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Revs with only one win in last 11 matches. The blame needs to be placed on Nicol for all of the collapses.
Nicol constantly makes terrible substituions. He likes to bring in forwards when we are up late in the game. He has not realized yet that Leo Cullen and Wolde Harris are not worth a dollar on any MLS team.
I have personally had it with him. He is not fit to be a coach. He relly has not had this team going all year and this stretch is just a shames. Stevie needs to get his passport ready tonight.
C'mon Lou, send Nicol home.

[Ricochet]

http://www.turfmonster.com/articles/?ID=4&ArticleID=952

Twellman happy to be back


Noting his happiness to be back on the pitch, New England forward Taylor Twellman featured for the first time in a month as the Revolution drew 0-0 with Colorado.

The striker showed a few lacking touches in and around the box on the night, but generally impressed those who have come to expect a determined, gritty performance from the former 1860 Munich youth player.

While Twellman was happy with his performance, it was not all joy for Twellman, as he missed a 68th minute penalty that could have lifted the Revolution into the coveted final playoff spot going into the weekend.

"From the first minute, I felt like I was into the game," said Twellman. "Unfortunately, I just couldn't find the net. I was happy with everything; I just have second thoughts on the PK."

Twellman expressed consternation at his strike, but he noted that he wanted the ball on the spot at the next possible instant.

"I'm not going to dwell on it," said Twellman. "But [I better take the next one]."

Twellman praised the service of his flank players, who pounded crosses into the Colorado area throughout the night, only to be foiled by the composure of Rapids duo Robin Fraser and the impressive rookie Nat Borchers.

"I felt fine," said Twellman. "My timing was off in the last 20 yards, but [Joey] Franchino and [Steve] Ralston did a great job of just pinging the ball into the box."

For his part, Ralston thought that his side was seeing the return of the same old Twellman.

"He looked like his old self," said Ralston. "There was no change in his game at all, all out, all the time."

Revolution head coach Steve Nicol praised the work of his star striker.

"I think his work rate was normal, he worked his heart out as normal," said Nicol. "He's going to be gutted about the penalty. What can you say? It's one of these things. Being out for three or four weeks you lose a bit of sharpness but overall he can be happy with his performance."

Nicol shrugged off any concerns about Twellman's merits as a penalty taker.

"Taylor's our penalty taker," said Nicol. "He hasn't missed for us in two years. It was bound to happen sometime, and unfortunately, it was tonight."

Revolution defender Jay Heaps echoed the sentiments of his manager.

"Taylor is the kind of player you want to give the ball [for a penalty]," said Heaps.

Heaps also noted the added dimension Twellman brings to the side in terms of attacking, the recent run of form by striker Pat Noonan notwithstanding.

"[Taylor's] been away for a while," said Heaps. "When we line up with him in the team, we feel more dangerous. Unfortunately for us, it didn't work out tonight, but Taylor played a great game."

[Frank Cunha]

I have to say Chicago is the favorite.

[BethlehemFC]

They looked real good against DC.

[Frank Cunha]

why a one game playoff? quarter finals a two game series.
what game between San Jose and LA

[BethlehemFC]

Not sure why the semi's are like that. At least the QF were two legged affairs. I'll take that as a start.

I have to admit I thought San Jose was finished. Show's how much I know huh? I should stick to hockey.

[Frank Cunha]

from a deficit of 0-4, to a 5-4 win, unbeliable

[BethlehemFC]

Impressive.

[Frank Cunha]

Pat Noonan - USA or Ireland?
http://www.elevenaside.com/shelbour...asp?newsid=8742

"Revolution is the club of 100-cap USA international and former Everton forward Joe-Max Moore as well as Irish-American striker Pat Noonan, who is tipped for a big international future, either with Brian Kerr’s Irish side or that of his homeland. "

[Frank Cunha]

Baker set for Revolution

Shelbourne star Richie Baker will play his last game for the eircom League champions against Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park tonight before jetting off to the United States to pursue a career in Major League Soccer.

Baker has been a key player in the Reds’ title assault this season, coming back into the side to excellent effect earlier this month after sitting out a game in manager Pat Fenlon’s squad rotation system.

His introduction proved the catalyst to Shelbourne’s crucial come-from-the-dead victory over tonight’s opponents at Tolka a month ago, scoring one and creating another as Shels recovered from a 2-0 half-time deficit to win 4-2. In the spectrum of games this season, it stands out as a major night in the destiny of the league title.

Baker, still only 23, made his debut as a raw teenager five years ago, and became a vital player as Shels won three league titles in three seasons. And he is delighted that his current spell with Shels has come to an end on a real high.

He told the Irish Independent: “I’ve done a lot in the five years I’ve been playing in the eircom League. It’s been unbelievable and I couldn’t really ask for more. I’m really looking forward to giving it a go [in the US]. If it doesn’t work out, it doesn’t work out. I can always come back. The last couple of weeks I’ve been flying and I really wanted to leave having won the league.”

Richie will be reunited in America with his girlfriend Nadia, and he revealed that the prior experience of Nadia’s father Eric Barber, who was capped twice by Ireland in the 1960s, was another factor in his decision to broaden his horizons.

Baker said: “[Eric has] talked to me about it and he enjoyed his time over there with Kansas City. He did really well and was top goalscorer there for a while. He said that while I was young I might as well give it a go. All the players at Shelbourne have also been telling me that now is the right time to go.”

His first trial will take place next week with Boston’s MLS side New England Revolution, who are coached by former Liverpool great Steve Nicol.

Revolution is the club of 100-cap USA international and former Everton forward Joe-Max Moore as well as Irish-American striker Pat Noonan, who is tipped for a big international future, either with Brian Kerr’s Irish side or that of his homeland.

[Frank Cunha]

Former Revolution GM dies at 38


January 1, 2004
BOSTON (AP) -- Todd Smith, who was treated for leukemia while general manager of the New England Revolution in 2002, died at 38.

He died Wednesday at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the team said.

Smith resigned at the end of the 2002 season in which the Revolution reached the MLS Cup final. In 2003, the team had its first winning record before losing in the Eastern Conference final.

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Smith became general manager in 2000. The Revolution reached the US Open Cup final in 2001 but struggled during the Major League Soccer season.

In January 2002, Smith extended coach Fernando Clavijo's contract and hired Steve Nicol as his assistant. Smith was diagnosed with leukemia in March of that year. Two months later, Nicol was elevated to head coach and the team won the Eastern Conference before losing in the league title game.

Smith played college soccer at Pittsburgh and was a top professional indoor player He most recently worked as soccer development director for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

He is survived by a son, Drake; his mother, Priscilla; a sister, Debbie Voight; and his fiancee, Lynne Meterparel.

The funeral is scheduled for Saturday in Attleboro.

[Thatslife]

RIP

[BethlehemFC]

[Frank Cunha]

very sad, it really hurts only 38

[Frank Cunha]

New England picks Dempsey at #8. They've traded #9 to Chicago