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Patrick Kinmartin
MLS Numbers of the Week
Back (completely) from vacation now and right away got interested in the continuity of starting line-ups so far this season after watching last weekend’s action, as those who listened to the show this morning know.
Here below is a more full illustration of that monologue during the “Three Points” segment. I liked this data because it […] -
Patrick Kinmartin
MLS Numbers of the Week
Since I’m on vacation down in Southern California and not back on show assignments for another two weeks, there will be no MLS “Three Points” to discuss on the air and here on the blog. But here are some quotes from my visit with Chivas defender Carey Talley (pictured above) during my visit to one […]
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Patrick Kinmartin
MLS Numbers of the Week
Here below is that shot-making data I was referring to on today’s show during the MLS “Three Points” segment. It is the percentage of shots scored out of shots put on goal attempted. It’s a great indicator not looked at a lot at all really. It illustrates who is putting opportunistic chances away.
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Patrick Kinmartin
MLS Numbers of the Week
Oz Alonso, the Seattle midfielder (pictured above) whose surprising productivity so far was a topic on my show today, still has a lot to aspire to if he truly is going to be among the top-fouled offensive threats in MLS. Just take a look at last year’s star-studded “fouls suffered” leaderboard and their rates per […]
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Patrick Kinmartin
PKP: They’re Leaders Of The Pack
PHOTO CREDIT: The FA
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Sunderland groggily went into Old Trafford manager-less on Saturday and were seconds away from escaping with a draw for the ages against Manchester United.
Nemanja Vidic’s heart-breaking goal in extra time was appropriate for the theme of the Black Cats’ week. which was thrown into sudden disarray 24 hours earlier when […] -
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PKP: Villa Handsome While Homely
PHOTO CREDIT: Daily Mail
PK’s Premiership/PATRICK KINMARTIN
Life on the Big Four campaign trail continued for Martin O’Neill on Saturday night when another occasion to present the season’s message surfaced.
He walked into the post-match media setup at Villa Park with an artful demeanor as usual, acknowledged the occasion of Manchester United in town with the sense that […] -
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PKP: United Growth Stunted By Arsenal’s
PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian
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There was something compelling about the nearly two dozen fresh-faced under-25 club members at Saturday’s Arsenal-Manchester United clash at the Emirates Stadium.
First off, here was United’s contribution to the group: Anderson (20), Wayne Rooney (23), Cristiano Ronaldo (23), Nani (21), Carlos Tevez (21), Jonnie Evans (20) and Rafael (18).
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PKP: Magpie Fiasco Has Them Spent
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Daylight savings time officially ended Sunday morning, but those shiny player checks Newcastle has become accustomed to writing became a thing of the past early last month.
Embattled owner Mike Ashley (pictured above) put his majority share in the club up for sale on the open market, completing his move out from the […] -
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PKP: Torres Star Of Reds’ Tango
PHOTO CREDIT: Daily Mail
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There is not one of those “if you had to choose one…” mandates for Liverpool between Steven Gerrard or Fernando Torres.
But applying that test to the team’s intentions would bring quite the explicit look into the changing identity of the organization. The general opinion lately (though not the official word […] -
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PKP: Pompey Chemistry Holds Adams
PHOTO CREDIT: Daily Mail
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The front lever on Newcastle’s head coaching application box is still lying flapped open. Frankly, Tottenham’s probably should be. And Fulham’s could fall forward sooner than everyone thinks to watch out for.
In other words, that’s three reasons right there to speculate over Harry Redknapp possibly leaving Portsmouth. Add those to […]
