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Jurgen Klinsmann: The Anti-Rick Perry (R-TX)

by Miriti Murungi

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If you happened to miss the Republican Primary debate two nights ago, you’ll be forgiven, especially if you were watching the epic New England Revolution-Philadelphia Union 4-4 extravaganza.

One of the special moments during the GOP debate centered around a Governor Rick Perry (R -TX) sermon on his state’s death penalty proficiency and his own sensitivity.

When Gov. Perry was asked by NBC anchor Brian Williams to defend his state’s record of executing 234 inmates, and specifically whether he lost any sleep over the possibility of executing innocent people, Perry said: (more…)

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Daily Banter – 9.21.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Ah, the Klinsmann mess. For those of you who haven’t been following the saga, former German national team coach was recently interviewed about his conversations with the U.S. Soccer Federation about the men’s national team job. Klinsmann confirmed what many had already suspected; namely that he was engaged (more…)

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The Federation Needs To Get This Bob Bradley Thing Right

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Bob Bradley Decide

From Soccernet:

U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati and Bob Bradley met in Los Angeles on Thursday, but no decision was made regarding Bradley’s future as head coach of the U.S. national team, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.

The source also indicated that the meeting was never intended to produce a decision regarding Bradley’s status, and instead was meant to be a debrief of the U.S. team’s performance at the World Cup, the second such meeting the two have had since the Americans were eliminated by Ghana in the second round.

No timetable has been set for when Bradley’s situation will be resolved.

Perpetual limbo.

Seemingly no one knows anything about the negotiations that are not taking place about the U.S. manager position.

We do know, however, that Bob Bradley is interested in opportunities in Europe. The only reason to reveal this tidbit is because Bradley is, well, interested in opportunities in Europe. (more…)

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Daily Banter – 8.16.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

It won’t happen, but it should. Diego Maradona has been rumored to take over at Aston Villa following the departure of Martin O’Neill. Seemingly, the idea is more Maradona’s than Villa’s, but I still would like to take the rumor seriously simply because it offers one of those once in a lifetime entertainment opportunities. No one questions Maradona’s coaching pedigree. (more…)

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Daily Banter – 7.28.2010

by The Chairman

Either Diego Maradona is a bad gambler or he was looking for a way out of the Argentina National Team setup.  Why else would the Golden Boy have forced the Argentina Football Association’s hand by insisting on not making any changes to his coaching staff?  Personally, I think the AFA was trying to take the easy way out by electing to change (more…)

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Daily Banter – 7.12.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

By now, Paul the Octopus is probably celebrating in some Spaniard’s seafood paella if he’s not already being digested. It’s not that I wish any ill on Paul, although I have noted in the past that if Mr. Octopus had any pride, he should change his name back to whatever it is in Octopus. I can’t speculate on what that would be since I don’t speak Octopus, but I’m pretty sure it’s not Paul. Nevertheless, let’s steer clear from side stories. (more…)

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Daily Banter – 5.27.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

By now, Real Madrid has certainly developed an expertise in firing people. Once again Real dusted off the ol’ firing statement for the press and released Manuel Pellegrini, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to wreak his special brand of havoc on La Liga.  It was your standard, blah, blah, thanks for service, blah, appreciate work done, blah, professional, blah, (more…)

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Daily Banter – 5.4.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

Steve McClaren’s recent successes with F.C. Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie have re-branded the former England manager after an underwhelming spell leading the Three Lions.  How quickly times change. Many are now asking whether more English managers should be looking at opportunities abroad.  Shouldn’t we be asking the same of English players?

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Rafa May Soon Walk Alone

by The Chairman

Kool Aid Man Spill

Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez is either insane or trying really hard to get fired.  After masterminding one of the worst collapses in form in recent memory, the Spaniard is requesting £60 million in additional funds for player acquisitions.  Under normal circumstances, his assessment of the team’s needs would be warranted. However, there is nothing normal about Liverpool’s play this season.  With every passing day, it seems that Rafa is looking to deflect blame for the team’s dismal performance.  While there is plenty of blame to go around, much of the blame belongs to Rafa. (more…)

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Daily Banter – 3.16.2010

by Clive Longbottom-Fellow, Esq.

All sports are the same.  Manager gets sacked; new manager gets hired.  Another manager gets sacked.  Manager recently sacked gets the position.  These same crusty individuals keep getting recycled in league after league.  The one great aspect to the Arsene Wenger signing was that there was a collective, “Who?” I like that.  I mean how great (more…)

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