From the "stuff you’ll know once you read this" file…
You didn't actually think I'd shut my yap just because some windows closed, did you?I can report that Ryan Nelsen was considering a return to D.C. United when Tottenham swopped in at the last minute. I can also tell you he still plans to come back to t...
Let’s get this party started right.
As in summer, there will soon be a transfer deadline ticker over at MLSS, which I'll be stocking with as much scene-setting and deal-clinching as we can find.Since that won't begin for an hour or so, let's kick off the day with a couple bits. First off...
Taking out the trash
You all know how much I hate fake "reports" about transfers, so let's just bat one down for good. I have fully confirmed that AGF Aarhus is not the SAS Liga team interested in Charlie Davies, something I've been trying to do almost since whatever Danish tabloid that started the rumour first aired it. I...
You’ve been so patient, it deserves goodies.
What's say, since it's TGIF, we make it a treble?After two rejected bids, it appears as though Sochaux have given up on getting Mo Edu. Two sources from different worlds have told me they are about to sign Plan B for that defensive midfield role instea...
Danish appeals court doubles damages for fan’s attack on referee
• Supporter ordered to pay Danish football federation £210,000• Ronni Norvig tried to punch ref in 2007 game with SwedenAn appeals court has ordered a Danish fan to pay the country's football federation nearly 1.9m kroner (£210,000) in damages fo...
Tardiness does not get one on the naughty list.
As I sorted out my goodies satchel for today's offering, it occurred to me suddenly that I forgot to drop one yesterday. Thus, I owe two in this post. And so it will be done.First, I am going to corroborate/elaborate on a report from the always fine Co...
Euro 2012 draw: England to meet France, Sweden and Ukraine in group
• Republic of Ireland face Spain, Italy and Croatia• England's opening game against France on 11 June• Full interactive guide to the groups, fixtures and teams England have been handed France, Sweden and the co-hosts Ukraine as group opponents af...
Goodson and services (updated)
Yep, Clarence Goodson buried the first goal of that game (and his first of the season) from an 18th minute free kick and then marshaled the Brøndby backline in a 2-1 win over FC Copenhagen that now gives Michael Parkhurst's FC Nordsjælland a chance t...
Denmark 2-1 Finland | International friendly match report
• Denmark 2-1 FinlandNicklas Bendtner was again on target as the Euro 2012 finalists Denmark registered their second victory in four days by coming from a goal down to defeat Finland 2-1 in a friendly in Esbjerg.Finland took the lead in the 18th minu...
Extra time
Have had things popping on me all day, so the Paris gonzo is bumped again until tomorrow. For now, let's do another one of these from my U-23 camp chat with Sebastian Lletget.On what the Championship looks like up close:"I've never seen a second division like it. The pace is ridiculous. Even if some players...
Rolfe! Rolfe! (updated)
After Odense BK knotted the match, Chris Rolfe struck again six minutes from time to give Aalborg a big 2-1 win. The former Fire man doubled his season tally to four, putting him tops on the team, as AaB snapped a five-game victory drought. The high...
Danes the winners in FIFA numbers game
The calculation of the FIFA rankings may be a mystery to many soccer fans, but the football associations are well aware of the value of a high ranking.
