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.

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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.

THEN

NOW

Visiting the Rock....

Sorry to all my readers, all 2 of you, for the lack of posts lately - I am currently back in the States visiting my family for a week. I am actually in my hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas, which is not a bad place to live. But it is a rough place to live for a Soccer fan. Not many organised leagues, teams, and not many players. And hardly any one follows the sport. Today I went to a Pub called the Fox and Hound, a self proclaimed "English Pub," and they were not showing any soccer on TV. Furthermore, they would not even be showing the USA v Sweden match later on. Boo.
Such is the life of an American soccer fan in the South US.
More to come later....


Little Rock

Match Skillz Volume 2

Pimpin.'

Footballing Legends - Brian McBride

This pick of mine is a controversial one, but ask any American soccer fan or Fulham FC fan, and they will tell you that indeed, Brian McBride is a legend. While not a man with the greatest football skill, his aerial prowess, non-stop determination, and leadership make him a great. One more thing - he was an underrated finisher.
This highlight reel came out when he announced his international retirement (tear). Check the textbook finish on Van deSaar.


One of my greatest honours:

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Bayern Munich Kit Inspection

HOME 2008-2009


AWAY 2008-2009

Bayern's Home Kit is infamous, and immediately recongizable from a distance. I hope to pick up one soon. I must say that the Away kit this year is pretty cool.
Definetly a thumbs up from me.

Whatta Goal!

I just hope the Keeper's ego recovers from that one. An incrediblke strike though.

Bloopers

Enjoy

Soccer in the White House

Obama's kids do play footy. Long may that continue. You gotta raise them right.

Apparently, the President-Elect supports West Ham United, according to the Telegraph. Not my choice, but fair enough. I'm just glad he likes the sport.

Shaolin Soccer

Our first movie review is for Shaolin Soccer, a 2001 film starring Stephen Chow (whoever that is). This movie combines two of the coolest things ever - Soccer and Martial Arts. You have to suspend belief to watch the film, but the CGI is amazing and there are some humorous moments throughout the film.

Check the trailer:

I know I know, it looks corny. And it is. But definetly worth a rent at the local video store. Pick up some food as well to watch it with. I recommend a plate of rice, crispy shredded duck, and a 500ml bottle of Coke for this one.

Final Grade: 6/10 stars

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Footballing Legends - Zinedine Zidane

One of the greats, with arguably the best first touch. Ever.

Paris St. Germain Kit Inspection

Home Top 2008/09

Away Top - 2008/09

A friend bought me the PSG home top in Paris for Christmas, and its going on the wall. Cool.

Ouch...

This is real. Trust me. The kid was ok, aside from a wounded ego.

Street Skillz Vol. 1

Some of the World's best Football free stylers tour America

Match Skillz Volume 1

Courtesy of BBC's Soccer A.M. and swell editing by Und3Rc0v3R at YouTube.

Song: "What a Job this is" - Devin the Dude and Snoop Dogg