Articles tagged with "review"
Review: Bianconeri Bow Before Ballardini
By Steven | October 6th, 2008Wow. I expected a draw, but I never expected bringing home the bacon (or the panchetta) from the Olimpico in Torino. I haven't seen much ...
What. Was. That.
By Al | October 5th, 2008How do I go about in writing about a 6-1 loss? Do I begin talking about the abysmal defense? Or the ineffective midfield that looked lost ...
Barca 6-Atletico Madrid 1, a.k.a. "Everybody, shut your stinkin' holes!"
By Kevin | October 4th, 2008This was a statement match, everyone. And the statement is "Shut up. Leave us alone, leave our coach alone, leave our players alone. We're in ...
Well, That Wasn't So Easy...
By Al | October 2nd, 2008Atlético Madrid 2 - Olympique de Marseille 1 Aguero (4') Niang (16') Raúl García (22') We won and got the important 3 points in our Champions League group, but ...
Shakhtar 1-Barca 2, a.k.a. "Augggg...um...yaaaaaay!"
By Kevin | October 1st, 2008Okay, the last time I wrote "Are you kidding me?" I'm just not sure what to write this time as our lads have done it ...
Livorno Leftovers ; The Week That Was
By Marco Stucazzo | September 29th, 2008Another loss less week and 2 points added to the board. Livorno managed to tie Bari 0-0 last Tuesday and obtained the same scoreline on ...
Serie A Weekend Round-up: Giornata 5
By Francesco | September 29th, 2008When looking at the schedule of the 5th Giornata, all eyes had to be on Milan-Inter. The Derby was important not only for fans of ...
Luis Fabiano's Kick to Our Mental Groin
By Al | September 29th, 2008Atlético Madrid 0 - Sevilla 1 Sevilla deserved to win. Before this match we were flying high like a bird, and the Sevilla Slingshot of Doom™ ...
Espanyol-1, Barca-2, a.k.a. "Are you KIDDING me?"
By Kevin | September 27th, 2008Yes, it's the moment from my man of the match, Thierry Henry. But more on that later. There's a lot to say here, but I'm ...
Sinama: Butt-saving Frenchman on Duty
By Al | September 25th, 2008Getafe 1 - Atlético Madrid 2 29' Sinama-Pongolle 75' Albin 82' Sinama-Pongolle We won, but we ended up paying the price losing Maniche in the 13th minute because of ...
Barca 3-Betis 2, a.k.a. "Not as close as it seemed."
By Kevin | September 24th, 2008Okay. This was a redemption match of sorts for two players who were on the outs (only one with me, it must be said): Eric ...
Sporting Gijon 1-Barca 6, a.k.a. "A night in the box"
By Kevin | September 21st, 2008SPF 45. Blows by you like a cool Caribbean breeze, lasts all day, to make sure that it stays put for long-lasting effect. No, this isn't ...
Goals, goals, goals.
By Al | September 21st, 2008Atlético Madrid 4 - Recreativo Huelva 0 Kun Agüero scores again. Is that even surprising? Seriously though, how deadly is this guy? Three goals in five days. ...
Barca 3, Sporting 1, or "See what I mean?"
By Kevin | September 16th, 2008This picture was chosen for a very good reason: It contains two of the stalwarts of today's most excellent Champions League group stage tie against ...
Barca 1-Racing 1, a.k.a. "Close but no cigar."
By Kevin | September 13th, 2008Well, it just wasn't to be. This was, philosophically and psychologically, a must-win game for the lads. Statistically? Sure we can afford a couple of ...
Numancia 1, Barca 0, a.k.a. "I think, therefore I am....NOT!"
By Kevin | August 31st, 2008Holy crap! Who knew that Guardiola and Rijkaard exchanged the Barca playbook? Or wait a minute....GolTV fooled us, and showed a match from last season, ...
Second Trimester Review
By Dave Martinez | August 21st, 2008We are now 2/3rds the way in! Lets take a look at our last 10 games. OVERALL: 7-6-7 LAST 10: 3-3-4 The Second Trimester (and ...
Barca 2-Boca Jrs. 1, or "All's Well That Ends Well"
By Kevin | August 16th, 2008Yee. Freakin'. Haa! This triumphant pose, struck by our saviour, also perfectly captures my mood after today's Trofeo Joan Gamper victory. I don't give a ...
Barca 4, Wisla Krakow 0, a.k.a. "This could be the start of something big"
By Kevin | August 14th, 2008This picture was chosen for a very good reason, one that is as good as any to start this match report with: Henry and Eto'o. The ...
The 35 Moments I'll Remember the 2007/8 Champions League for
By Rob | May 29th, 2008This season's Champions League was full of great moments. Below, I list the 35 that made my season. Remind me of the one's I missed ...
My thoughts and reactions and review of The Final.
By Rob | May 22nd, 2008So there we have it, Manchester United are Champions of Europe once again, having won against Chelsea last night on penalty kicks after the sides ...
Lazio 2 Napoli 1: E Finita La Stagione
By fortunato | May 18th, 2008In what many Lazio tifosi believe will be current coach Delio Rossi’s last game with the biancocelesti, his squad did celebrate an end-of-season victory in ...
Real Murcia 3-Barca 5, a.k.a. "What's up with the glass?"
By Kevin | May 18th, 2008So. Is the glass half-full, or half-empty? Depends. The half-fullers will say "See, the lads just needed to relax and be a bit more direct, so ...
Barca 2-Mallorca 3, a.k.a. "Too much ugliness all around"
By Kevin | May 11th, 2008Must look good in blue and red, great first touch mandatory. Must be a team player and a fast learner. Patience and ability to learn ...
Evil Empire 4-Barca 1, or "Pimp slap is front of the hand, back of the head."
By Kevin | May 7th, 2008That's what we did. Rolled over and showed our goddamned bellies like a submissive dog, at a time when we should have been playing for ...
Atalanta 3 - 2 Livorno ; The Fat Lady is getting Ready to Sing !
By Marco | May 5th, 2008What a frustrating game !!! The only reason I’m not extremely pissed off right now is because we’re still mathematically in the running towards being ...
Barca 6-Valencia 0 or "Like unto a peacock."
By Kevin | May 4th, 2008That's right. Just like a peacock. You heard me. Beautiful plumage, lovely to look at, and what does it mean? Is there satisfaction in having ...
Man U 1-Barca 0, a.k.a. "No silver for you!"
By Kevin | April 29th, 2008I'm going to be brief with this one because it's late and my legs are tired from a long, cold ride home to watch a ...
Livorno 1 - 4 AC Milan, Pippo Picks Up Points at The Picchi
By Marco | April 27th, 2008Sorry about the non-non-preview guys… I didn’t get the chance to see the game, but I’m sure Vincent, who was at the Armando Picchi for this ...
Barca 0-Espanyol 0, a.k.a. "Making Kameni look good"
By Kevin | April 19th, 2008Let's just give him a pedicure, a nap and a bottle while we're at it. Repeat after me: If you shoot the damned ball where the ...
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