| The Disillusionment of a Once Proud Fan |
[Aug. 2nd, 2007|07:37 pm] |
Dear Premier League;
I am writing you today to express my complete disbelief and disappointment with the way you have handled your responsibilities to the historic sport of football. You have created an atmosphere of ill will which promotes cheating for those who can afford it.
As an American fan of many sports I have seen my share of dishonesty and disruption, but what you have achieved this season is an insult to every fan who has ever watched a match.
Anyone who is in business knows that contracts are binding and can not just be torn up without the approval of both parties. However you willingly took the word of West Ham United {who had already admitted to cheating} without receiving a written confirmation from Mr. Kia Joorabchian stating the contract was in fact dissolved.
Since the end of the season it has come to light that this was probably not the case at all. Unfortunately, you chose not to admit your mistake and take proper action against West Ham. Instead you decided that if you said it was so then it would magically be that way. You have insisted that West Ham must be the ones to negotiate with Manchester United and they must receive the bulk of the 30 million pound compensation.
When Mr. Joorabchian balked that he still had rights you tried to dump it off on FIFA, stating quite accurately that you could no longer be impartial. Now instead of going to trial where the pertinent facts could actually come to light, the parties have decided to settle where West Ham would receive 1-3 million in compensation. Now unless my math is wrong that is 3-10%. Since when does this constitute the bulk of the compensation? Bulk usually means the larger share which at the very least must be 50.1% anything less and it is an indicator that the real owner of Carlos Tevez is Mr. Joorabchian.
If this settlement of a mere 10% is allowed to happen unchallenged by you it will be a slap in the face to the fans who pay to watch their team and are the consumers which all the advertising money you receive is aimed at. It is with that knowledge I will hope that you will finally stand up for the fans and do your duty to them and the sport by either refusing the agreement or ordering a new disciplinary hearing.
I thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Beth McMillen
Palm Bay, Florida |
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| Petition |
[May. 15th, 2007|06:08 pm] |
There is now an online pettiton set up by the sheffield star, (http://www.sheffieldtoday.co.uk) that is hoping to change the penalty set on West Ham for the whole Carlos Tevez saga.
You must email them (starsport@sheffieldnewspapers.co.uk) before saturday the 19th of may, because thats when it gets sent / shown to the FA.
Or alternatively you can go to their specific site for information on the topic.
The website is http://www.thestar.co.uk/blades (click on the justice for football link). |
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| DAMN! |
[May. 13th, 2007|12:42 pm] |
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*bashes head against wall*
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Crap!
Relegated! Fucking Relegated! |
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| World Cup Update |
[Jun. 25th, 2006|05:33 pm] |
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End of First round.
France advanced to the second round on Friday by beating TOGO (With a little help from Switzerland beating Korea) They meet Spain on Tuesday in the Second Round. (SHould be a tough one for them.
Second round so far.
Germany took out Sweden 2-0 yesterday to Advance to the third round (YAY!) they take on Argentina who managed to pull out a win even though Mexico played better.
England took out Ecuador today with an awesome score by Beckham on a penalty kick. (proving again why he is considered the tops at this) Although I did think they were going to have to carry him off the field before the end. England still needs to step it up a bit and I was a bit surprised Peter Crouch didnt play.
Now for the WTF category. England will be playing Portugal who advanced into the next round by 'beating' the Netherlands. This is the perfect example of the phrase. "I went to a football match and a hockey game broke out" This was an incredibly sloppy and pathetic match.
If anymore cards came out I dont think portugal would have enough players to field a team against England. (Okay slight exaggeration but you get my point.) Although I was rooting for the Netherlands was glad to see Christiano Ranoldo (Portugal & Manchester United) go out before the mess started so he wasn't involved. (Although I was sad that he had been hurt)
Still trying to understand why the Netherlands never put in Ruud Van Nistlerooy. Your down by one you are up one man and you dont put in your best scorer? WTF?
So it was a bitter win for Portugal and the refs better not let them pull that shit with England.
Upcoming second round.
Tomorrow Australia plays Italy. Go Aussies!
Switzerland vs Ukraine. No pick.
