Waste of Council Tax

Listening to that song must have been as uncomfortable for those cops as those hats probably are.

Ra-Who-ul?

Officially the loneliest hombre in Spain today. Remember all those weeks ago (three to be exact) when people thought Aragones was crazy for not including him on the Euro 2008 squad? Good thing he's got that lifetime contract with Real Madrid going for him.

MLS 2009 Jerseys

The 2009 MLS jerseys are currently being designed and put together. There are a couple of interesting additions to what's gone on before. First of all, the new 2009 MLS jerseys are more American than ever before.

How have they done that you may wonder, especially as most teams have dumped the team wordmark favored by other US sports franchises from the front of the jersey in favor of sponsors logos, Best Buy with Chicago Fire, VW with DC United etc.

Well, it's simple - there is a giant USA flag stitched onto the left sleeve of every jersey, similar to the one Neil Armstrong was rocking on his space suit back in '69. Canadians fear not, Toronto FC will have a giant Maple Leaf flag on their sleeves. How does this balance with the MLS logo on the right sleeve ? Easy, the MLS logo has increased in size x6.

The New York Red Bulls 2009 jersey features varied mesh and polyester materials and has a rubber like 'zip look' on the chest. The Red Bulls away jersey is particularly catching, all navy with gray trim, it doesn't immediately strike you as being a soccer jersey, it looks more like a jersey that would be more appropriate for use in one of Red Bulls extreme sports endeavours. All in all I think that MLS is on a winner with these jerseys, especially if they ditch the current name and number style being used on this years jerseys.

La Jalisciense, Tlalpan

I was taken to this bar by friends about five years ago, and loved the place straight away, there is a very special atmosphere at this bar where everyone makes you feel welcome. Since then the Drink Team has spent many a night in this place, just off the 'zocalo' in Tlalpan in the south of Mexico City, it's quite a bit off the beaten track as far as tourists go, but that's probably why we like it. An historic cantina that has been around for over 130 years. There's decorations on the wall probably from when they first opened. No plasma TV's here, because you don't need them, this place isn't about that. It's about enjoying several drinks and having good conversation. The bartenders care and knowledge of what they serve is second to none. The only drawback is it usually shuts too early, but there are no shortage of other bars within staggering distance. Highly recommended.

The B-Boy Stance

It's not just for boys. They should teach this attitude at school, they don't though - but that's where Dad comes in.

La Pasita, Puebla

As a regular visitor to Puebla, it's a required ritual to stop for a shot at La Pasita, a tiny standing room only bar, on the way to a full session at the many bars around the Callejon de los Sapos in Puebla city centre. The drink to get is the 'Pasita' which is a raisin-like liqueur made from the local pasa fruit, served with goat cheese on a cocktail stick. Delicious.

The Irish Rover

Presence.

1: the fact or condition of being present
2 a: the part of space within one's immediate vicinity b: the neighborhood of one of superior especially royal rank
3archaic : company 2a
4: one that is present: as a: the actual person or thing that is present b: something present of a visible or concrete nature
5 a: the bearing, carriage, or air of a person; especially : stately or distinguished bearing b: a noteworthy quality of poise and effectiveness, the actor's commanding presence>
6: something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present

The Kop in the Sixties

With 28,000 people behind the goal in 1964. Strange choice of words around the 2 minute mark, as the narrator describes The Kop as having a gay and inventive ferocity on display.

Glazer - Wherever You May Be ....

Glazer wherever you may be,
you bought Old Trafford but you can't buy me,
Cos' I'm not for sale and I meant just that,
you can't buy me you greedy twat!

Royal Blue Mersey

Top video, the music is Reward by Teradrop Explodes.

Kicker Conspiracy

The Fall, back in 1983. Mark E. Smith takes a stroll through Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC. Don't you wish all Football Grounds looked like this.

Who's The Bastard In The Black ?

There was a time when only the referees wore black. These days it seems as though most away teams are rocking all black, and it's the referees that are decked out in fluorescent experimental numbers that used to be all the rage back in the 90's when your favourite teams hit the road.

This not the first time Chelsea have gone all black, and it likely won't be the last time either. I guess the sportswear manufacturers have finally worked out that after buying the traditional home jersey your average fan isn't forking out another 40 quid for a lime green and orange striped monstrosity that has absolutely nothing to do with the clubs history and tradition. So there it is, black is to away kits of the Noughties what neon was to away kits of the 90's.

Estrela Solitária

Bad day at the office for Botafogo's Andre Luiz away at Nautico yesterday afternoon. A couple of rash challenges has the referee reaching for red, and before you can say Edison Arantes do Nascimento, Luiz has thrown a 'double' middle finger salute to the home crowd, inciting them to riot, therefore getting the attention of the local plod, who are only too willing to 'escort' him off the field.

Soccer jersey enthusiasts will no doubt admire the nifty all black Kappa outfit that Botafogo are sporting. We at The Onion Bag Soccer Shop admired the 'Estrela Solitária' (The Lone Star) all the way back in the year 2000 and were inspired enough to incorporate it in our own logo.