Author Archives: Gregor

U11 boys shooting: video analysis

Posted on June 20, 2012

I was working with my U11 boys gold team last night and used my phone to shoot some video. It really is a fantastic tool having a pocket size HD video recorder at training and I plan to use it … Continue reading →

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This is not a good goal

Posted on June 18, 2012

Just had a moan about this on Twitter so I thought I’d quickly add some detail and context. The US Women’s National Team played Sweden today and in several places, including the New York Times I found myself reading how … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian reporter meets Dutch fans

Posted on June 15, 2012

Ever had one of those days at work? I’m thinking her producer totally set her up for this.  

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My Euro pool: Day 2

Posted on June 10, 2012

My pool is run thru a Dutch website. The interface is a bit all over the place but once you figure out the navigation and get past being besieged by ads about girls who desperately want to meet me and … Continue reading →

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Messi hat trick in Argentina win over Brazil (with video)

Posted on June 9, 2012

While most of us were labouring through a viewing of Germany beating Portugal 1-0, Argentina and Brazil were lighting up MetLife Field in New York (New Jersey?). Messi finally seems to be replicating his Barcelona form for country as he … Continue reading →

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Canada v Cuba: World Cup qualifier

Posted on June 8, 2012

Let’s go with some live blogging for this one. Field really does not look that bad. It’s not great and Gerry Dobson is saying it’s hard and bumpy but the bigger problem is it’s 32 degrees and very humid. For … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Day 1

Posted on June 8, 2012

My picks: >> Poland 0 – 0 Greece << That’s what I’ve got as the score in my pool. Problem is I’ve seen the bottom of more pools than over-indulgers at a Rolling Stones after party >> Russia 2 – … Continue reading →

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My Euro theme song: Theme from Sparta FC (the Fall)

Posted on June 7, 2012

Ah Mark E. Smith, leader of the Fall. Not for the feint of heart nor the mild of manner. Eccentric even by English standards but brilliant all the same. Good music goes with big football tournaments like Stellas go with … Continue reading →

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Canada: Our path to the hexagonal in World Cup qualifying

Posted on June 7, 2012

It all starts tomorrow. On a dodgy pitch in Cuba, Canada’s World Cup qualifying begins in earnest after dispatching some minnows, unimpressively it must be said, in a preliminary round last year. In a group that has no clear favourite … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Brazil World Cup: I’m in

Posted on May 30, 2012

It’s only two years and a bit away. It’ll go by fast. I wanted to get this post out before the Euro hits and that absorbs everyone’s attention. The World Cup is coming to Brazil for the first time since … Continue reading →

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