Category Archives: Get a Grip

Good news: Soccer jobs available! Bad news: see video

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

The Superclasico (Boca Juniors vs River Plate) was played yesterday. You’re pretty much guaranteed mayhem at this derby every time. But the video below is totally over the top. I think there will be some openings for game stewards if … Continue reading →

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Another Barcelona prodigy?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

I’m a bit cynical about these sorts of things as it makes for a great story to say “this is the next Messi” when really it’s just a very talented 10 year old who has a much better chance of … Continue reading →

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That’s a few more than LeBron…

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Xavi posing with all the trophies he has won at Barcelona.

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Hockey vs soccer – toughness vs embellishment

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

UPDATE: LeBron’s been watching Klinsmann videos on YouTube. From last night’s Heat v Bulls NBA playoff game. ************* This has been floating around the internet during the Stanley Cup playoffs… Generally with  a tag line that runs along the lines … Continue reading →

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Odds n Ends

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

* Wish my blog was as good as this one. Good articles and really nice, clean layout. * Here’s another one I just discovered. The Secret Footballer. Supposedly written, anonymously, by a Premier League footballer. I’ve read a few of his … Continue reading →

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Marathon…doing keep ups (really, happening right now)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Got a tweet about this. Here’s the background. John Farnworth, freestyle wiz, is currently doing the London Marathon…doing keep ups the whole way to raise money for charity. Here’s a clip from ITV: Now someone just had a chat with … Continue reading →

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Getting a BCPL buy-in from parents should not involve coercion

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

The new ‘product’ is out there now and players and parents are in the process of deciding if BCPL is for them or not. Like buying a new car they are looking at it carefully, kicking tires, reading up on … Continue reading →

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Try this penalty at your Cup game this weekend

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Dare you…   Thanks to Shank for the link.

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Bale v Real Madrid

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Wonder how well Sergio Ramos is sleeping right now?

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True story: Panyee FC (Thailand)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

Next time you’re not happy with the field you’ve got to play on here, remember the lengths that some go just to play at all (via the Fiver):

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