Prediction League: Week 14 - Predictions
Some big ties in the Premier League this weekend, as we have the Merseyside derby, and a London derby, also I've added in a couple of FA Cup Second Round ties, which should be interesting. Time to get down to business, here are our predictions:Blackburn vs. StokeChris: DrawIan: StokeGary: DrawFulham vs. BoltonChris: FulhamIan: FulhamGary: FulhamMan City vs. Hull CityChris: Man CityIan: Man CityGary: Man City

Top 10: MLS moments of 2009
Major League Soccer's 2009 season is over and, while it was cracking fare on the pitch, 2010 could be a different story. A dispute between MLS and its players regarding January's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) renewal is turning bitter and the "return" of the North American Soccer League raises more questions than answers.But for now, let's take a look back at some special moments from the 2009 season (one or two may be out of sync chronologically, but it's roughly right):Meet the Sounders: it seems less of an achievement in hindsight but expansion

Sheriff Kimbo's Thursday Thoughts #12
As an Aston Villa fan with Tottenham coming to town on Saturday, I am understandably hoping that they have scored all their goals for the week! There has been a lot of talk about Jermaine Defoe since that, and his five-goal performance. It was undoubtedly quality. His ability in the box is great to watch, and he is definitely a danger to the opposition. He should also be on that plane to South Africa. But for me, anyone that thinks Defoe is world class or anything else is lacking something in the brain department. He is a world class finisher, but his overall play will not be good enough when England try to

Calling all football bloggers (in London)
Are you a football blogger? Can you get to South London on 9th December for an evening of free food and booze, footbally chit-chat and Champions League action?If the answer to both of the above questions is 'oui!' then Socrates is the event for you.Back in September twofootedtackle became a founder member of the Socrates organising committee (by showing up) and the inaugural event was a fantastic success, made so by the large number of bloggers who pitched up to make their presence in the blogosphere known.You can find all the details here, but wha

Coming Sunday: an exciting announcement from twofootedtackle
Passion. Pride.Pringles and dip...