Monthly Archives: December 2013

The 19/38’s Premier League XI

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Moesquare

We’re officially half way through the EPL season, and god has it been glorious or what! So many narratives in only such a short time. So much Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. Loads of wacky results that depending on how … Continue reading →

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Atlético Madrid: Europe’s Underappreciated Power

Posted on December 29, 2013 by jerblaber

The Manzanares is a river that begins flowing in the Sierra de Guadarrama, a mountain range in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. Flowing southeast from its source, the Manzanares enters the city of Madrid via the El Pardo barrio. … Continue reading →

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18/38’s EPL Update: Vincent Tan’s Heel Turn is Complete

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Moesquare

18/38’s of the EPL season has come and gone, which is in fact reducible to 9/19’s for anyone keeping score or using an abacus. It’s the festive holiday season. Families are spending time with loved ones, roasting marshmallows along the … Continue reading →

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“What is life without hate?” – Roger Bennett I don’t like Jose Mourinho. I just don’t get the love affair with the man at all. Sure, he’s a brilliant tactician and a great man manager who seems to get the … Continue reading →

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Doctor Impossible | Leave a comment

Luis Suarez; The Uruguayan Wonder

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Moesquare

When Luis Suarez signed with Liverpool for £22,800,000 in January 2011; following his time at Ajax when he scored 81 goals in 110 matches, he and Andy Carroll were following on the footsteps of Fernando Torres’ shocking transfer to Chelsea. … Continue reading →

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Man City and the Pursuit of Unadulterated Dominance

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Moesquare

Hey, did you guys know that Manchester City is good at playing this game called “Soccer”? OK that last sentence won’t be a candidate for the Subtlety HOF, but the point still stands. Manchester City have been phenomenal at home, producing … Continue reading →

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16/38’s EPL Update: You’re Getting Sacked in the Morning!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Moesquare

16/38’s of the EPL season has gone by (reducible to 8/19’s for the mathematicians out there), and boy are the narratives coming in with the type of fervor that’s very English Premier League. We’ve had two managers sacked in Andres … Continue reading →

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The 15/38’s EPL Update

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Moesquare

We’re 15/38’s through the EPL season, one in which narratives have been flip flopping more than a fish out of water. 4 weeks ago, I did a 11/38’s version, in which my final words “This season so far has been fucking … Continue reading →

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Pep Guardiola’s Infinite Pursuit of Perfection

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Doctor Impossible

I am a Pep apologist. I have to be. The manager gave me my favorite football moments. From the 5-0 shellacking of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid to the Denny Green inspired “puto amo” speech, that guy has been responsible for … Continue reading →

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