Tuesday France vs. Spain Go France.
Ghana vs Brazil. Go Ghana! |
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| NOOOO!!!!! |
[Jun. 23rd, 2006|01:17 am] |
Well the bad news first I guess. The USA lost today to Ghana! NOOOOOOOOO! *SOBS* Well that is it for them they have been eliminated. *sniff*
On to better news.
England tied Sweden and finished first in their group They face Ecuador in the next round. The have lost Micheal Owen to a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee. Even worse for him he probably wont be starting for Newcastle till next year.
Germany beat Ecuador to sweep their group. The will play Sweden in the next round.
Australia tied Croatia to finish second in their group and advance they play Italy in the next round.
France plays Togo tomorrow they need to win thier match to advance(plus a few other things in the group have to happen).
I am also hoping Ghana beats Brazil. Actually I am hoping anyone (except Italy) beats Brazil! |
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| World Cup Thoughts |
[Jun. 17th, 2006|05:00 pm] |
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WOW! What a day! Thanks to an incredible win by Ghana over the Czech Republic and an exciting though ref tainted tie between USA and Italy the USA lives to fight another day!
Both Matches were very exciting! I really think Pope should have been pulled out before the second half. He didnt seem to be doing anything right. (he wont have to worry about it for the next match)
Was really sunk by the Red card to Mastroeni, Will have to wait and see if it was just the new FIFA rules or if the ref was going over board the whole game.
Was surprised on the Italian side by the poor play of Totti. I am sure the coach felt the same.
Was very happy with Donovan, McBride, Bocanegra and Keller.
Can't wait till the match on Thursday against Ghana. Hope they play with as much heart as they did today. Of course I will be working. *pout*
In my other team news. England & Germany have made it to the next round. So will be following them.
Would Love to see Australia surprise Brazil tomorrow. |
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| Hockey thoughts |
[Jun. 1st, 2006|10:10 pm] |
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I know I am living in Floirida now but hello!There was a Hockey playoff game tonight and apparently it was a good one! So someone please tell me why ESPN2 had on college softball? WTF! Bad enough ESPN and TBS had on Baseball. and TNT had Basketball(At least that was also a playoff) But there are 5 months left in baseball season!
So what if the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning didnt make it.
The Penguins werent even close but I still wanted to see the play offs!
They had Better show the finals for the Stanly Cup or I will be pissed!
For those who care it will be the Edmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes!
Should be awesome! (Hope I see it) |
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| PITTSBURGH HAS A SOCCER TEAM!!! |
[May. 7th, 2006|08:55 pm] |
My sister who still lives in Pittsburgh just told me today. I thought when the Pittsburgh Spirit ended in 1986 that would be it. But now we have the Pittsburgh Riverhounds! and our high school soccer coach is the head coach!!!
The season is just starting! YES! Another season to follow this summer!
(Official Pittsburgh Riverhounds Site) |
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| AWESOME!!! |
[May. 7th, 2006|03:22 pm] |
LAST MATCH
Manchester United 4
Charlton Athletic 0
The Reds Clinch the #2 Spot in the Premiereship Holding off the Poolers!!! HA HA!!! Just wait till next season Chelsea!
NEXT MATCH
next season! (Where they will be meeting Sheffield. Go Blades! Sorry Sweetz)
( Premiership League Table ) (Red Devil's Site)
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| HOT DAMN! |
[Apr. 30th, 2006|06:39 pm] |
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LAST MATCH WOOT! WOOT!
Sheffield United 1
Crystal Palace 0
That is the way to end a season! Awesome Goal by Morgan for the score!
( The Celebration at Bramall Lane )
NEXT MATCH
Next Season in the Premiership!!
( Coca-Cola League Table ) (Official Blade's Site)
Manchester United got anihalated yesterday by Chelsea so Chelsea won the title. :( Also a few injuries may have hinderd Englands (One of my second teams. USA being my first!) abilities in the World Cup. :( Well hopefully Man U can hold off Liverpool and they should be geared up for next season. They are getting closer!
