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That was quick. http://soccer.si.com/2013/11/01/alessandro-nesta-montreal-impact-coach/

Rumor going around that Nesta might stay in Montreal as manager.

Don't care, but Jo will be making his return to the starting XI.

Pellegrini is benching Hart against Norwich.

Ashley is fuming that he didn't think of it first.

He wins by default.

Ugly match in Houston last night. Montreal gave up, then resorted to petty fighting. Three players sent off in total for them. Hope the Red Bulls take care of Houston.

Is it generally difficult to find available pitches?

Who are some of the best English league footballers never to play in the top flight?

Was there any need, at all, to post this? Rip off your shirt and bash his head in with your pecs. That'll teach him.

Well in that case, shame on me. That performance against West Ham was definitely a stormer from a generally unsung player. But Leon Best is clearly not crap.

I don't get why you sporadically go out of your way to convince everyone you know fuck all about football. I rather like Best actually. Think he's a decent footballer. You ought to direct your angst toward the current trend among fans that says footballers are either "crap" or "class." If Defoe is crap, Best is certainly crap. Despite neither of them actually being crap. It's a stupid dichotomy that plagues not only this board but the general footballing world as well.

Best vs. West Ham

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/bootroom/id/543?cc=5901

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Like he did vs Southampton earlier in the year, after which he returned to "form"? More of a lob though, wasn't it.

His movement, hold-up play, and work rate easily trump Cisse's. Yes as a wing back it does. Still doesn't tell us much about his qualities as a forward. He's not creating much from wide and he's not been given a run through the middle. All of those attributes are essential for a center forward...

He really needs to smack a screamer from 30 yards. Exorcise those demons.

Doing the simple things again. Receiving the ball and looking to re-distribute quickly. And he's holding up defensively, which is what's needed most. A Cabaye-Tiote-Anita midfield 3 should be chosen against Chelsea.

His movement, hold-up play, and work rate easily trump Cisse's.

Yep.

I'll be surprised if he doesn't make the WC squad. Even if he's not starting at RB, he's a very useful utility player. Also, next round. Seattle and Portland in a home-home, should be outstanding.

End of the season ritual for them. DeRosario let go by D.C.

MLS playoffs start tonight, 10:30 EST. Seattle and Colorado in the Western Conference wildcard game.

Perhaps the only consistently good performer in the squad.