Football

Gerry McDonnell asked:


Tubby Brazilian Ronaldo may be one of the greatest players to ever grace a football pitch, but he’s definitely a poor role model. The AC Milan man let himself down when he invited three members of the late-night entertainment industry back to a motel. It wasn’t just the fact that they turned out to be ladyboys; he shamefully offered to pay them for doing nothing. If I pay a builder to construct a conservatory, and he brings along a few superfluous tools, I’d expect him to keep his head down and finish the job.

This sorry tale was not the only case of mistaken identity this week; Rio Ferdinand kicked a female Chelsea steward after mistaking her for a wall. It sounds like a tall story, but I once kicked the wife by accident; I thought she was her mother.

This is Rio’s first high profile gaffe since that moment of madness a few years ago, when he dated Emma Bunton. I will definitely be dipping in to the 7/1 for a draw between Manchester United and West Ham.

Rio wasn’t the only player involved in controversy at Stamford Bridge last week; Michael Ballack and Didier Drogba almost came to blows over a free kick; they should really have got a room with Ronaldo. I can’t get my head around the 11/2 for a Newcastle win over Chelsea.

The funniest moment of the match came after the final whistle, when the Manchester United players had a Benny Hill style fight with the Chelsea groundsmen. The United boys were completely out of order; Rio Ferdinand should know by now to keep off the grass. Middlesbrough are involved in a real fight, they’ll beat Portsmouth at 11/10.

Rafa Benitez’s decision to wind up Didier Drogba prior to their Champion’s League semi will rightfully be filed alongside Ronaldo’s shemale escapades in the ‘what a massive rick’ category, but both are trumped by my decision to make a move on a waitress when I holidayed in Thailand. I won’t bore you with all the gruesome details, but let’s just say that she wasn’t the only one who received a large tip. I’m far more comfortable with this tip; back Liverpool to beat the imploding Manchester City at 8/11.

Gareth Barry is considering a move to Liverpool as he wants to join a club that can match his ambition. Evidently his ambition is to perform adequately in Europe and never win the league. The Villa can overtake Everton for the UEFA cup spot by seeing off Wigan at 4/7.

Last week was disastrous for Birmingham City. As the Blues threw away a 2-0 lead at home, Fulham were performing miracles in Manchester and Bolton were holding on for a point at White Hart Lane. Maybe there is a little truth in the gypsy’s curse; they should never have sold him to Blackburn. Fulham v Birmingham will be a cracker, I’ll explode when Fulham take the points at 5/4.

Robbie Savage could definitely forge a career in the female impersonation industry once his best footballing days are behind him; somewhere in 1998. Blackburn are a far better team since they dropped the blonde deadwood; they’ll beat Derby by two or more goals at 5/6.

If Reading v Tottenham produces as much action as the reverse fixture, it’ll be quite an entertaining game. Tottenham romped to a 6-4 victory at the Lane; narrowly foiling my bet on ‘no goalscorer’. Reading have deteriorated since then; they haven’t scored a goal since March and only Derby have a worse goal difference. If Tottenham don’t take all three points at 12/5, I’ll be more hurt than when I woke up in Thailand with a worse limp than Heather Mills.

All the warning signs were there with that Thai waitress, she actually warned me that she’d be bringing some nuts up to the room. I thought she meant that I’d enjoy a late night snack - unfortunately, I was correct. I’m definitely right in taking a large slice of the 8/11 for an Arsenal win over Everton.

I’m reminded of my Thai nightmare whenever I see Roy Keane’s infamous challenge on Alf-Inge Haaland; that was some tackle. Roy’s boys have been priced up at 11/2 against Bolton, that’s very, very big.

It was quite ironic that I ended up in a compromising position with a male who looked like a female, as my wife could easily pass for a builder. Aston Villa, Blackburn, Tottenham and Arsenal form a 10/1 accer of which there can be absolutely no ambiguity.



Nelson

Al Terry asked:


Catch Football Fever With NFL Tickets

NFL tickets aren’t that easy to get nowadays. That’s because the NFL has more fans than ever and the game’s popularity has never been at this height. With the advent of virtual games like fantasy football and video games, the appeal of football tickets seems to have skyrocketed.

Facts And Figures

The National Football League or NFL was established in 1920 and currently consists of thirty-two teams, all of which are based in the United States. The league is further divided into conferences and divisions. Teams must go through conference and division wins to be eligible for the championships, known as the Super Bowl. Because sales of NFL tickets for the Super Bowl are so high, television has stepped in to provide coverage of the games. And as an example of how popular the Super Bowl is on TV, consider this- advertising spots for the Super Bowl are the most coveted and the most expensive.

Though baseball is often referred to as the National Pastime of America, it’s the NFL that draws the biggest crowds, bar none. Not only is it the most popular in the country, it also brings in the most crowds of any professional sports league in the entire world. Statistics show that each game draws around 67000 people.

