UEFA, the European Union and who actually runs the game in Europe.
Jul 23, 2008 | 7:44PM | BobbyMcMahon
A week or so ago it was acknowledged that the six most powerful team sports in Europe were knocking on the door of the European Union asking that they rethink their position on sport. It should have come as no surprise as UEFA, along with the governing bodies of rugby, volleyball, b... Read More
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Euro 2008 - Part 6 of 10.
Jun 02, 2008 | 6:34AM | BobbyMcMahon
Group C Only France and Germany have won the Henri Delaunay Trophy more than once. The French won as hosts in 1984 and again in 2000. There were a number of occasions when the 2000 w... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #76 Responses
Mar 18, 2008 | 7:44PM | BobbyMcMahon
Redfan2000 - Time seemed to stop you commenting on the Inter vs Liverpool game, so what was your summation of the two legs?Bobby – Liverpool was the better team and won it through perseverance and patience. Against ten men and with around five minutes to go in the first leg Liverpool could have easily pan... Read More
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Weekend Preview
Dec 06, 2007 | 6:58PM | BobbyMcMahon
A quirky piece on Brad Friedel.
Gabriele Marcotti highlights the revenue ramifications of the Platini inspired Champi... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #63
Dec 02, 2007 | 7:49PM | BobbyMcMahon
Before we get to the articles I would like to thank all those who stop by on a regular basis and those who contribute. The response each week continues to amaze me as does the respect shown for others opinions…….most o... Read More
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HARD WORKING EVERTON OUTPLAY A TOUGH NURNBURG SIDE AS THE INTRODUCTION OF ANICHEBE PROVIDES THE CATALYST FOR A 0-2 AWAY WIN
Nov 08, 2007 | 5:40PM | craigy_f
Moyes introduces Anichebe for Yakubu and the young Nigerian shows there
pace, strength and skill to win a penalty and score a beauty to give Everton
all three points.
A fantastic European night in the
Frankenstadion. Almost a packed house ... Read More
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Weekend Preview
Oct 11, 2007 | 4:15PM | BobbyMcMahon
Henk Ten Cate will bring attacking verve and a notoriously short temper to Stamford Bridge, writes Daan Schippers. Cate or should it Ten Cate played 21 games for the Edmonton Drillers in the NASL in 1980.
Forme... Read More
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FOREIGN V DOMESTIC PLAYERS IN ITALY, GERMANY, ENGLAND & ITALY; A FOOTBALLING CASE STUDY
Oct 10, 2007 | 10:27AM | craigy_f
Domestic and Foreign – a brief case study of La Liga, Serie
A, Bundesliga and Premier League.
Are foreign players good for a national league? A question often asked and with Sepp
Bl... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #49 Responses
Aug 28, 2007 | 7:54PM | BobbyMcMahon
Atleti – Would this proposal by Platini affect Spain in the same way that it affects England (in terms of handing a Champions League spot to the Copa del Rey winner)?
Bobby - My understanding is that it would impact on the countries that receive four spots every year.
Curtains – Bert Trautmann wasn't British. He was a German POW before he started playing soccer ... Read More
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Speakers' Corner # 21 responses
Jan 30, 2007 | 7:55PM | BobbyMcMahon
verbal97 - Is there any chance that Platini's plan to limit the number of Champions League places to the big leagues comes to fruition? I think it's one of those ideas that sounds nice in theory and when campaigning, but is not practical because if implemented perhaps the talk of a Super League gets more traction.
realmadridcffan - Now that Platini is the President of UEFA and he has said on record... Read More
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Speakers' Corner week 10
Oct 22, 2006 | 7:55PM | BobbyMcMahon
Here are a few articles that caught my attention over the weekend.
Daniel Finkleman looks at the number of shots that teams take and concede inside the penalty bo... Read More
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