May 2012
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Vanishing Elephant: Kind of Official Euro 2012...
The lads at Vanishing Elephant invited us to put in our two cents worth in their Euro 2012 preview. What happens when a German, a Liverpool tragic, a Gooner and a girl from Newcastle preview the Euro’s? Let the banter, late nights and arguments(discussions) begin.. Check the preview on the VE site: http://blog.vanishingelephant.com/2012/05/football.html and purchase...
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Football Sartorialist: Syd the Kid from the...
Syd the Kid from the Internet/Odd Future rockin the OG NIKE French away jersey @ the Echo in LA.
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The Football Sartorialist: Hitetoshi Nakata
Mr Porter profiled Mr Hitetoshi Nakata recently. A modern day footballer before the modern day. [[MORE]]
Nakata retired at 29, the star of Japanese football. A cultural icon, a career that saw him represent his country in three World Cups and play in the Italian Serie A and English Premier League.
An intrigue in fashion from his time in Italy has seen Nakata become a style icon, pushing...
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Pep Guardiola: The Renaissance Man.
A football chapter closed on Friday night as Barca defeated Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Ray. The victory was a mere shadow. As the night was Pep Guardiola’s, the reign of the “Real Chosen One” came to an end. The story is not about the current Barca squad, who will go in the history books as one of the greatest football teams of any generation. But one man’s soul passion to inspire a truly...
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The Journey Begins..
Pep’s mission statement at the start of his Barca reign. Do you think he succeeded?
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Centrocampista...
Definition of Centrocampista= Pep Guardiola!
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Guardiola: My Time Is NOW!
As Local FC homage to PEP continues, watch the NIKE: “My Time is Now” digital film, [[MORE]]
Pep Guardiola provides the ultimate insight into FC Barcelona’s famed youth academy “La Masia” in one of nine hidden tunnels featured in the new campaign. With his one year sabbatical about to begin, Pep could be scouting you at your local ground.
NIKE- My Time Is Now...
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The Football Sartorialist.
As the final game of his Barca journey comes to a close. Local FC pays respect to PEP this weekend . [[MORE]]
Yes he made it ok to wear short sleeve shirts with a tie again. But more than his sideline fashion. The modern way in which he approached football will be missed. A true visionary and “Game Changer”. Enjoy the sabbatical and muchas gracias.
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The Artist & His Masterpiece.
La Cantera to Los Hombres…
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NIKE Launch New Barca Home/Away 2012/13 Kit
Barcelona’s new home kit sees the famous blue and red stripes fused together to give the shirt a bold new look.[[MORE]]
For years the club has taken the best of its homegrown talent (the cantera) and fused those young stars with the world’s finest players, giving the team a mixture of youthfulness, tradition and creativity - all qualities that inspire the new kit.
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Always Blowing Bubbles..
Congratulations to West Ham for their return to the Premiership. My papa is a happy man his beloved Hamers are back in the top flight..
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NIKE Chance: My Time Is NOW!
Prepare to be amazed with the new Nike interactive film- My Time is Now: celebrating the hunger and determination of young, upcoming footballers (The Chance) as they try to break into football’s elite ranks.[[MORE]]
The video is a true interactive experience, prepare to be transported into the footballers world through links in the video. Look out for Local FC’s favourites “the...
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Skate or DIE!
Tony Adams likes to Kick, Push!
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"David, I run this town"!
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#unleash sweet spot
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NIKE "CLASH COLLECTION".
As the season culminates with the Champions League Finale in Munich & Euro 2012 around the corner. NIKE drop their latest boot range: “Clash Collection”. Advanced performance on an artistic tip.[[MORE]]
The Nike Clash Collection delivers performance engineering for every style of player. The individual boots are sparked by specific color finished with a white toe upper to...
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Remember- "Wenger Built the Emirates"!
For all the doubters during the season, the Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the fifteenth time by taking third place. [[MORE]]
The visionary Mr Wenger has again led the club to the promise land of the Champions League. The Koscielny goal was worth £20million pound and possibly keeping RVP at the Arsenal. Shout out to Danny Graft (the Manor)- “Wenger built the...
The Weekend Warrior..
Happy Bday to DJ the “Weekend Warrior”. A soldier in the NSW State Leagues & top man. An ambassador of “Keep it Local”…
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Farewell to a Hero.
“What I saw in the supporters’ eyes was wonderful” - Del Piero #10
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Warriors of Raddness..
The new Liverpool kit for the 2012/13 season has been launched. Gone are Adidas as technical sponsor & in come Warrior Sports (a US Hockey brand).[[MORE]]
Skeptical? Yes, Liverpool has long been associated with Adidas, particularly over the great kits of the 80’s. But Warrior not a known name in the football world has paid homage to the past/glory days & produced a cool, retro...
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Vive Le Arsenal
The new Arsenal home shirt for the 2012-13 season is a homage to the club’s visionary past and bright future. [[MORE]]
Arsenal Football Club has long been the benchmark for innovation and change. It was Herbert Chapman – the club’s manager from 1925 to 1934 - who championed the use of floodlights, numbered shirts and white footballs in the modern game. VIVE LE ARSENAL…..
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Bianconeri Campeones.....
Congratulations to Juventus for claiming there 28th Scudetto, they are truly back on top of Italian football.
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Felicitaciones Madrid 32nd La Liga Title
Congrats to Real Madrid for clinching their 32nd La Liga title.
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April 2012
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The Chosen One: Tom Rogic
Local Fc latest feat: tonight on FOX 3 @ 7PM on ACL Pre game show.
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The Chosen One: Tom Rogic: We chat to the young man about his amazing journey this season and how The NIKE Chance changed his life and gave him his opportunity to shine. They say “great players move differently with the ball” - Rogic has that ‘swagga’. A star of Generation Next, he shines on and...
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Changing of the Guard...
The tide has turned, the power has shifted. A goal, a victory & a TITLE...
