More fútbol argentino than you can shake a mullet at
Just four matches into the new championship, the first manager of 2010 has lost his job. Racing Club have lost three matches in a row since winning on the opening weekend, most recently on Saturday against relegation rivals Gimnasia La Plata. The three points claimed by Gimnasia mean that they're only a win away from... Continue Reading →
First of all, happy new year, HEGS readers! On Sunday the first of Argentina's clubs returned to their training facilities to prepare for the pre-season of the Torneos de Verano and (for some) Copa Libertadores qualification. The new year brings familiar issues though: Banfield are starting to accept that they're likely to lose Santiago Silva, whilst... Continue Reading →
Saturday's matches saw Newell's Old Boys return to the top of the table with a 2-1 home win over River Plate in which, not for the first time, Diego Buonanotte gave the visitors their only joy of the match. A little later, Atlético Tucumán ended a run of eight matches without a win, thrashing Tigre... Continue Reading →
Argentinos Juniors' 3-2 loss away to Estudiantes on Saturday saw manager Claudio Vivas resign his charge, and there was no waiting around to see who would replace him - on Monday Claudio Borghi, former Argentinos playing favourite, was unveiled. Argentinos become Borghi's second Argentine club as a manager after his spell last year with Independiente.... Continue Reading →
Sunday's matches saw Racing edge a little further clear of Rosario Central in the promedio thanks to a draw against title-chasing Colón, a few hours after River Plate and Independiente had served up a veritable feast of complete and total bloody incompetence with a second half that saw three - three! - missed penalties (two... Continue Reading →
Hasta El Gol Siempre 