Beg to differ, friend.

These Ducks were shorthanded, as just about every team is this time of year, but they had it the worst, and they weren’t good enough or tight enough to overcome their handicap.

Martin Tyler’s commentary is golden. “Mr. Chelsea”... “...and its a chance that has passed him by...”

Better than hearing Chelsea Dagger.

Pontus Aberg is a top 5 all-time hockey name.

It’s sad. The kid’s passing and vision are off the charts.

counter point

They aren’t on the current roster. Most play college or MLS. Because protectionism.

Keep trying, John.

Gedion Zelalem needs to hit the weights. The boy is going to be out of football by his early 20's.

Roy Hodgson.

rubbin’ is racin’

Holy shit: that throw-in! Rory Delap would be envious.

I watched an Everton game last year and the announcers drooled all over Stones for his “world class” ability to play the ball from the back at such an early stage of his career forgetting that, what, such a skill is a minimum first team requirement for any graduating academy defender in Spain, Italy, Holland, Germany,…

I watched an Everton game last year and the announcers drooled all over Stones for his “world class” ability to play the ball from the back at such an early stage of his career forgetting that, what, such a skill is a minimum first team requirement for any graduating academy defender in Spain, Italy, Holland, Germany,…

Ridiculous. He won a few caps and was sold to Manchester City for good reason. He was young, played some excellent games for Everton, and looked like a potential England starting 11 midfielder before injuries derailed his career. He was “very good”. In fact, he looked more a sure-thing than 50 mm Barkley.

Leftovers. Usually not a fan of this twangy garbage, but goddamn this song is captivating. Alas, it might be its association with the show, too.

A better attacker, but the hype around Rodwell was significant and the talent certainly appeared to be there but never developed.

Ross Barkley is Jack Rodwell, Part II.