WRITERS
Bobby McMahon
You can see me on the Fox Soccer News broadcast in the US on the Fox Soccer, in other parts of the world on FSI and in Canada on Soccer Central on Sportsnet. I also contribute to "TSN 1290 radio," as well as other radio stations across the continent and I write a regular column for Forbes.com. More articles by Bobby McMahon. RSS.
Russell Berrisford
Russell’s support of Derby County eventually led him to leave the country. He has lived in Canada since 2007 and currently writes about soccer for The Vancouver Sun. More articles by Russell Berrisford. RSS.
Steven Dreger
Steve Dreger is a journalism graduate. After attending the 2006 World Cup as a fan, Steve worked as an overseas reporter at the 2008 Euro Cup and the 2010 World Cup More articles by Steven Dreger. RSS.
Dean Kriellaars
Dean Kriellaars, PhD, CEP is an exercise physiologist that works in rehabilitation, and in high performance sport. More articles by Dean Kriellaars. RSS.
Colin Jose
Colin Jose has been researching the history of soccer in both Canada and the United States for over 40 years, and is regarded as the leading figure in this field. More articles by Colin Jose. RSS.
Eoin O'Callaghan
Eoin has worked in sports broadcasting in Ireland as a researcher, reporter, presenter and producer. He is currently a soccer reporter/anchor with the Fox Soccer Report More articles by Eoin O'Callaghan. RSS.
Derek Taylor
"Derek has been an anchor on the Fox Soccer Report since 2007. His extensive background in North American sports and his fascination with math gives him an unusual perspective on soccer." More articles by Derek Taylor. RSS.
CONTRIBUTORS
Special to Soccer Report Extra
Arbeiter
Michelle Ackermann
Russell Berrisford
John Bladen
Stuart Brown
Vic Caretti
Jack Huckel
Gus Keri
Alex Labidou
Matt Lorenzo
Sean McMahon
Michael Sebold
Colin Smith
Jeremy St Louis
Tim Villarreal
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TANGENTS
The 2012/13 Barclays Premier League In Thoughts and Numbers
Written by Bobby McMahon on May 21, 2013 | No Comments »
Posted in English Premier League
After 38 rounds of play another Barclays Premier League season is in the books.
Manchester United won their 20th top flight and their 13th Premier League championship. In the sober light of day this one will go down as testament to the.........
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‘It Beats Losing’ as United Draws with Kansas City to End Seven Game Skid
Written by Chris Snear
May 19, 2013 | No Comments »
There are no ridiculous moral victories in professional sports and DC United Head Coach Ben Olsen was quick to point that out after his team’s 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City on Sunday. Regardless, he was certainly encouraged by his team’s effort and a subsequent positive result, snapping a 7-game losing streak. “Not great and [...]
Why David Moyes’ Weakness May Be His Strength At Manchester United
Written by Bobby McMahon
May 13, 2013 | 5 Comments »
The main knock on Ferguson’s successor David Moyes has been the absence of silverware from his CV during his decade long tenure with Everton. At times over the last six or seven seasons Everton has threatened to take that last crucial step only to repeatedly hit a soccer glass ceiling.
Wigan’s Road Very Different Than Their Peers
Written by Bobby McMahon
May 6, 2013 | No Comments »
Last season Wigan was in the bottom half of the table for 35 of 38 rounds and in the bottom three positions for 24 rounds. Over the first 29 rounds of play Wigan had only managed 4 wins and a total of 22 points. Over the remaining 9 rounds they only lost 2 games and won 7. Included were wins against Liverpool, Manchester United Arsenal and Newcastle (all top 8 sides last season) by a combined score of 9-2.
Writing Off Spanish Soccer Is Premature
Written by Bobby McMahon
April 29, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Last Sunday, I had pretty much decided to write a piece on the approaching UEFA Champions League semi-finals. I even had the first paragraph done – “Just twelve months ago the accepted wisdom was we were getting set for a Champions League el clasico final. It didn’t happen but the bookmakers believe it will happen this time. Are we getting ahead of ourselves again?”
The Race For Champions League Places And Europa League Consolation
Written by Bobby McMahon
April 26, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs all control their own destiny – but how can that be? Well, Chelsea has to play Spurs on May 8 so one or both teams will drop points. That means that although both Chelsea and Spurs have an edge on Arsenal because of a game less played, only one team can actually overtake Arsenal if the Gunners win their last four games.
Luis Suárez – The Chomp Heard Around The World
Written by Bobby McMahon
April 24, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Given normal circumstances, the game tomorrow night would be the center of attention and then move quickly to the two Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday (Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich) and Wednesday (Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid).
Union Hold On 3-2 After ‘Alarming’ Start Dooms United
Written by Chris Snear
April 21, 2013 | No Comments »
After several lineup and tactical changes, DC United’s 3-2 loss to Philadelphia left everyone in the team searching for more answers. Players were cautious in their tone and choice of words after another disappointing performance that drops them to 1-5-1, still firmly entrenched at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Asked where the team [...]
Relegation – It’s The Most Wonderfully Awful Time Of The Year
Written by Bobby McMahon
April 9, 2013 | 13 Comments »
For the rest of the world and in particular the soccer world, relegation and promotion is a life-source for the game. Play well and you get rewarded; play poorly and you are punished. Darwinism at its most basic and most beautiful.