You may remember our EPL Celeb Supporter Cool Table, but I have found that I missed one. The good news is that the inexcusable omission of Idris Elba did not keep a deep Arsenal "team" from the "crown".
I must confess, I have yet to see The Wire (please notice I said 'yet'). But I am the biggest RocknRolla fan you'll find, and also loved this guy in American Gangster and The Office, even The Losers was adequately cool.
Anyway, enough about me. This is the Idris and Pop Gooners Show...
- Greg Seltzer
Friday, January 7, 2011
Well,how about that?
Zenit St. Petersburg forward Eugene Starikov has been added to the USMNT camp roster, along with U-20 "transfer" Juan Agudelo.Word.
- Greg Seltzer
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Gooch biz (updated)
Several FC Twente-related websites are claiming that a six-month loan plus purchase option deal for AC Milan defender Oguchi Onyewu has been completed, some going so far as to say the club have confirmed this.However, both Twente and Gooch's agent have told me this is not done (though I get the impression it could be soon).
So... everybody stop counting Eredivisie chickens for the time being.
UPDATE: I've been told by a birdie that Gooch is in the Netherlands for a medical that would complete this move, but have yet to pin anyone down for a confirmation and it's getting late over here. My further input on this topic may be made to wait until tomorrow.
UPDATE UPDATE: I've got confirmation and details.
- Greg Seltzer
Eine kleine Bavarian-musik? (updated)
[Photo: Gary Bogdon/ESPN]I am still trying my ass off to get the full details, but Benfica outcast Freddy Adu is auditioning with second Bundesliga survivalists Ingolstadt (who've also been linked with Kenny Cooper this week).
I say 'trying' because no one at the club - and I mean, NO one - is answering a phone. They're not just goal shy! Ze Germans tek ze holeedays kvite seriooos, yaaa?!
I do not know if the Eagles or Aris FC are on board with this, but that's one of the things I will ask if ever presented with an actual Ingolstadt human. Been at it all day, will stay at it until I get the word for a proper MLSS report.
For now, we know Adu is at the club's winter camp and may play in a friendly with Offenbach today. Says the man: "I'm looking forward to my time in Turkey and want to impress Ingolstadt with good performances."
UPDATE: Success!
- Greg Seltzer
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Donovan wins U.S. POY, Lilly retires
A pair of big stories out of U.S. Soccer today, with Landon Donovan winning the 2010 Player of the Year Award for a seventh time. Michael Bradley finished a distant second (169 points to Donovan's 403) and Clint Dempsey (157 pts.) garnered the bronze.
Meanwhile, USWNT legend Kristine Lilly has hung her boots, compelling the formation of a Top 13 list of impressive stats compiled by the attacker. The player also offers up her Top 13 moments.- Greg Seltzer
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Top 5 The Office Cold Opens
Currently on the rebound after a slump in form, The Office has no doubt invigorated the use of several goldmine sitcom laughter schemes.
Along with other recent comedies like our old pal Arrested Development, they've helped influence other shows with things like multi-camera use, lack of laugh track, overlapping dialogue and the now-ubiquitous mockumentary style.
But more than any of these, The Office can lay boldest claim to a golden era resurgence of one artistic TV license: the cold open.
We will now celebrate the best of the best from this sitcom's teaser files. And as you'd probably expect, Jim's antics against Dwight rule this ranking. Each bit is listed by episode title and season/episode number.
Honorable mentions: Dwight follows a curious red wire on his computer (Prince Family Paper - S6E12), Dwight gives a surprising karate demonstration (Murder - S6E10), Dwight tries to give superior Jim a demerit (Women's Appreciation - S3E22), Kevin "brings" his prize chili to work (Casual Friday - S5E24), Jim has Dwight playing hot/cold to find his missing desk (The Fight - S2E6), Jim makes Dwight his Pavlovian Altoids Dog (Phyllis' Wedding - S3E16), Michael gets a little gum in is hair and Dwight applies a very thorough peanut butter "rinse" (Night Out - S4E15), Michael "laps the field" in a radar speed trap sign race (The Duel - S6E12), Michael shows up for his New York interview a day early (The Job - S3E24), Pam is affected and then concerned by Michael's DVD choices (Money - S4E4), Stanley stunningly takes Michael's push-up challenge to get out of work (Happy Hour - S6E21), Toby's surprising return crashes Michael's mood fast (Frame Toby - S5E9)
#5 - "Moroccan Christmas" (S5E11)
The best of several fine cold opens involving Jim playing games with Dwight's desk, this bit was a real Christmas surprise wrapped in pretty paper.
#4 - "Product Recall" (S3E21)
Jim comes to work in character as Dwight, who cries identity theft. Apparently, identify theft costs just 11 bucks.
#3 - "Booze Cruise" (S2E17)
This classic does not involve Dwight's desk, so much as everything on and in it. Jim puts it all in a vending machine, but is at least kind enough to bring a sack of nickels for the suddenly poor butt.
#2 - "Branch Closing" (S3E7)
Even while slumming it in Stamford, Jim finds a way to get Dwight. This time, "Future Dwight" faxes a dire warning to Mr. Schrute. Caught up in it by happenstance, something tells me Stanley was not initially interested in believing he'd give thanks later.
