May 17th, 2012

Euro 2012 Accommodations Overview: Republic Of Ireland

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Welcome to the Sopot Sheraton Hotel in Poland, where the Ireland NT will be free to enjoy all of the benefits of being an elite athlete.

In moderation.

Obviously, Giovanni Trapattoni’s recent statement had the Kickette Masssive on high alert, so we’re particularly interested in the environs of the Sheraton, because with any luck we’ll be spending lots of time there.

Our first sighting does not make us feel optimistic. We have seen The Shining, y’know.

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May 17th, 2012

Michael Owen: So Long, But Maybe Not For Long?

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Michael Owen is leaving Manchester United. Not offered a new contract. Going to take a short holiday then decide what to do next. Him, not us.

May 17th, 2012

Thwarted By His Own Thighs: Simon Dawkins, San Jose Earthquakes

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At first glance, it appears that Simon Dawkin’s claim of no contact on Miller Bolanos is valid in the Earthquakes game vs. Chivas USA on Sunday.

Examination of a photograph taken seconds earlier does change the complexion of things, though.

Nice try, Simon, but you aren’t going to get past the eagle-eyed staffers at Kickette HQ. Especially not with those thighs.

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May 16th, 2012

Javier Zanetti & Alessandro Del Piero: Wildly Differing ‘Do’s

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Images via 101greatgoals.com.

As you can see from this collection of Panini stickers currently doing the rounds, Alessandro Del Piero has enjoyed a wide variety of hairstyles during his illustrious Juventus career.

“Why do I care?” you’re asking yourself. Well, he’s been at Juve forever. No one can be expected to retain the same bouff for decades.

Apart from Javier Zanetti, obviously.

May 16th, 2012

QOTD: Barack Obama On David Beckham

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“He is tough, it’s a rare man who can be that tough on the field and also have his own line of underwear.”

The fact that the President of the United States is compelled to think about David Beckham’s pants when he meets him makes us feel a little better about our own response towards those ads.

FYI Kickettes – Becks and the rest of the LA Galaxy squad were at the White House to celebrate the team’s MLS Cup win last season.