by J Hutcherson | May 5th, 2006
Quick version today.
What I’m Watching
What will save us from the Friday shutout? Nothing, unless you happen to have Setanta Channel. It’s promotion playoff time, and they’ve got the first leg of Leeds United - Preston North End, aka Eddie Lewis trying to keep his old club from getting promoted live at 2:30pm. As of an email I got earlier today, the Crystal Palace - Watford first leg at Selhurst has yet to sell out. Interesting in and of itself. All Times Eastern
Quote Of The Day
“The FA had to pick the best man for the job and I believe they have. That’s all that matters. I’ve got the knowledge and experience. I’ve taken part in big games, won big games and been successful whichever club I’ve been to. And I’ve worked with the top players which I think is essential for this job.” newly crowned England manager Steve McClaren.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: Europe
It may feel unnatural - but let’s look on the bright side — from The Guardian’s Richard Williams.
From Hal to Henry: the great leap — from The Times’ Simon Barnes.
Playing the numbers game — from Soccernet’s Roberto Gotta.
Dave Whelan: ‘I’ve said to the manager that anybody he sells, I’ll give him the money and double it’ — from The Independent’s Brian Viner.
The Wonderful World of Soccer Media: USA
Marketers hoping U.S. team scores with soccer advertisers — from The Newark Star-Ledger’s Matthew Futterman.
Chivas USA: O’Brien has a healthy attitude — from The LA Daily News’ Matt Zimmerman.
No second chance for Berhalter in Germany — from Soccernet’s Ives Galarcep.
Sandy ’still working’ on soccer stadium deal — from The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jacob Santini.
Hey, Real S.L., try the independent approach — from The Deseret Morning News’ Brad Rock.
Real Relocation? — from Soccer America’s Ridge Mahoney.
Romario’s debut is finally set — from The Miami Herald’s Michelle Kaufman.
Big Picture
The first jet set — from The Denver Post’s Bill Briggs.
It’s always Shaq’s show — from The Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero.
Shock and Roar: Tigers Play Ball — from The New York Times’ Joe Lapointe. Registration Required
Commish digs in for Q&A at Fenway — from The Boston Herald’s Michael Silverman.
Fixing a franchise — from The Washington Times’ Mark Zuckerman and Tim Lemke.
IRL Race Is Out of the Running — from The LA Times’ Bill Shaikin.
Comments, questions, solutions to problems that have yet to present themselves. Please, tell me all about it.