#1 - "The Cover Up" (S6E24)
Call me a softie for PB&J, but they are indeed a special couple. What is more romantic than new parents that will expend such great effort for such a subtle laugh and end up willingly side-by-side in a blinking Morse Code firefight? It is beyond excellent to see them pulling cold open pranks together now. We want more... can we get Dwight's entire desk in Jello?
- Greg Seltzer
Along with other recent comedies like our old pal Arrested Development, they've helped influence other shows with things like multi-camera use, lack of laugh track, overlapping dialogue and the now-ubiquitous mockumentary style.
But more than any of these, The Office can lay boldest claim to a golden era resurgence of one artistic TV license: the cold open.
We will now celebrate the best of the best from this sitcom's teaser files. And as you'd probably expect, Jim's antics against Dwight rule this ranking. Each bit is listed by episode title and season/episode number.
Honorable mentions: Dwight follows a curious red wire on his computer (Prince Family Paper - S6E12), Dwight gives a surprising karate demonstration (Murder - S6E10), Dwight tries to give superior Jim a demerit (Women's Appreciation - S3E22), Kevin "brings" his prize chili to work (Casual Friday - S5E24), Jim has Dwight playing hot/cold to find his missing desk (The Fight - S2E6), Jim makes Dwight his Pavlovian Altoids Dog (Phyllis' Wedding - S3E16), Michael gets a little gum in is hair and Dwight applies a very thorough peanut butter "rinse" (Night Out - S4E15), Michael "laps the field" in a radar speed trap sign race (The Duel - S6E12), Michael shows up for his New York interview a day early (The Job - S3E24), Pam is affected and then concerned by Michael's DVD choices (Money - S4E4), Stanley stunningly takes Michael's push-up challenge to get out of work (Happy Hour - S6E21), Toby's surprising return crashes Michael's mood fast (Frame Toby - S5E9)
#5 - "Moroccan Christmas" (S5E11)
The best of several fine cold opens involving Jim playing games with Dwight's desk, this bit was a real Christmas surprise wrapped in pretty paper.
#4 - "Product Recall" (S3E21)
Jim comes to work in character as Dwight, who cries identity theft. Apparently, identify theft costs just 11 bucks.
#3 - "Booze Cruise" (S2E17)
This classic does not involve Dwight's desk, so much as everything on and in it. Jim puts it all in a vending machine, but is at least kind enough to bring a sack of nickels for the suddenly poor butt.
#2 - "Branch Closing" (S3E7)
Even while slumming it in Stamford, Jim finds a way to get Dwight. This time, "Future Dwight" faxes a dire warning to Mr. Schrute. Caught up in it by happenstance, something tells me Stanley was not initially interested in believing he'd give thanks later.
#1 - "The Cover Up" (S6E24)
Call me a softie for PB&J, but they are indeed a special couple. What is more romantic than new parents that will expend such great effort for such a subtle laugh and end up willingly side-by-side in a blinking Morse Code firefight? It is beyond excellent to see them pulling cold open pranks together now. We want more... can we get Dwight's entire desk in Jello?
- Greg Seltzer
Deuce strikes again! (updated)
It's not over yet and we still await the clip, but Clint Dempsey has bagged a corner kick header for the middle tally in Fulham's 3-0 lead over West Brom.
UPDATE: It's ends 3-0 and here is the goal, which made it four straight seasons now that Dempsey has hit for at least six EPL goals.
How many others players have a current such streak that long, including this term? Darren Bent, Dimitar Berbatov, Tim Cahill, Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres - that's how many.
- Greg Seltzer
UPDATE: It's ends 3-0 and here is the goal, which made it four straight seasons now that Dempsey has hit for at least six EPL goals.
How many others players have a current such streak that long, including this term? Darren Bent, Dimitar Berbatov, Tim Cahill, Didier Drogba and Fernando Torres - that's how many.
- Greg Seltzer
Almost back to normal...
My part of NSC will shortly get off its lazy ass, but I offer a few musical tokens to make the surely agonizing wait seem shorter. Later today, I will drop a non-soccer Top 5 and things will return to regular programming tomorrow. Plus, keep an eye out at MLSS tomorrow for my latest Postcard From Europe with Preston Zimmerman.
For now, just desk-jam to some Austin City Limits tunes. We'll kick off with my homeboys Son Volt and close with a "spiritual" laugh.
01-Pixies Austin City Limits
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Dixie Chicks - Live Austin CityLimits 2001 - cowboy take me
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The Arcade Fire - Wake Up (Live on Austin City Limits)
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- Greg Seltzer
For now, just desk-jam to some Austin City Limits tunes. We'll kick off with my homeboys Son Volt and close with a "spiritual" laugh.
01-Pixies Austin City Limits
Geüpload door lowradiation. - Bekijk de laatste uitgelichte muziek video clips.
Dixie Chicks - Live Austin CityLimits 2001 - cowboy take me
Geüpload door beos84. - Ontdek andere muziek video's.
The Arcade Fire - Wake Up (Live on Austin City Limits)
Geüpload door evilosity. - Ontdek andere muziek video's.
- Greg Seltzer
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