BAustriaAustria has never played in the Euro Championships Finals. How they qualifiedIt was an epic struggle that was played out in the soccer boardrooms, confe... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Part 1
May 28, 2008 | 9:04AM | BobbyMcMahon
Over the next ten days the blog will be dedicated to the 2008 European Championships. Part 1 covers some of the history of the tournament and an outline of the groups, game-days, offici... Read More
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European Championships 2008 Draw
Dec 02, 2007 | 10:36AM | BobbyMcMahon
Another Sunday, another draw. This time it is for the European Championship Finals. Here are some initial thoughts on the draw an... Read More
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National Team: World Cup Draw Reaction
Nov 25, 2007 | 11:31AM | Soccer_Serbia
Today in Durban, South Africa the draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Occurred and Serbia we're drawn in Group 7 (or Group G if you like) with France, Romania, Lithuania, Austria and The Faroe Islands.While the group doesn't seem too bad, you have to realize that it is the only group in Qualification... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #61
Nov 18, 2007 | 7:03PM | BobbyMcMahon
Thanks to all the regular visitors and posters, your support and enthusiasm is remarkable. Also, thanks to other bloggers who linkthrough to this site.
Stuart James explains why teams&nb... Read More
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GOODBYE MLS FOR 2007 and OTHER WEEKEND FOOTBALL TIDBITS.
Nov 18, 2007 | 5:16PM | craigy_f
Goodbye MLS for 2007
and other weekend football tidbits.
First things
first.
Work came first for me this weekend so I watched no games ... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Third Place Game - Austria 0-1 Chile
Jul 22, 2007 | 11:51AM | BobbyMcMahon
This game may have only produced a single goal but it was entertaining throughout as both sides contributed to an excellent game of football. Austria settled more quickly into the game and it took Chile fifteen minutes or so to establish the... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Austria 0-2 Czech Republic
Jul 18, 2007 | 7:18PM | BobbyMcMahon
Two goals in the opening fifteen minutes of this game killed any remote chance there might have been that this semi final could have turned out to be a memorable match for the neutrals.
Missing two of their normal starting defenders (Madl suspended, Panny injured) and their defens... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup , Austria vs. Czech Republic - Semi Final Preview
Jul 17, 2007 | 4:51PM | BobbyMcMahon
(EDMONTON, CANADA)
Austria vs. Czech Republic
Time (EST), date & location – 19:45, July 18 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmon... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Day 16 Argentina 1-0 Mexico
Jul 15, 2007 | 6:54PM | BobbyMcMahon
A bit of an abbreviated report seeing that it is the fourth posting of the day. A terrific game - tight and hard-fought - and one that could have gone either way. Moralez' goal ri... Read More
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US FAIL AGAINST AUSTRIA; POOR SECOND HALF, POOR DEFENDING AND LACK OF FINISHING SEES THE US EXIT THE TOURNAMENT.
Jul 15, 2007 | 5:53PM | craigy_f
USA under 20 capitulate to the unfancied Austrians;
finishing and defending woeful in 2-1 defeat.
New stadium, great skyline, soon
to host the final, Toronto welcomed Austria a... Read More
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FIFA Under-20 World Cup, Czech Republic 1-1 Spain, Czech Republic win on penalty kicks
Jul 15, 2007 | 10:29AM | BobbyMcMahon
There is the old adage that if you can’t say anything good, then don’t say anything at all. So in terms of the Czech Republic’s performance against Spain I can say that they do take penalties... Read More
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