NFL Folklore

One of the most fascinating aspects of the NFL is its brand of folklore that has been passed down over the years. While most of the incidents are passed down through the fans, sports writers and the media have also been responsible for a large amount of folklore. As a result, some accounts are very colorful while others seem to be completely mythical. The majority of them give a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the game.

Football fans with NFL tickets way back in 1934 were witness to what is now called The Sneakers Game. During this game, the Bears played in basketball shoes for better traction on the frozen field. In 1958, the Colts and Giants took part in what is known as The Greatest Game Ever Played. 17 players of that game went on to enter the NFL Hall of Fame. During the late eighties, the NFL hosted the Bounty Bowls, which were two games which pitted the Cowboys against the Eagles. Both games were marked by fiery tempers and a number scuffles. The second Bounty Bowl was even worse because of rowdy fans that began throwing anything they could find, ranging from snowballs to batteries.

Fans that had NFL tickets in 1993 were treated to a game that has gone down in history as the greatest comeback ever in professional football. It happened during a game between the Oilers and the Bills in which the latter team stormed to victory even when they were 32 points down.

Today, watching an NFL game is an experience to be savored. A number of fans take the game very seriously, having special game traditions or costumes that they wear. You’ll probably see a few Hollywood celebrities in the stands too, cheering their favorite teams on. If you don’t feel like braving the crowds for game passes, then simply order them online. You can get in touch with an authorized online ticket vendor for NFL tickets.



Destiny

BarcaBoss asked:


I am currently an elite level soccer player, but I am looking for ways to further develope my soccer skills. I would like to kjnow ome drills and fitness exercises to become a great soccer player.

Cole

Bob Zenoti asked:


The Manchester United Football Club is an English Club that was formed in 1878 and was formally known as Newton Heath LYR(Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway). They have been nicknamed the “Red Devils” and “United”. Their home ground is the Old Trafford stadium located in Greater Manchester. The capacity of this stadium is 76,312 and is of only two stadiums in England, which have been given the UEFA 5-star rating. The current chairmen of the club are Joel and Avram Glazer and Sir Alex Ferguson has been the manager of the club for the past 20 years and the current captain is Gary Neville.

Manchester United have had to fight their way to the top to be the best soccer team in England. They have had their share of hurdles in the past like the bombing on Old Trafford during the Second World War and the Munich air disaster which claimed the lives of eight players of United when the British European Airways Flight 609 crashed on take-off at Munich, Germany. Manchester United were recently defeated in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League on the 2nd of May 2007 by AC Milan where Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite A.K.A Kaka scored the opening goal of the match only to defeat United by 3-0 at San Siro. But one should not forget that Manchester United is the first and only team to win the Treble. They did this in the year of 1998-99, when the Red Devils won the Premier league on the final day by defeating Tottenham Hotspurs 2-1, which was enough to put them ahead of Arsenal who defeated Aston Villa 1-0. United won 2-0 against Newcastle United in the finals of the FA Cup. United also went on to win the UEFA Champions League by defeating Bayern Munich in the final 2-1 during injury time. This was considered to be one of the greatest comebacks ever witnessed in the history of football. The Red Devils have won the English Premier league 16 times, the FA Cup 11 times (a record), the League Cup and the UEFA Champions League Cup twice and the Intercontinental Cup and the European Super Cup once.

Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Ronaldinho in the year of 2003, but the deal fell through. This was because the Manchester United and PSG could not agree upon the fee and lost the bid to FC Barcelona who signed Ronaldinho for £50million. Manchester United’s current first team line up consists of goalkeeper Edwin van der sar; defenders Gary Neville (captain), Patrice Evra, Gabriel Heinz, Rio Ferdinand; midfielders Michael Carrick, Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs (vice captain) and forwards like Wayne Rooney and Luis Saha. Their current starting line up has skilled substitutes on the bench comprising of players from all over the world. They are the Premier League Champions of 2007 with only one match to go in this season and Chelsea six points behind them at second place. Manchester United is to face Chelsea in the finals of the FA Cup on the 19th May 2007 at the new Wembley Stadium.

Considering The Red Devils achievements in the past and the way they have grown as a soccer club and the way they have handled the difficult situations, they can be considered as the greatest soccer club of all time.



Myles

Sara asked:


I have to write a paper on the NFL organization and their executive/managerial strategies. I went to the NFL home site, but they do not have the company history, etc. I googled the NFL and management in many different formats, but have not come up with anything useful. Anyone have any idea where this information might be listed?

Diego

Phil T asked:


In fantasy football leagues, the playoffs are during Week 15 and 16 of the regular NFL season, so when should I start dumping my stars and picking up back ups and for which positions?

Elena

strbrstlvr asked:


I’ve loved soccer my whole life, but I stopped playing my sophomore year of high school. I am now a freshman in college with a massively renewed interest in soccer. I’ve been playing a lot of pickup games and such over the last couple years, but I know I wouldn’t be up to par with my school’s soccer team. How can I improve my soccer to that level??

Jayden