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Danny Page, Liverpool
ESPN’s Monday Night Futbol
The UK and USA coverage of Aston Villa’s 3-1 drubbing of Liverpool tonight was mightly impressive. From Jon Champion’s consistently solid play-by-play to Kevin Keegan’s commentary in-studio to slightly above average HD picture on ESPN2, the experience was thoroughly enjoyable.
That is, for all except 101Soccer co-host and Liverpool supporter Joe Curley. Let’s just see he and his guard […] -
Danny Page
Maybe He Can Take a PK
Up until about a week ago, Celtics forward Kevin Garnett was known as a player who couldn’t reach the NBA Finals and couldn’t play big when his team needed him to.
A week from now, he may be an NBA Champion.
If Garnett proves to be a clutch performer as many believe, perhaps he could do what […] -
Danny Page
Pleasant Surprise
Each day at 7PM Eastern, ESPN Classic will air a wrap-up show chronicling the day’s EURO 2008 action.
In addition to Julie Foudy and in lieu of the team of stiffs that analyze the Champions League, ESPN has brought in legendary football pundit Andy Gray.
American soccer fans would mostly know Andy Gray as the grizzly analyst […] -
Danny Page
The Special One’s Resurrection
Reporters, get out your pencil and paper. Cameramen, hit the record button. And Setanta Sports, get a new puppet show, because Jose Mourinho is back in European football.
The former European champion returns to the game with Champions League-underacheivers Inter Milan, who have three straight Serie A scudettos, but haven’t gotten past the quarterfinals of the […] -
Danny Page
Champions League Goes On Record
If the ratings from the UEFA Champions League Final are any indication, soccer is on the rise in the United States.
According to TVGuide.com, last Wednesday’s thrilling final between Manchester United and Chelsea drew 1.1 million viewers on ESPN2, smashing the previous record of the 770,000 viewers that watched the 2006 final.
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101Soccer Live Podcast, Danny Page, Glenn Davis, Patrick Kinmartin
101Soccer Live - May 22nd
On Thursday’s Edition of 101Soccer Live:
- Manchester United tops Chelsea for Champions League title
- Drogba loses cool, Terry misses penalty in classic Moscow final
- Avram Grant victim of tumultuous Chelsea season
- Glenn Davis breaks down Champions League final, MLS season
- Patrick Kinmartin chats with San Jose Quakes keeper Joe Cannon
- Mexican Soccer Minute: Clausura reaches […] -
Danny Page
Lump Of Cole
If Chelsea lose to Manchester United in Wednesday’s Champions League Final, Chelsea’s Claude Makelele won’t be receiving any holiday gifts from his manager, Avram Grant.
In Chelsea’s training session on Tuesday, Makelele sliced into Ashley Cole, leaving Chelsea unsure on his status for tomorrow’s final.
Cole was set to become the first Englishman to play in the […] -
Danny Page
Let Him Be Frank
Frank Lampard is about to play his biggest game for Chelsea. And likely his final game for Chelsea.
Reports from Rome to Rotherham suggest that the Chelsea stalwart has already agreed to a contract with Inter Milan.
The Daily express in England is reporting that Lampard will leave Chelsea immediately after the Champions League Final in Moscow for […] -
Danny Page
The Los Angeles Galacticos?
The Galaxy did it again today, lighting up the score sheet with 5 total goals and 4 in a span of less than 15 minutes.
Supporting cast members Edson Buddle, Alan Gordon and Chris Klein are beginning to take advantage of the precision of David Beckham and the kniving runs of Landon Donavon.
The Galaxy lead Major […] -
Danny Page
Red, White & You!
Bob Bradley released his 33-man player pool for the upcoming friendlies against some of the world’s best teams. The roster will be reduced to 22 men before each game, so expect the usual suspects. Some interesting inclusions are Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), and Nate Jaqua (formerly of Dynamo and Galaxy).
Here’s the […]
