Monday, May 30, 2005
Liverpool European Heroics
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Following are some news items related to Liverpool's European glory:
- UEFA to make quick decision about Liverpool's Champions League status
- UEFA is promising to resolve the issue of Liverpool's inclusion, or exclusion, in next season's Champions League tournament before a meeting schedule for June 17. Status of Liverpool is very favourable especially with worldwide support.
- Traore laments on Rafa'a half-time speech that inspired the Red's comeback
- "Don't let your heads drop. All the players who will get on the pitch after half-time have to keep their heads held high. We are Liverpool, you are playing for Liverpool. Do not forget that."
- Carra describes his feelings after becoming a legend
- "I went so mad that I must have had a bit of a blackout. I just crashed to the floor somewhere and I can't remember a single thing that was going on around me for a few moments. What I do remember as I was lying on the floor was starting to cramp up again!"
- Dutch Legend Kruyff: Reds supporters sent shivers down my spine
- "There's not one club in the world so united with the fans. I sat there watching the Liverpool fans and they sent shivers down my spine. A mass of 40,000 people became one force behind their team. That's something not many teams have. For that I admire Liverpool more than anything."
- Reds fan joins the team winning photo-shoot after borrowing an official tracksuit
- "A Liverpool fan gatecrashed the Champions League winners' photo shoot after borrowing an official tracksuit. Nineteen-year-old Lee Dames spotted the outfit by the dugout and put it on while everyone else was distracted by the medal ceremony in Istanbul. He then lined up alongside his heroes, who played along with the prank."
- What's next for Liverpool??
- This article examines the future of Liverpool after European glory.
- Final Note: Madrid Are True Champions
- Following Liverpool's European win, I browsed the sites of major football powers. Of Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, only the Madrid side mentioned the win on their website. Why? Because true champions recognize other true champions. Thank you.
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Summer Status
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After the conclusion of the 2004/2005 EPL and Champions League, this site will focus on news related to English teams, and the Champions League tournament. Predictions will resume with the start of the 2005/2006 season. Thank you.
Reds Kings of Europe for a Fifth Time
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After a thrilling final that witnessed one of the greatest comebacks in football history, Liverpool have again regained their place amongst Europe's elite. AC Milan put the cup in the bag and were ready to fly to Italy after going three goals up in the first half. However, Liverpool and Stevie had other thoughts. Nine minutes into the 2nd half, Stevie headed in a goal and inspired the lads to play for all the marbles like they can. Smicer and Alonso responded with two strikes within five minutes to shock Milan, and the football universe. Further, it is ironic that Liverpool's cup ambitions had to go through a penalty shoot-out. After a bad season in penalty kicks that ended with Stevie announcing that he will never take a spot kick again, the lads had to perform. Their great performance was rewarded when Sheva of all people had his kick saved by the heroic Jerzy. This capped the fate of LFC. This was their championship to win, and we have won it. Today is the day the cup was won. Welcome to Anfield.
Final Score: Liverpool 3 AC Milan 3 (3-2 Liverpool after a penalty shoot-out)
The Champions League Predictions Index (CLPI) for the 2004/2005 season concludes at 12 correct and 11 incorrect since the start of the round of 16.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Champions League Final
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It is here. The final of the 2004/2005 Champions League between AC Milan and Liverpool.
The Champions League Predictions Index (CLPI) stands at 11 correct and 11 incorrect since the start of the round of 16. Check back later for an update.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
English Premier League Final Week
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Sunday marked the conclusion of the 2004/2005 English Premier League season. After 38 weeks of intense battle, Chelsea were crowned champions, while Southampton, Norwich, and Crystal Palace said farewell to the top-flight. West Bromwich Albion pulled off a miracle to avoid relegation after beating Portsmouth, and lifiting its rank from dead and buried to Premier League survivors. Chelsea and Arsenal qualify automtically for next season's Champions League, while Manchester United and Everton head to the qualifying round for the same tournament. A dramatic game at the City of Manchester Stadium ended with Middlesbrough securing a UEFA Cup spot, after Robbie Fowler missed a penalty that would have taken Manchester City to that same tournament. Liverpool and Bolton will also join 'brough in the UEFA Cup, unless UEFA decide to place Liverpool in the Champions League if they win this year's tournament. Lots of drama! Sunderland, Wigan, and a team yet-to-be-determined will be joining the Premier League for next season. After the conclusion of this season, the EPL Prediction Index (EPLPI) stands at 31 correct and 60 incorrect since March 19, 2005.
Saturday, May 14, 2005
English Premier League Final Week
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Finally, the season is coming to an end. The 38th week marks the end of the English Premier League's season for 2004/2005. The interesting battle is at the bottom, where four teams are fighting for survival, and their final games could decide their fate. West Bromwich and Southampton have the upper hand by playing home games, althout a Norwich win at Fulham would gurantee that Canaries' survival in the top flight. HEre is a preview and some predictions. Check back later for updates for last week and this week.
| Match-Up | Predicted Score |
| Arsenal at | 5-1 |
| Everton at | 0-2 |
| | 1-0 |
| | 3-1 |
| Aston Villa at | 0-0 |
| | 1-1 |
| | 2-2 |
| | 0-1 |
| | 1-4 |
| | 2-3 |
Saturday, May 07, 2005
English Premier League Week 37
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As the EPL winds down, many things are still yet to be settled. The battle for relegation is high-lighted by the Southampton Crystal Palace match, where the winner could win another season at the top flight. Another battle is the game at Highbury between the Red Giants and Arsenal. This match could prove important for 4th place, if Everton lose to Newcastle. The EPL Prediction Index (EPLPI) stands at 24 and 47 since March 19, 2005. Check back soon for new Champions League and EPL updates.
| Time | Match | Predicted Score | Coverage |
| | | | |
| | Charlton at | 2-1 | LIVE ON FSC |
| | | 1-1 | |
| | Fulham at | 2-1 | |
| | | 1-2 | |
| | | 2-1 | LIVE ON PPV |
| | Tottenham at | 3-3 | |
| | | 0-1 | |
| | | 1-1 | TAPED ON FSC ( |
| | | 0-3 | LIVE ON FSC |
| | | | |
| | | 2-1 | LIVE ON PPV |
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Champions League Semi-Finals Update
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After a gut-wrenching semi-final round, the finalists to face-off for the Champions League trpohy are two European super powers. AC Milan is to meet Liverpool in Istanbul for all the marbles after beating Eindhoven and Chelski respectively. The Champions League Predictions Index (CLPI) stands at 11 correct and 11 incorrect since the start of the round of 16. Check back soon for more updates.
| Match | Predicted Score | Actual Score |
| | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| AC Milan at | 2-2 | 1-3 |
EPL WEEK 36 Update
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After the conclusion of the 36th week of the EPL, Chelsea were officially crowned champions for the first time in more than 50 years. This is very sad new for footballers around the world but it is fact now. Following is an update. The EPL Prediction Index (EPLPI) stands at 24 and 47 since March 19, 2005. Check back soon for new Champions League and EPL updates.
| Match | Predicted Score | Actual Score |
| | | |
| | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Everton at Fulham | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| | 0-2 | 2-0 |
| | | |
| Aston Villa at Tottenham | 0-1 | 1-5 |
| | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| | | |
| Arsenal at | 1-1 | 2-0 |
| | | |
| | 1-1 | 3-1 |
