Sports From the Basement

Observations on a Barçelona Win

On a day when Leo Messi became the leading goal-scorer in La Liga history, there was more to note than the new record, Messi’s hat-trick, or the win. Let’s take a look at several interesting facts about today’s game. Embed from Getty Images 1. The Lineup According to official team announcements, no players were injured… Continue reading Observations on a Barçelona Win

The Reds Roundup – November 20, 2014

Injuries Galore! Told you so. In last week’s Reds Roundup SFTB predicted that somehow Daniel Sturridge would be the player that picks up an injury during the international break. Not even 48 hours after implying his return to the field via Instagram, Sturridge picks up another injury that will keep him out for the rest of… Continue reading The Reds Roundup – November 20, 2014

The Reds Roundup – November 13, 2014

Effing Chelsea Part II: Another loss. Another disappointing game. Another week to comprehend how this season has been going so wrong. Sure, we should have had a PK for a hand ball in the box towards the end of the game, but Chelsea had more opportunities than us, and as per usual we had no… Continue reading The Reds Roundup – November 13, 2014

The Reds Roundup – November 6, 2014

Nightmare vs. Newcastle: Blech. What else can you say about this game. Newcastle was coming in on a 3-game win streak and they made it 4 straight, despite 1 or 2 quality chances from the Reds. Newcastle Keeper (and World Cup showstopper) Krul came up big late in the game saving a nice header from… Continue reading The Reds Roundup – November 6, 2014

The Reds Roundup – October 30, 2014

Lackluster Display vs. Hull: Last week I said that we should be worried about Hull, but this was a game that we should have won. Mad Mario had 2 or 3 great chances for a goal, including one in extra time, that would have clinched the 3 points for the Reds. Instead it was another… Continue reading The Reds Roundup – October 30, 2014

El Classico in Review, Real Madrid 3 – Barçalona 1

Well that’s a wrap on a barnburner of a game. Real Madrid concede early, but rally back with three of their own and move one point behind Barça in the standings. Let’s look at the five important keys outlined yesterday: Luis Suarez. Luis played 70 minutes, and looked great for someone who had not played competitively… Continue reading El Classico in Review, Real Madrid 3 – Barçalona 1

The Reds Roundup – October 17, 2014

Upcoming Games: Liverpool have a tough task ahead of them with 7 games in the next 21 days, starting with QPR this Sunday. Liverpool are already facing an uphill climb after their poor start, and facing Ronaldo and co. twice over the next 2 weeks is not making anything easier. Sturridge’s fitness is also a… Continue reading The Reds Roundup – October 17, 2014