Sounders, Racist Sounds, and Gunners. (Oh My)

Good news for the local USL Sounders who piled 5 goals on the MSL Colorado Rapids en route to a 5-0 quarterfinal victory in the US Open Cup. Well done, Sounders. Well done. They've now beaten two MSL squads and a Championship side in Preston North End.

Over in the SPL, our Bhoys are getting warned to stay away from the racist and sectarian chants. The SPL is instituting a new rule that will result in points being deducted if a squad's fans are engaging in verboten chanting. Good on 'em, I say. There's just no room for racism or Catholics V. Protestants in football. Insult a player's talent, his work rate, his need for a boatload of Viagra. That sort of abuse is more of a loving tribute. But don't be a dork. Stay away from the real hate.

Mr. McMahon chimes in with Part 3 of his prognostications. Manchester United second? Who will he pick for tops?

And, finally, a Gunners moment; With the preseason player predictions and musings streaming forth, Arsenal back William Gallass opines that the Gunners are ready to shed their effete Gentlemen's Passing Club image and brawl for the ball. Well said, Will. I hope that you are right. There's nothing worse than watching your superior talented team get beat up on like a punk by some inferior club full of knuckle-draggers. Sometimes you have to kick a little ass - sort things out that way - before you kick the ball.