Roy Hodgson = Liverpool FC's new boss. Picture this but in a Liverpool jacket.
Yesterday the rumor mill was churning with loads of gossip about Roy being put in the captains seat and today was the official announcement and he will be appointed on Thursday according to BBC Sport. He will be replacing Rafa Benitez who took over for Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan. It's manager musical chairs this summer. There are some mixed reactions to Roy being named boss. Paul Tomkins of The Tomkins Times based in Liverpool, UK has a great piece on what Hodgson is walking into. Former footballer Peter Beardsley was hoping for Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish to take over as manager. Kenny may have been the most financially smart choice for Liverpool seeing as the club are in debt up to 226 million pounds. LFC secured Hodgson for 8 million pounds, not exactly a sale price. Kenny also has had a stellar record with Liverpool as manager from 1985-1991 boasting a great record (G:297, W:180, L:41, D:76), that is a win percentage of 60.6%. He also won manger of the year three times, wont he league three times (runner-up twice), won the FA Cup twice, and the Charity Shield twice. Now thats a great resume. Put those aside and he already has the trust of the players and the fans.
Now Roy has done some good things as well. He managed to save Fulham from the drop in in the last game of the 2007-2008 season with a come from behind 3-2 win over Manchester City. The proceeding year he brought Fulham to their highest finish ever in the Premier League, 7th, and you can't forgot the amazing Europa League run of this past season that earned him the Manager of the Year award.
I am very excited to see a new manager at Liverpool and can only hope he turns their fortunes around. I'm not expecting them to win the league net year but a top four finish would be great. He has a great starting eleven and with an influx of some cash, hopefully he can bolster the strike force the left side of the midfield. Come on Roy!
He is hoping to lure Joe Cole to Anfield. - Caught Offside -
Since this is a big day for the Reds, Here is a great video from BBC Sport about the history behind the Kop.
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The president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, gave his country's national team a low blow. He suspended the team from international play for two years. Why? Well because of their poor showing at the World Cup. Presidential adviser Ima Niboro gave this statement.
"This directive became necessary following Nigeria's poor performance in the ongoing World Cup."They also released a statement apologizing to all football loving Nigerians. I can't believe they would do something like this. If this is what Nigeria does, I can't imagine what North Korea and Kim Jong Il are going to do.
FIFA has rules about political interference with football, here is there statement.
It will be interesting to see where this goes. Sepp should drop the hammer and hopefully restore some football for Nigeria.
"At the time of writing, we have no official information on this matter," a Fifa statement read."However, in general, Fifa's position regarding political interference in football is well known. Our statutes do not allow for any political interference."
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Photos of Tottenham's new home shirt have been leaked, it's made by Puma and I love it. - Who Ate All The Pies.
The Sun reports that Ashley Cole isn't very keen about England and it's people. Cole was on his Blackberry before heading to the World Cup. Probably not the best thing to do since England's performance in the southern hemisphere was awful. Here is the message.
FLOP Ashley Cole sent a disgraceful message to pals days before flying out to the World Cup - snarling: "I hate England and the f***ing people!"After he returned from South Africa he defended himself with this stunner.
"I always try my hardest for England and Chelsea but the intrusion and pressure I feel is making my life hell."Ashley, maybe you shouldn't have cheated on her-hottness ex-wife Cheryl for a former lapdancer. Karma really isn't being nice to you man.
Yes Please!
Paraguayan fan and lingerie model Larissa Riquelme promises to strip if her home team raises the World Cup trophy on July 11th. Lets go Paraguay!
South Park Germany tribute video!
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Man City finally agree on a deal with Valencia for David Silva - BBC Sport - What a great signing. Man City are going to be insane. The "Big Four" is going to be in shambles. Finally.
City were also impressed by Landon Donovan in the World Cup - Mirror -
Real Madrid are hoping for both Steven Gerrard and Ashley Cole - Daily Mail -
Gary Neville is set to retire and officially become the next pundit at Sky Sports. - Mirror -
Chelsea to separate from John Terry? - Deadspin -
Kaka campaigns against prostitution. - Dirty Tackle - I love the Comic Sans sign.
Xavi = small person - Kickette -
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