David N’gog and I were wondering the same thing–how the hell was Pepe the first person to celebrate the second goal on Sunday? [The Sun]
So, um, is Real Madrid an amazingly bad squad without Ronaldo? Raul, Benzema, Guti and van der Vaart (plus filler) lose to a regional team 4-0 in Copa del Rey action [Guardian]
NOOOOOOOOOOO! Sunil to run for re-election, likely unopposed [NY Times]
Sol Campbell put on Don’t Ask, (but mostly) Don’t Tell notice by Notts County [Daily Mail]
Jozy may be let off the hook by Phil Brown [Sporting Life]
As hinted by White Speed Receiver in the comments of last night’s Backpasses, Rio may not have long left with the Red Devils [Eurosport]
Finally:
A gallery of the refs who Sir Purplenose has abused over the years and their stats in ManYoo matches [Guardian]
If you read the Ngog story, do NOT click the “Amy’s boob” story next to it, unless you want a full on Winehouse nipple slip.
Georger: I’m not sure if that was a warning, or an advertisement.
ah, thanks FSC for showing the LFC/Man U game again right now. Just as enjoyable 2nd time around
Anyone on here willing to run against Gulati?
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Big Bobby Hill has taken NUFC off the market, wants naming rights for St James Park. *faceslap*
At least we’re getting a new shirt sponsor, bring back the Brown Ale!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/oct/28/newcastle-mike-ashley-chris-hughton
Umlaut: A bit misleading on the Rio post, eh? Maybe: Red Devils *first team*
I agree with WSR that Rio deserves to sit and think about things a bit (attempted flicky lob thing leading to Bellamy equalizer, anyone), but I don’t think Fergie’s going to sell him (not in January anyway).