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February 3, 2008

Freakish Free Kicks . . .

This week's paper has had a look at a selection of set-pieces that stunned soccer supporters.

I mean, we just had to after Christiano Ronaldo's free-kick against Pompey.It was one of those moments that just prompted me to text mates simply to ask "Did you just see THAT?!"

It was special - but it won't be the first or the last time we'll all sit open-mouthed at a bit of brilliance or bewilderment with the ball.

Here's Inside Sport's pick (with thanks to You Tube) -

Roberto Carlos v France 1997

Ernie Hunt v Everton 1970

Thierry Henry v Chelsea 2004 - a few goals in.

Paul Robinson v Watford 2007 - although you have to wait and watch some of the highlights of England blowing it in Croatia first.

Ronaldinho v England 2002


 

February 1, 2008

Cardiff's Pressing Issue . . .

You may know or not know (or perhaps not even care) that the Press are persona non grata at Ninian Park at the moment.

All media are currently banned from talking to City's players since our sister paper the Echo published an opinion piece by ex-Bluebird David Giles.

Now I've already discussed my views on what was said, but my comments are just like Gilo's - an opinion.

Yet Cardiff's players, rightly or wrongly, reckon the original article overstepped the mark.

Continue reading "Cardiff's Pressing Issue . . ." »


 

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