NEXT MATCH
Middlesboro v Manchester United
Monday 1st May 2006, Kick Off 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM EST)
( Premiership League Table ) (Red Devil's Site)
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[Apr. 22nd, 2006|07:51 pm] |
LAST MATCH WOOT! WOOT!
Sheffield United 1
Luton Town 1
Good to see them fighting hard to the end! Awesome penalty kick by Tonge for the score!
NEXT MATCH
Sheffield United v Crystal Palace
Saturday 30nd April 2006, Kick Off 1:30 PM GMT (8:30 AM EST)
( Coca-Cola League Table ) (Official Blade's Site)
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| Keep the Party Going!!! |
[Apr. 18th, 2006|07:37 pm] |
LAST MATCH WOOT! WOOT!
Sheffield United 1
Leeds United 1
Yay! The Blades tied Leeds today! Good to see them Playing hard and not letting up just because it is in the bag!
NEXT MATCH
Sheffield United v Luton Town
Saturday 22nd April 2006, Kick Off 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM EST)
( Coca-Cola League Table ) (Official Blade's Site)
My Second Team Manchester United also had a great day yesterday!
LAST MATCH
Manchester United 2
Tottenham Hotspur 1
They continue to hold off the Poolers to keep a firm grip on Second! And continue to postpone the blues celebration! HAHA
NEXT MATCH
Middlesboro v Manchester United
Monday 1st May 2006, Kick Off 3:00 PM GMT (10:00 AM EST)
( Premiership League Table ) (Red Devil's Site)
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| I have a challenge for the UK fans! |
[Apr. 18th, 2006|06:53 pm] |
Coca Cola is holding a contest which gives you a chance to win money for your teams (The Blades!) transfer fund to help them acguire new players!
It is free to enter and you can enter as often as you like and the drawing is on the 25th.
1st place gets 250,000 pounds for their team and 10,000 pounds for themselves. 2nd and 3rd get 50,000 for their team and 1,000 for themselves.
The three winning fans will be picked at random and invited on to Sky TV's Soccer AM on 29th April 2006 where presenters Tim Lovejoy and Helen Chamberlain will reveal the winning clubs live on air.
The promotion also offers fans the chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Every fan that enters the promotion three times will automatically go into a free prize draw to win tickets for a game at this summer's showpiece sporting occasion
Click Here to Enter! The more You enter the Better their chances!
Since I am in the US I can't enter! So all those who can enter for me! PLEEEEEASE!!!! |
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| BRILLIANT!!!!! |
[Apr. 14th, 2006|08:33 pm] |
LAST MATCH WOOT! WOOT!
Sheffield United 1
Cardiff City 0
Watford tied increasing the Blades lead to 11 points. Leeds plays Reading tomorrow. If Leeds are held to a tie or a loss The Blades Clinch a Premotion! Go Reading!
NEXT MATCH
Sheffield United v Leeds United
Tuesday 18th April 2006, Kick Off 7:45 PM GMT (2:45 PM EST)
( Coca-Cola League Table )
Official Blade's Site
My Second Team Manchester United also had a decent day today!
LAST MATCH
Manchester United 0
Sunderland 0
They continue to hold off the Poolers to keep a firm grip on Second!
NEXT MATCH
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United
Monday 17th April 2006, Kick Off 12:45 PM GMT (7:45 AM EST)
( Premiership League Table )
Red Devil's Site
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| Some good news for the Blades |
[Apr. 9th, 2006|11:15 am] |
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Watford 1 - Luton Town 1
That is right Watford Tied keeping them 9 points behind the Blades! If I am figuring it right Sheffield wins one more with Watford & Leeds just tieing one of their next games and the Blades will clinch a promotion.
( Coca-Cola League Table ) |
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| YIPEEEE!!!! |
[Apr. 8th, 2006|03:40 pm] |
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LAST MATCH WOOT! WOOT!
Sheffield United 3
Hull City 2
Leeds United tied increasing the Blades lead to 9 points. Watford plays Luton Town on tomorrow. Go Luton Town!
NEXT MATCH
Cardiff City v Sheffield United
Friday 14th April 2006, Kick Off 3.00pm GMT (10:00 AM EST)
( Coca-Cola League Table )
Official Blades Site
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