Very excited about this news. Alan Black, author of the hilarious, “Kick the Balls” will be the special guest referee for the San Francisco North London Derby between the Bay Area Gooners and San Francisco Spurs on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3PM.

When asked to be the referee, Alan said, I am unfamiliar with the rule book, blind at the wrong moment and insulted by verbal abuse, therefore I have no option but to say yes. Unfortunately, I will be unable to go to the after party for more argument about my decisions as I have to be at another, less interesting event. I will bring my yellow and red cards.
Far be it for me to ever credit a Spuds supporter with anything, but Steve Pritchard, bartender extraordinaire at 




A familiar story unfolded yesterday. Arsenal starts brightly against an opponent, their domination of possession and precision moving the ball masking an inability to score or defend when it really mattered.
Another controversial football moment that will unfortunately overshadow the sport. In the second leg of their qualifier against Ireland, France’s Thierry Henry clearly handles the ball in the moments leading up to William Gallas’ header to secure a victory for Les Bleus.
