Wednesday, January 10, 2007

The Grab: 01.10

What? With who? Once again, I get Eurotrash confused with er, feminine. [The Sun]

Graeme Souness attempt to buy Wolves backfires, just like his signings and tactics last year at Newcastle United. [Telegraph]

Think Rafa Benitez had critics before? Whether it's tinkering with the lineup, playing Stevie G in the wrong position, or failing ignominously domestically, he's dealt with a lot of stick, and rightfully so. With an upcoming Champions League tie against champions Barcelona, no chance of winning the league, and now getting dumped out of both domestic cup competitions, Rafa had a little apologizing to do.

Just watching the crowd at Anfield made you wonder how Liverpool fans felt about Rafa's squad selection, given that it was the only piece of silver realistically within reach. To make matters worse, the Reds lose Luis Garcia for the rest of the season after he injured his knee coming in for the injured Mark Gonzalez (out three weeks for a shin injury). It looks like a fight for third or fourth for the Merseysiders. Can't get enough "London-centric, anti-Liverpool" bias? Paul Doyle feeds the fire.

[Guardian Unlimited, Guardian Sport Blog]

Becks Watch: Will this guy please just sign for the LA Galaxy so he can stop showing up in all the soccer news? It's a win-win for the beautiful couple; Posh can finally master her anorexia with the comprehensive coverage of LA's favorite disorder, and he can learn the intricacies of Scientology from his bro, Tom Cruise. Other benefits include: less attention on Landycakes and his C-List girlfriend, Becks can get punk'd by Ashton Kutcher instead of Rio Ferdinand, and most importantly, better eye candy for Sir David. And of the rumors that he was going to Inter? If Inter were willing to let Luis Figo leave for Saudi Arabia, why would they pick up Beckham?

[SportingLife, Chicago Tribune, Reuters]

The good ladies at Kickette give us the rundown on why Teddy Sheringham's lady rubs them the wrong way, but more importantly, like Johnny Gill, she seems to rub the geriatric Sheri the right way. What the hell is a "bathroom delivery driver"? Not a West Ham striker, for sure. [Kickette, The Sun]

I'm sorry, who? Fined how much? Maybe Michael Ballack can loan him less than half of his weekly wage. [The Sun]

-bl

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