Everything Settles Back To Normal
Nice to see everything returning to normal in the world after a crazy weekend. In yesterday's midweek games, Burnsenal and the Chelsealution got their offensive acts together again (albeit against crappy teams) and are still battling each other out for the dream table title. And, shockingly, Real Salt Lake scored a goal (without Clint Mathis no less) breaking a streak that was challenging MLS records (their last goal was May 18).
1. FC Dallas (a.k.a. Burnsenal) [9-2-3] 30 pts. GD: +12
2. New England Revolution (a.k.a. The Chelealution) [8-1-4] 28 pts. GD: +13
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (a.k.a. Angelpool) [7-4-3] 24 pts. GD: +5
4. Chicago Fire (a.k.a. Chicagton) [7-6-2] 23 pts. GD: +2
5. MetroStars [5-3-5] 20 pts. GD: +7
6. DC United (a.k.a. United United) [5-4-4] 19 pts. GD: +3
7t. San Jose Earthquakes [4-3-6] 18 pts. GD: +3
7t. Kansas City Wizards [4-3-6] 18 pts. GD: +3
9. Colorado Rapids [4-8-2] 14 pts. GD: -3
10. Columbus Crew [4-8-1] 13 pts. GD: -12
11. Real Salt Lake [3-8-3] 12 pts. GD: -13
12. Chivas USA [1-11-3] 6 pts. GD: -20
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Another normal thing is that Eddie Lewis is changing teams again in the Colaship to again pursue that elusive Premiership promotion for himself (and of course his team). This time it's Leeds United. I guess he figured that if Preston North End wasn't going to make the jump last year with everything going right at the end of the season they never were.
I'm not sure how I feel about this because Preston North End really hasn't done anything to show they won't challenge for promotion again (like fire sale their players who really clicked at the end of last season). Leeds United meanwhile have signed a few players but really haven't made that huge move that will show they're going to rise from mid-table.
My theory on the whole thing is that Leeds United, who drew the largest crowds in the whole Coca Cola Championship last year are larger in both payroll and publicity (playing for Leeds is one of the few places where players won't get lost in the "second division").
So, I'm guessing Eddie Lewis has admitted to the fact that he'll never start in the Premiership so now he's willing to settle for Premiership crowds in a Premiership size stadium with something slightly less than a Premiership bench player's payroll.
The saga continues.
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Finally, normality in England is brought back as the EPL fixtures for 2005/6 were announced early this morning United States time (anywhere from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.).
The thing that stands out about the first week is that Chelsea opens away against Wigan. This is great for the little team in the northwest because they will get acquainted with two things really quick - a huge away crowd (well as big as their stadium will hold) and a huge loss.
On a personal note, I'd like to thank the EPL for scheduling one of this year's Fulham/Manchester City matches in Manchester on the day after my birthday (the other being November 5 in London). This isn't normal to have such a great birthday present.
1. FC Dallas (a.k.a. Burnsenal) [9-2-3] 30 pts. GD: +12
2. New England Revolution (a.k.a. The Chelealution) [8-1-4] 28 pts. GD: +13
3. Los Angeles Galaxy (a.k.a. Angelpool) [7-4-3] 24 pts. GD: +5
4. Chicago Fire (a.k.a. Chicagton) [7-6-2] 23 pts. GD: +2
5. MetroStars [5-3-5] 20 pts. GD: +7
6. DC United (a.k.a. United United) [5-4-4] 19 pts. GD: +3
7t. San Jose Earthquakes [4-3-6] 18 pts. GD: +3
7t. Kansas City Wizards [4-3-6] 18 pts. GD: +3
9. Colorado Rapids [4-8-2] 14 pts. GD: -3
10. Columbus Crew [4-8-1] 13 pts. GD: -12
11. Real Salt Lake [3-8-3] 12 pts. GD: -13
12. Chivas USA [1-11-3] 6 pts. GD: -20
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Another normal thing is that Eddie Lewis is changing teams again in the Colaship to again pursue that elusive Premiership promotion for himself (and of course his team). This time it's Leeds United. I guess he figured that if Preston North End wasn't going to make the jump last year with everything going right at the end of the season they never were.
I'm not sure how I feel about this because Preston North End really hasn't done anything to show they won't challenge for promotion again (like fire sale their players who really clicked at the end of last season). Leeds United meanwhile have signed a few players but really haven't made that huge move that will show they're going to rise from mid-table.
My theory on the whole thing is that Leeds United, who drew the largest crowds in the whole Coca Cola Championship last year are larger in both payroll and publicity (playing for Leeds is one of the few places where players won't get lost in the "second division").
So, I'm guessing Eddie Lewis has admitted to the fact that he'll never start in the Premiership so now he's willing to settle for Premiership crowds in a Premiership size stadium with something slightly less than a Premiership bench player's payroll.
The saga continues.
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Finally, normality in England is brought back as the EPL fixtures for 2005/6 were announced early this morning United States time (anywhere from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.).
The thing that stands out about the first week is that Chelsea opens away against Wigan. This is great for the little team in the northwest because they will get acquainted with two things really quick - a huge away crowd (well as big as their stadium will hold) and a huge loss.
On a personal note, I'd like to thank the EPL for scheduling one of this year's Fulham/Manchester City matches in Manchester on the day after my birthday (the other being November 5 in London). This isn't normal to have such a great birthday present.
posted by incendiarymind at 6:49 AM
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