Once in a Lifetime

Time for another soccer movie recommendation. This time I'll be choosing "Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos." I rented this movie my first year of my Masters Programme in Edinburgh (it was broadcast on ESPN in the states). It is a well-constructed documentary about the rise of Soccer, particularly the New York Cosmos, in 1970's America.

You will hear from all of the major players in the doc, minus Pele, who refused to be interviewed without receiving a substantial amount of money. Regardless, you will enjoy the story, and the interviews, especially from Chingala (one of the biggest A-holes to ever grace the planet).
Take away Recommendation: Watch this film with a large meatfest pizza from Papa Johns & a Dr. Pepper

FINAL GRADE: 7/10 Stars

Old School Gaming

Our video game technology had to start somewhere right? Thank God we have evolved with the current Fifa and Pro Evolution gaming franchises. But the kid at least looks happy with his "Intellivision Soccer."

Famous Maradona Clip

"You have to love the ball."
-Diego Maradona

Diego, unfortunately, also loved the fast life and the drugs a little too much. Still, some of his personal mistakes cannot overshadow his brilliant talent, on full display in this famous video of his warm up routine.

So Sorry....

Apologies for the lack of posts lately. I am undergoing a bit of a transition in my life, and it will likely be a few more days before I can get to posting regularly again.
In the meantime, enjoy one video, which I hope will apease all until next time. (I saw this on my favorite blog, TheOriginalWinger.com) Cheers.

Foosball Tricks

Whenever I can afford to settle down somewhere, the first thing I will buy, right after the HD Flatscreen TV with a World Sports package, is a foosball table. This table will go on the 3rd floor of my mansion - next to the Jacuzzi. Then I can practice the following:


Check Youtube for even better foosball compilations.

Soccer Images

Whatta Goal

Straight from the indoor soccer leagues - this goal is famous on youtube.

Hibs Crossbar Challenge

Those who know me best will know why I posted this. I for one still like Soccer AM.

My Next Girfriend Watch....

Lately I've been contemplating getting a new job with one of the new WPS clubs in America (The USA's brand new women's soccer league). The plan is two-fold. First, take a job with a stateside club so that I can continue working in professional soccer. Second, Charm one of the lady players so that she will become my dream pro-soccer playing girlfriend. Who could be so lucky you ask? Well, how about Heather Mitts. US national defender Mitts was voted sexiest female athlete a few years back, and she will be playing for the Boston Breakers come March. Do I have a shot? Highly Doubtful, but we all must dream.

UPDATE: Heather Mitts is engaged. Damn.

Celebrity Soccer Fan Watch

Props to Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show." Represent.

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