Archive for February, 2009

US 2 – 0 Mexico

// February 12th, 2009 // No Comments » // Adventure and Soccer

My buddy Ali and I flew into Columbus yesterday and were back in time for work here in Charm City today. It was totally worth it, despite the insane rain and winds. What with getting to visit Steph, and stops at Tim Horton’s and White Castle, not to mention the 2-0 victory, it was a great 18 hours or so in Ohio. I’m too tired to review the match, so if you’re bothered, here’s Soccernet’s version of events.

The Black Keys at Rams Head Live

// February 5th, 2009 // No Comments » // Adventure and Music

The Black Keys
Rams Head Live!
Baltimore, Md.
Feb. 4, 2009

Same Old Thing
10 A.M. Automatic
Thickfreakness
Girl is on My Mind
Stack Shot Billy
Busted
Everywhere I Go
Strange Times
Your Touch, I’m Glad*
Psychotic Girl, No Trust
Have Love Will Travel
The Breaks >
I Got Mine

Encore:
Set You Free
Til I Get My Way

Notes:
*Captain Beefheart cover

Arshavin Signs

// February 3rd, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Arsenal FC

Finally.

In the most protracted transfer saga since last summer (Nasri anyone?), Andrey Arshavin has finally been signed from Zenit St. Petersburg.

Here’s a bit from Arsenal.com:

Arsenal Football Club is delighted to announce that Russian international midfielder, Andrey Arshavin has joined the Gunners from Zenit St. Petersburg on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee.

Manager Arsène Wenger said: “We are delighted to have signed Andrey Arshavin, he is a player I have admired for a long time. He is a versatile player with great experience, who will add real quality to our squad. Andrey is an exciting impact player with a huge amount of ability and has been an influential force with both Zenit St Petersburg and the Russian national team in recent seasons.”

After completing his move to the Gunners, Arshavin said: “I am so happy to be joining Arsenal. They are one of the leading football clubs in the world, with a group of fantastic young players and a great manager. I am looking forward to making the Arsenal supporters happy and helping this great Club win trophies.”

Ivan Gazidis, Chief Executive of Arsenal Football Club added: “Andrey was identified by Arsène as a quality creative player that would add something special to this youthful but talented squad. The Board has always backed the manager with his transfer targets and we are delighted to welcome Andrey to the Club where he will help us to challenge for honours this season.”

Due to his participation in the UEFA Champions League with Zenit St Petersburg this season, Andrey will not be available to play Arsenal in this competition for the remainder of the 2008/09 season. Andrey will wear the number 23 shirt.

I’m cautiously optimistic that he’ll be able to make a difference this year. I’m not saying champion-difference, but 2-4 difference. Oh, and would it be too much to hope for the FA Cup?

Get On Your Boots, now in video form

// February 1st, 2009 // No Comments » // Music