It's amazing how things can sometime go full circle. It feels weird blogging back here again, but it's safe to say I'm back. For those who don't know me, I'm Johnathan Starling. Started out blogging on the old Community and it's even safer to say plenty has changed here since I started blogging and hosting […]

The two-time defending champion of England and current champion of Europe experienced quite the drawn-out saga this summer, as there were times when it seemed certain that Cristiano Ronaldo, the most talented player in the world, would be leaving Old Trafford for Real Madrid. He stayed put, delaying his inevitable move to the club he […]

With today’s announcement that the injury prone and ineffective DaMarcus Beasley has been added to the US squad going down the Guatemala for the most important match of the Bradley era, some suggestions for Coach Bradley. STOP CALLING THE SAME PLAYERS INTO THE NATIONAL TEAM IRRESPECTIVE OF CLUB FORM OR GENERAL QUALITY. In other words, […]

Kyle Beckerman is among several outstanding players missing from Bradley's recent call ups With today's announcement that the injury prone and ineffective DaMarcus Beasley has been added to the US squad going down the Guatemala for the most important match of the Bradley era, some suggestions for Coach Bob Bradley. STOP CALLING THE SAME PLAYERS […]

The second week of the CCC season kicks off Saturday after Carling Cup action during the week. Here are the match-ups for the upcoming weekend. The teams recent form is in the brackets and the venue its being played at is shown as well. Burnley(L) v Ipswich Town(L) – Turf Moor Southampton (L) v Birmingham […]

It can be strongly argued as it will be here that the greatest player in American footballing history is finally coming home. Kasey Keller signed with the Seattle Sounders FC yesterday and while the club continues in USL-1 this season, Keller will play for the club next year in MLS. Keller was a trailblazer for […]

It can be strongly argued as it will be here that the greatest player in American footballing history is finally coming home. Kasey Keller signed with the Seattle Sounders FC yesterday and while the club continues in USL-1 this season, Keller will play for the club next year in MLS. Keller was a trailblazer for […]

Rafa Marquez and his mates play as many games in the US as on Mexican Soil these days/ Photo from esmas.com Many I speak to wonder sometime quietly why the Mexican National Team seem to play all its friendlies on US soil and not in its home country. These same people wonder what affect this […]

Manchester City are in danger of an early exit from Europe after a shock 1-0 home defeat by Danish side Midtjylland in their UEFA Cup second qualifying round first-leg match on Thursday. The loss adds to the ongoing turmoil at the club. Mark Hughes had been obliged to state publicly he would be staying at […]

It's Friday, so if you're in the mood for I'd-rather-be-reading-than-working, here are several very revealing Premier League-related articles from around the world. Enjoy. "Credit Crunch Makes Premier League Clubs Feel The Squeeze" (The Telegraph). Read how the Credit Crunch, which started in the U.S., is having a major impact on Premier League clubs this summer. […]

Like many of you, I've been hooked by the Olympic Games. I've consumed an extraordinary diet of gymnastics, swimming and beach volleyball on TV this past week. Now I'm looking forward to the track and field part of the games, which begins today. But while the Olympic Games has dazzled us with amazing feats, it's […]

For the upcoming Premier League season, I have one wish. If you're a neutral follower of the league, as I am, all I wish is that we can find a team that has the balls to play attractive, attacking football and that isn't afraid to go for the jugular against the Big Four. Simply put, […]

In a feel good and somewhat bizarre story, Matt Taylor who took a beating on a pathetic Chivas USA team in the inaugural season of the league and most recently a standout for amateur celebrity side Hollywood United has signed in the German Bundesliga. “Taylor has been training with Koblenz for the last 10 days,” […]

In a feel good and somewhat bizarre story, Matt Taylor who took a beating on a pathetic Chivas USA team in the inaugural season of the league and most recently a standout for amateur celebrity side Hollywood United has signed in the German Bundesliga. "Taylor has been training with Koblenz for the last 10 days," […]

I'm yet to find a high quality Serie A fantasy footie game to manage so I still try my hand at picking the best Premier League team just like the rest of you. The English Premier League season starts in two days and surely a number of us have already entered one or more fantasy teams but have you done your research? […]