Football is a central part of our lives. It is the Centrocampista, the middle of the park, the heartbeat. Welcome to the club…Tumblr (3.0; @localfc)http://www.localfc.com.au/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd87f6a1097760cac8ec1f3e4df34f99/tumblr_mn4gan0BXL1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bcf01bb2a58ff50dbd7d33f616981821/tumblr_mn4gan0BXL1r3vpqdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/712998ea74e37169da64d4d393855e2a/tumblr_mn4gan0BXL1r3vpqdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The first England kit by Nike is here, it is a simple yet classic jersey to pay homage to the great history of the 3 Lions.</p> <p>The first to wear the new jersey was Jason Kelly from Jack Wilshire’s old school. Where his dreams of becoming an international began.</p> <p>“<span>“This is where my dream of playing for England started and it’s great to be back here to see a new generation playing with the same passion,” Wilshere said. “I gave Jason the shirt because his commitment and work-rate really impressed me today, he showed that it’s what you do on the pitch that matters — from your first match as a nine year-old all the way up to the international stage.”</span> </p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50947086949http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50947086949Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:23 +1000englandnikeumbrowishirearsenalgerrard<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/98fa24c17c96bc1181b6e8e4a60d2643/tumblr_mn2lovDUZj1r3vpqdo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a29f73c397573f30513053bf44e76ad7/tumblr_mn2lovDUZj1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1aa192536157f1364a9b5c0cdaf213d2/tumblr_mn2lovDUZj1r3vpqdo5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ffcce8237b49e4aef8f97ebda20d404/tumblr_mn2lovDUZj1r3vpqdo4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><span>£9million net spent in 10 years and 16th consecutive year of Champions League. New stadium nearly paid off. In years to come people will talk about the epic managerial work of Arsene Wenger.. #wengerbuilttheemirates</span></p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50864786518http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50864786518Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:48 +1000arsenalwengerwalcottoliver giroudkoscielny<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b308143aa6abb399d596c6ec6bada3b1/tumblr_mn1jskg5FF1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy Bday @app14h keep doin your thing & always remember to catch the #nexttrain @Kwabsappiah</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50808272459http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50808272459Sun, 19 May 2013 20:29:07 +1000nexttrain<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ff43d0f642b76ddb1dcbb774438910f8/tumblr_mn0to47OBf1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is what the game means #respect #gentleman #beckham #legend</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50773537052http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50773537052Sun, 19 May 2013 11:04:52 +1000respectgentlemanlegendbeckham<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/95d1e36364798ba5dabbd9c7b86d980b/tumblr_mn0tjsXWUn1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Au Revoir & Merci Becks. The last moment of an amazing career, #PSG farewell #beckham in style #respect</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50773369095http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50773369095Sun, 19 May 2013 11:02:16 +1000respectpsgbeckham<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fcb6beddc195fe1b86b0251bd90da0f9/tumblr_mmziddRHGA1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Inspirational interview & chat wit @moyadodd today as she starts her journey to become the 1st Australian & woman on the #FIFA Exec Com. All the best #Moya4FIFA</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50715043709http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50715043709Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:13 +1000fifamoya4fifa<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8ccd32234ec3557974f867e984a46eea/tumblr_mmyqtkZ58R1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Last Stand of #Beckham…</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50679721039http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50679721039Sat, 18 May 2013 08:08:08 +1000beckham<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d0632099776e8c2565bb66684ff01b80/tumblr_mmx7ioesOS1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Thanks Becks. Forget the hairstyles, the fashion and the brand. David Beckham was a great footballer. Never ever did he say he was the best, at times seemed in awe of his teamates, particularly the likes of Zidane & co. But he was the consummate professional. Hard work, dedication and passion are not traits we glorify in today’s society, but Becks epitomised them. You don’t play on the great teams in the world just to sell jerseys. Man United, Real Madrid and AC Milan are teams you don’t survive at if you can’t play. Not only did he survive, more importantly he left a winner. More medals than Usain Bolt. Championships with United, Madrid, LA and ending in Paris. A career kids kick a ball about dreaming of. What is wrong with “I want to play football?” Thats all Beckham wanted, I want to play for my country, I want to win things and I want to play for the biggest clubs and succeed. In todays ego driven sporting arena, Becks was an school English gentleman. One of the greatest ambassadors our game has seen. Merci Becks.</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50622721188http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50622721188Fri, 17 May 2013 12:13:35 +1000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/70c828fd69a477725695d73ed9349fbb/tumblr_mmvkguXg7Z1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lunch & talking football with the great man & @huwbennett #argentina #bocajuniors #choripán</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50557980943http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50557980943Thu, 16 May 2013 14:58:06 +1000choripánargentinabocajuniors<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9da5ecf848332efe58f1aa0bfb8420fc/tumblr_mmvbjvonRq1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a01e0062274d65d0c8beb272298d0d24/tumblr_mmvbjvonRq1r3vpqdo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6d42b98ca3d66c56fc56bb66ba773a6e/tumblr_mmvbjvonRq1r3vpqdo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span>KB8 aka BlackMamba aka Kobe Bryant latest kix is inspired by football. The “Mamba Mercurial” has infused his love of the beautiful game. </span></p> <p><span>Growing up in Italy Kobe has a passion for football and supports Barca.