Joey Cole, always believe in your soul..

You've got the power to know, you're indestructible, always believe in, that you are Gold...

Ok, enough Spandau Ballet.

Joe Cole has left West Ham again, but seeing as it's World Cup season, why not watch his goal v Sweden in the 2006 tournament.

What's the rush? Let me get a cuppa first

Jack Wilshire didn't even give me a chance to get a tea (beer) or settle in for the afternoon.

Here's that goal after 33 seconds for those of you who missed it.

Not a bad finish - especially as he's the saviour of English football, or did his week with that label pass already?

Why bother with a 'keeper, just water the goalmouth!

Looks like it was going to hit the post anyway!

Probably just the video quality, but the rest of the pitch looks pretty dry - maybe the 'keeper couldn't make it to the bathroom in time - don't fancy heading that ball afterwards!

How can you not love goals like this?

Not much to say on this one, but it makes me smile.

Quality goals don't need words, unless you're a blog writing about football (oh wait....)

Women's football and futsal in one post?!!

Someone sent me a link to this, and I was initially hesitant to open - but then realized I open far more treacherous emails and links and it couldn't hurt to check it out.

I've never seen a goal like it at any level, but it's futsal, so doesn't really count !

 

Tricks of the trade

Just stand around and watch as I juggle this a few times and half-volley it into the corner.

Don't tackle.

Don't foul.

Just watch. All four of you!

Just go to the bar

Keep it on the deck, play to feet, possession is 9/10 of the law and all that.

Coaching goes out of the window when your keep can't even get the ball of the the box from a goal kick.

 Usually a nasty wind occurs after a few too many beers and a curry, but this is just out of control.

Robbie Earle, Kebabs and a Geezer

Gus Johnson makes Mark Lawrenson sound like a genius

NBC coverage of soccerball could be a disaster

Augustus Cornelius "Gus" Johnson, Jr. hasn't endeared himself to football fans, although part of it may be that he's working with Ian Wright. Analysis, a very loose term, is given by Warren Barton and Brian McBride (of  Blue Steel fame). 

But Fox Soccer is not covering the Premier League this season. Starting tomorrow, it's down to NBC to unleash it's own expert analysis. I'm interested to hear what Graeme Le Saux has to say, but not so much Lee Dixon.

Gary Lineker will be contributing, but I'm most looking forward to hearing Robbie Earle. Having bumped into him outside a nightclub, he could barely stand and looked like he needed help. A quick beer and a kebab with the Geezer and he was all good. Let's hope he brings the same dedication to commentating as he did to drinking.

Here's the full list of the new NBC team.