“We’ve seen some great soccer jersey releases in 2009. The tight-fitting retro look made a strong comeback as the oversized kits of the early to mid 2000s made way for team wear that more closely reflected today’s contemporary fashion. In celebration of the year that was in the world of footie kits, we’ve made a list of our favorite jerseys released in 2009 and checked it twice. Here are the Football Fashion Top 10 Soccer Jerseys of 2009.” (Football Fashion)

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“With the transfer window now officially open, English football’s top-flight clubs can begin a month-long spending spree as they get their last opportunity to wheel and deal before the end of the season. Last season’s January window was dominated by Manchester City’s astonishing £100m bid for Brazilian superstar Kaka. And with new manager Roberto Mancini arriving at the club there could well be similar activity at Eastlands this time around.” (BBC)

“It’s been a decade of excitement and intrigue and a lot has changed over the past ten years. Here, ESPN Soccernet’s columnists relive their best memories from the world of football.” (ESPN)

“FA Cup Holders Chelsea will host Watford on Sunday, 3rd January. This match-up is among those in the round with the closest distance between grounds. It’s about 25 kilometers, or 16 miles, between Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge and Watford’s Vicarage Road. The closest distanced clubs that are matched up in the FA Cup Third Round are Arsenal and West Ham United. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and West Ham’s Boleyn Ground (aka Upton Park) are 15 kilometers (9 miles) apart. West Ham hosts Arsenal on Sunday. In 1980, West Ham won their third and most recent FA Cup title over Arsenal 3-0, with a 13th minute goal by Trevor Brooking. It was the last time a club from outside the top flight won the FA Cup. On the FA site, you can see a look back at that final and a preview of the match this weekend {click here, and go to ‘Hammers waiting for…’ which is halfway down and center in the videos section}.” (billsportsmaps)