</span></p> <p><span>Kobe-“Soccer boot design has influenced my shoe in the past but the KOBE 8 MAMBACURIAL brings it full circle,” Bryant says. “It’s great to see powerful design come together across sports.”</span></p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50544135253http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50544135253Thu, 16 May 2013 11:45:31 +1000Nike FootballmercurialKobe Bryantkb8black mambaLA Lakersbarca<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oAZyZh_FYi8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Heartwarming story by the Portland Timbers. 8 year old Atticus Lane-Dupre missed the last game of his season due to to his cancer treatment. His wish was to play with his teamates against the Portland Timbers.</p> <p>On Wednesday, the Timbers and Make-A-Wish Oregon made Atticus’s dream come true. Atticus’s team the Green Machine played a game against the Portland Timbers on their home stadium at Jeld-Wen Field. More than 3,000 Timbers fans came out to lend their support and even make banners for Atticus.</p> <p>His team won 10-9, with Atticus getting the winning goal. All the best to Atticus and great job Timbers..</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50455530005http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50455530005Wed, 15 May 2013 09:49:19 +1000portland timbersmlsatticus Lane-Dupre<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/90ac0a711c2b05a2f9befd1cff6df1dd/tumblr_mmrsuzpvEu1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The mercurial #bergkamp</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50398713445http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50398713445Tue, 14 May 2013 14:08:59 +1000bergkamp<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f298fcdc95af8061cb0e6d01709eed27/tumblr_mmrhzwR94U1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Trophée De Champion #PSG #paris</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50380406763http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50380406763Tue, 14 May 2013 10:14:19 +1000parispsg<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dd47dee52a7db10c7b7c7a09962bd508/tumblr_mmpq1adxRP1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Comin Home.. @tim_cahill returns to #everton to say goodbye to #moyes #topman #respect @chr1s_cahill</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50306138366http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50306138366Mon, 13 May 2013 11:12:46 +1000evertontopmanmoyesrespect<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a59dec97a60ddf67be0c67161d840963/tumblr_mmnvv4OEBB1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy belated BDay to the mercurial Mr Bergkamp one of #arsenalfinest @sandandstonelandscapes</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50212299842http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50212299842Sun, 12 May 2013 11:23:28 +1000arsenalfinest<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65879224" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Local FC x Stephen Coniglio: Footsteps From Italy. Local FC chatted to GWS’s young star about growing up on his nonna’s vineyard, goals/dreams in the AFL and who he is as a person.</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50138809806http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50138809806Sat, 11 May 2013 13:29:47 +1000Vimeoaflgwsstepenconiglioelmercado<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a8ee9df04f4e9e5e26f0cd18dc091b93/tumblr_mmkwbdc9zA1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Final player in the Local FC GOAT Team: CF El Fenómeno the phenomenon was the first superstar of modern day football. By 21, Ronaldo was already the proud owner of not one, but two FIFA World Player of the Year awards, a Ballon D’or, a World Cup winners medal and World Cup Golden Ball. If serious injury had not cut his career short we may have talked about the greatest of all time. Power, speed, touch and a true goal scorer. Ronaldo had it all. I think Sir Booby Robson said it best “The best player I ever worked with? Tough competition, but it has to be Brazil’s Ronaldo.” #therealronaldo #hopeyoulikedthis</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50081427168http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50081427168Fri, 10 May 2013 20:40:24 +1000therealronaldohopeyoulikedthis<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/db1bbfcc11c20404ea3c0d7c1cae78a2/tumblr_mmjztoNKWE1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Latest purchase from @SubbuteoArt #henry #king the famous celebration against Spurs #gooners</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50044405575http://www.localfc.com.au/post/50044405575Fri, 10 May 2013 08:58:35 +1000goonerskinghenry<object width="400" height="219" id="cf8e86doi" name="cf8e86don" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://p.mlssoccer.com/SAu5a/video/1720666/mls_2013-05-08-213406.640hq.mp4" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed width="400" height="219" src="http://p.mlssoccer.com/SAu5a/video/1720666/mls_2013-05-08-213406.640hq.mp4" id="cf8e86dei" name="cf8e86den" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br/><br/>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/49995862142http://www.localfc.com.au/post/49995862142Thu, 09 May 2013 15:51:37 +1000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f49f559a54fa01d1c2cf1c8188e72640/tumblr_mmidq3l4JV1r3vpqdo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>As a Gooner it’s hard to say but Thanks #SirAlex for your contribution to football. Enjoy your deserved rest.. #manu</p>http://www.localfc.com.au/post/49981138102http://www.localfc.com.au/post/49981138102Thu, 09 May 2013 12:03:39 +1000siralexmanu