Archive for the ‘News & Notes’ Category

Premier League Going Global

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 7th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

The Premier League unveils proposals to play ten games overseas. What does this mean for the future of football?



New England and U.S. Shirts: Verdicts

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 4th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

The past week has seen the two countries I’ve lived my entire life in, England and the United States, both unveil new national shirts. I’m slightly more pleased with England’s retro look, as to me, the United States continue to fail to build any identity with their kits.
The new England away kit was unveiled today […]



Empty Seats in Ghana

By Tom Dunmore • Feb 1st, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

Most reports from Ghana at the African Nations Cup are effusive about the tournament, the country, and the fans enthusiasm at most games. Yet yesterday, it was a shame to read two separate stories lamenting the empty seats at many matches.



Peter Wilt on how to market soccer in America

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: American soccer, News & Notes

Mia Hamm
The Chicago Fire’s former GM and President explains why those running soccer need to think carefully about how to attract supporters.



Liverpool To Be Bled Dry

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 29th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

This Is Anfield
Hicks lets slip how much interest Liverpool will really be paying.



At Anfield with an H & W Fan

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 28th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

It was the prospective giant-killing that tasted so sweet for those minutes it seemed madly possible, and this brilliant account (with fabulous photos) by Hobo Tread captures the big day out for Havant & Waterlooville fans perfectly.  A little taster:
Only 41, 989 more than our last home league game then.
About an hour and a half […]



How should I cast my MyFC vote?

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 22nd, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

MyFC members are voting on whether to takeover non-league Ebbsfleet United. Two contrasting views on the takeover are considered.



Africa Cup of Nations: Open Thread

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 20th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

As the Africa Cup of Nations kicks-off today, do you share our enthusiasm for a tournament that’s seemingly lower on Sepp Blatter’s priorities than the tinpot Confederations Cup? Is the internet enthusiasm over it a sign of a renewed interest in African football, despite Fifa’s disdain? Share your views as the opening game takes place in Ghana.



Ghana kicked out of their hotel

By Tom Dunmore • Jan 18th, 2008 • Category: News & Notes

Ghana
Hosts Ghana kicked out of their hotel ahead of African Cup of Nations opener.