Weekend Dose 02.22.09

By: Laurie | February 22nd, 2009

Some news to read as we take a look at this gentle, dainty, delicate Up Yours to everybody who says that Nicolas Anelka can’t score big goals in big games:

(And to anybody who feels compelled to point out that this goal was basically all Lampard? Go write your own damn blog.)

Ladies, this one’s for you. Voting starts tomorrow in The Hottie World Cup! (Hottie World Cup)
And to continue the theme, Melissa does her part for the good of all womankind by sharing a Carlos Bocanegra video. (USA World Cup Blog)
To balance things out a bit, gents, check out the Chivas Girl tryouts (MLSnet)
Why Paulo Assunçao doesn’t want to play against Porto (Atletico Madrid Offside)
In support of The Offside (or something), Sport Is a TV Show rebrands the Premier League. (Must admit, these made me laugh.) (Sport is a TV Show)
David James reflects on what records really mean to players. (Just for the record, I love everything David James writes.) (The Observer)
We knew it was just a matter of time, right? A blog devoted solely to the promotion of Special 1 TV (Special1TV)
How did Hiddink beat Villa? Tactical tweaks, little details and smiles. (The Guardian)
And more Hiddink: Who are his youths? (And bonus points to the first person to tell me what movie that title makes me think of.) (View from the Terrace)

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laurie

Alex, I believe one should always take bonus points when offered. You never know when they might come in handy.

But here's some gratitude for a job well done as well. :-)
Alex

My Cousin Vinny, of course.

I don't need bonus points, but a modicum of gratitude would not be out of line here.
Melissa

I just went and voted for the Americans at the Hottie World Cup and FYI Paolo De Ceglie looks like Ashton Kutcher (and that's not a compliment). Our Baby Bradley is losing the hottie fight in a bad way. Torres is also getting his ass beat but the pic they put up is awful!