WTF: Toja an All-Star

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in News, Rumors | 1 Comment »

As reported by both Goff and Ives (and if both those two had reported there were WMD in Iraq, even the Vatican might have jumped into the Coalition of the Willing). I ain't gonna complain, as an alternate selection due to ...

A salute to Steve Morrow

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Posted in News | 11 Comments »

I have to say that since the end of last season, I've agreed with far more of Steve Morrow's decisions than I've disagreed with. It is difficult, from the outside, to know who made what decision or whose connections ...

Sold! For a ham sandwich and a jammie donut.

Thursday, March 13th, 2008 Posted in News | 5 Comments »

Well... not quite. But if Gretna don't come up with about $60k by lunchtime today, then I'm afriad that could well be their fate.   It is looking increasingly likely that they may not even be able to field a full squad ...

Real Salt Lake lands Gretna star player!

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 Posted in News | 6 Comments »

Unless you're an avid follower of the SPL (Scottish Premier League), you're probably wondering "Who the heck is Gretna?". You're not alone. I am Scottish and I still wonder the same thing.  Gretna is a small town nearly the Scotland / ...

USA beats Brazil…

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 Posted in News | 1 Comment »

at the u-17 level.  This is quite the accomplishment.   It was six years since the last US u-17 victory over Brazil.  Combined with the u-20 victory over Brazil in the recent u-20 World Cup you could easily see how upset the Brazilians ...

New blog for the daily routine…

Friday, November 16th, 2007 Posted in News | 6 Comments »

It takes a lot not to bore me with many of the current soccer blogs...mainly substance and wit.  I am officially adding The Offside Rules to my after-lunch and post-work soccer stroll and invite you to come along for a ...

Supporters’ Club Buys Ebbsfleet United

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 Posted in News | 2 Comments »

Fans of lower-division English side Ebbsfleet United have gotten together to buy their club, according to an article published today.  "The 20,000 members of the site, launched in the spring, have each paid £35 to provide a £700,000 takeover pot. A ...

Houston Trip #1: Friday, 11/2

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007 Posted in News, Travel | 9 Comments »

Next Friday! More details to come on transportation, etc but the Houston FO is providing $15 seats in section 231. To secure these seat contact contact Joel Negron at 713-276-7531. Word on the street is that Houston is expecting ...

We have a banner!

Monday, October 22nd, 2007 Posted in News, Pictures | 18 Comments »

Subtitle: Oh, that's right. We exist. And with authority. For those of you that went to the KC game, there's really no way you would have missed the banner if you were in the west or south stands. ...

Challenge #4: Get your tickets!

Sunday, October 21st, 2007 Posted in Challenges, News | 4 Comments »

Mis Toros -- It's on.  Saturday, October 27th.  Just you, your Hoops, and the hated Houston Dynamo. Lots of details swarming around now about a potential meet-up with the Inferno and members of the Legends Crew this week to be able to ...