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The End of an Era

Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United Football today announced the news all fans of the club and general lovers of the game would thought they would never hear, the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson is an icon to the game worldwide, he is most succesful manager of english football in history. Fergie, has taken Manchester United Football club to the extreme power house,  he is the complete back bone to their success.

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893 victories,

337 draws

267 defeats

26 years of service

38 trophies

13 league titles

2 Champions league crowns

5 FA cups

4 League Cups

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The 71 year old was respected by everyone. People say he was the only one you wanted to please and be on the good side of – was the last person you wanted to make angry. I know I wouldn’t want to be in that dressing room at halftime if you’re having a terrible game.

The front-runner to succeed Sir Alex is heavily linked to fellow Scot and friend, Everton Manager David Moyes. This move could also see Roberto Martinez heading to Goodison Park. Whoever takes this huge challenge, even if it was the special one, would have an awful lot to handle.

Thank you for the service and what you did for the game. Sir Alex I salute you

Superman; Man of Steel

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As some of you have read previous, I am also a big movie fanatic. One movie that I am extremely excited about is coming out this summer, Superman; Man of Steel

Here is the trailer that will make the hairs on your neck stand up – Only if you are a superhero nerd like some of us out there. This is set to be Epic. Superman Returns was such a huge disappointment, especially after the Christopher Reeve legacy – can you really beat that?

The cast Includes: Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams, Micheal Shannon, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishbourne and Kevin Costner.

Superman: Man of Steel is released June 14th 2o13

Summer Transfer Talk

With the end of the season drawing to a close, a lot of football fans worldwide talk about one thing… Transfers. Weather it is online in gossip columns, a discussion in the pub or reading it in the newspaper – players will be linked everywhere.

Few possible players being linked across Europe this summer

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      Chelsea move for Falcao

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Xabi Alonso back to Liverpool

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Cesc returning to the Emirates

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United swoop for Marchisio

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Robert Lewandowski to German rivals Bayern

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City 20 million for Fernandinho

What are your thoughts, also do you have any other players being linked to other clubs?

Pitchofdreams is now on Instagram

 

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All readers will be happy to hear Pitchofdreams is now on Instagram.

You can check out sports photos and comment. Photos will be generally subject to blog discussions.

You can Follow Pitchofdreams: Instagram @Pitchofdreams

 

Mick McCarthy…

Hope all my readers are doing well. Its been a few weeks since I have written a piece. I have been very busy coaching my girls and boys team.

This past weekend, my U12 girls won the ADIDAS cup in Tampa, was a long exhausting weekend. Very happy and proud to come out on top.

Wanted to share this hilarious video with you. Ex Wolves Mick McCarthy showing the love – enjoy and smile, will report back later.

 

Arsene Your Flying Low!..

I saw this picture over the weekend and I thought it was hilarious and decided to share with you guys. ( Yes guys don’t worry – it is his other hand)

definitely giving the finger, hey he got 3 points out of it that’s certain.

Arsene giving the finger

Social Media is Everywhere..

Social media plays its part in the world in so many different ways its un heard of.

I must say that I have taken a huge interest in how it plays a part in our everyday life. Where ever you go, some how social media is around us. You see it when you go to the supermarket. When your watching your favourite TV show. It’s everywhere, Fashion industry, Sports, TV, News and Politics. It’s all about the Facebook page or more importantly Twitter account. A certain subject might be trending worldwide, so members of the social media world use Hash tags so their point can be clearly stated and identified.

Top politicians, athletes, actors, celebrities and general members of the public are all tweeting right now!

It’s interesting to hear people’s views on certain matters. I happen to Tweet regularly about everyday life, sports, football, coaching, TV and film. Id love some feedback on what you think

You can follow me on Twitter  by clicking this highlighted link

Or like my Facebook page here 

Looking forward to hearing from my readers and also the anyone else that has a gander at Pitch of Dreams.

Cheers

Titans Start Indoor League..

Titans started their High school indoor season over the weekend. We have entered two teams into XL World Soccer, Orlando.

This is a great facility which introduces quick techniques into the game. We suggested the boys sign up for this knowing it would be awesome fitness and conditioning for them on the off-season. Keeping them playing and keeping their level of fitness up. Games are split up into split 25 mins, with constant subbing. Indoor soccer is very similar to Ice hockey. – It was different, but I liked it.

Team A won there match 10-7

Team B started their game around 5 – getting used to the rules and keeping up with the tempo was a key. Winning the game 10-5


Was happy that both Titan teams scored 10 goals – good day. On to next week.

@alexburrell

Whitney Houston..

Whitney Houston 1963-2012

The world is in shock, Whitney Houston is dead at the tender age of 48.

Her music rocked so many people global – When we think of Micheal Jackson being the king of pop – Whitney Houston was the Queen of the night, Queen of pop.  - This is such a tragedy, such a loss-  a talent wasted. We all know she has had a rough couple of years, however, there were reports that she was on the mend. She was making a comeback.

We all remember the movie, The Bodyguard. All the classic hits. ” I have nothing” , “I will always love you” “I wanna run to you” and so many more..Not to mention all the Grammies she received. Last night, for the first time I watched her performance of the Star spangled banner at the Superbowl – chills ran through my body.

She graced us with, the worlds ‘voice’. No one could touch her. Whitney, was the greatest of all time. People all over the world are now listening to her music, paying their respects to such a talent and a remarkable music legend.

RIP Whitney, – You will be missed.

@alexburrell

Fabio Capello Resigns..

 

After a long meeting with the FA Chairman, David Bernstein at Wembley. The FA today have announced the resignation of Fabio Capello as England Head Coach.

Click on this link to read the statement.

Capello had a good campaign with the England national team. He was appointed in 2008 on a 4 year campaign. Fabio had a win rate of 67%-  which is actually was the best of all time – hard to believe.

His record: 42 games, won 28, drew 8 and lost 6.

We wish him all the best for the future and thank you for his services…

The next question is, who will be appointed before the Holland game. Will we see Stuart Pearce act as interim coach until they appoint a new coach? Will Harry Redknapp come straight in? There is even talk about the Special one.

Harry Redknapp for England!

 

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