Author Archives: Wes Pickard
Tuesday Ten: Opening Ceremonies Edition
If you were anywhere near a TV Friday afternoon/evening, then you likely already know that the World Cup is in danger of falling behind in the all-important opening ceremonies arms race. The Busby Berkeley song and dance numbers are nice, … Continue reading
The Tuesday Ten: Olympic Squads Edition
On the eve (not literally) of the Olympics, we know you are all thrilled. How often does one team have the opportunity to win every major trophy in a row (we’re not counting the Confederations Cup, to be sure)? Steffi … Continue reading
Top of the Morning
Welcome to Top of the Morning, The Other 87’s very own series of personnel Power Rankings. We take a look at all the action of the last month, and attempt to pick the players who made the best of it. … Continue reading
Oh, What Tangled Webs…
The internet history of Bert Van Marwijk, coach of the Dutch National Team, the 24-hours after they lost to Germany. 7:11a — Wikipedia Edit // “Bert van Marwijk, former coach of the Dutch National Team” to “Bert Van Marwijk, current … Continue reading
The Tuesday Ten: Best Case Scenario Edition
On July 29th, 2011, the USSF hired Jurgen Klinsmann to coach the USMNT. Less than a year after that, the USMNT beat Italy for the first time in it’s history. Four months after that, the US beats Scotland 5-1. What’s … Continue reading
The Tuesday Ten
You thought we’d let this year’s UCL Final pass by without commenting on it? Come on, you know us better than that. Bayern Munich spent most of the match on top, shooting (not) at Cech’s goal enough times that one … Continue reading
By the Numbers: 2
Soccer lists are ubiquitous and come in all shapes and sizes, types and varieties. We at O87 never settle for just doing another list. “Just another list” isn’t even in our vocabulary. So, when one of us decided that it … Continue reading
This Summer: Introducing Roy Hodgson As…
RT @The Football Ramble Daily Express headline tomorrow: ‘Was Roy Hodgson to blame for Princess Diana’s tragic accident?’ On Saturday, April 29th, the prevailing opinion of Roy Hodgson leapt from a 200 ft. high stockade with a bungee cord … Continue reading
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