Professional Soccer/(European Football)/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Agent Soccer or next Scam? This is true message? | 1/2/2012 | Mark Smith |
| Q: NVA Management Sports. MY NAME IS Alexander Matt, A SOCCER SCOUT PRESENTLY BASED AND LIVE IN ... A: Patrik, This is someone using the name of an agent on the FIFA Players' Agents List to try and scam ... | ||
| Agent Soccer or Scam? | 12/30/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: CASELLA ALBERTO Attention; Patryk I got your message dated 26th Dec 2011 and it was confirmed. ... A: This is definitely a scam. I see similar e-mails to this almost every day. Below are the e-mail ... | ||
| possible two scams | 12/23/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Mr. Smith, scenario 1:(david hamilton) Hello, thanks for the mail,everything is alright but i will ... A: Merry Christmas Aaron, These are definitely scams. Do not give these people any money and tell them ... | ||
| Arsenal! | 9/13/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: How many trophies have arsenal won since the club was created? A: Arsenal F.C. have won the following trophies/titles: First Division (until 1992) and Premier League ... | ||
| Ucl highest goal scorer in a season | 4/15/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Please Who is the uefa champions league highest goal scorer in one season A: As I'm sure you're aware, the UEFA Champions League used to be called the European Champions' Cup ... | ||
| CASELLA Alberto? Soccer agent or Scam? | 3/7/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: How are you doing today? Hope you are fine, I am Casella Alberto, a soccer scout based in United ... A: This is definitely a scam. Do not give this person any money and tell them you have contacted your ... | ||
| Age for Semi-Pro Soccer | 2/9/2011 | Mark Smith |
| Q: My co-workers son is only 16 yrs. old and on the varsity team in high school. He has a youtube clip ... A: Pamela, It definitely sounds like a scam to me. Greece isn't a major footballing nation and their ... | ||
| Soccer question | 12/18/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Can you please tell "Why" An arc of a circle with a radius of 9.15m (10 yrads) from the penalty mark ... A: Munir, An arc adjoins the penalty area, and encloses the area within 9.15 metres (30.0 ft) from the ... | ||
| I got this e-mail | 11/23/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: I think youcan be one of the perfect match for any of the clubs listed below.... Well i will be ... A: This is definitely a scam. I've seen this e-mail several times recently. The English is awful and it ... | ||
| football england caps | 10/26/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Top ten players up till oct 2010 A: Below is the top 20: 1. Peter Shilton (1970–1990) 125 Caps 2. David Beckham* (1996–) 115 Caps ... | ||
| scam? | 7/19/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Hey there mr smith, i got sent this email about 4 weeks ago abouting being scouted to england for ... A: This is probably a scam. Do not give this person any money and tell them you have contacted your ... | ||
| circle outside 16.5 m in soccer field | 7/9/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: what's this circle line for? I know that it's 9.15m from the penalty spot. But if a defender ... A: I assume you're referring to the penalty arc. Players must stand behind this line to make sure they ... | ||
| soccer scam? or not? | 7/6/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: have a look at this and tell me from yourself if it looks legit. ... A: This is definitely a scam. Do not give these people any money and tell them you have contacted your ... | ||
| Soccer Rules | 6/19/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: While taking a sidethrow ( or a throw in)can a thrower score a goal by directly putting(throwing the ... A: No, a goal cannot be scored directly from a throw in. If the throwing team throws the ball directly ... | ||
| Ban for red card | 3/20/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: A player is supposed to get a 3 match-ban for a straight red card. Is it possible to appeal the red ... A: Jeff, It varies between different football authorities. In England, as of 2008, if a direct red ... | ||
| soccer youth | 3/12/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: I would think you would want to get the young top players in the USA in touch with clubs and ... A: Premiership tryouts, or trials as they're called in England, are open to players from other ... | ||
| European football pitch | 2/3/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: What are the dimensions of a professional football pitch in feet? A: The permitted length is between 300 feet and 390 feet and the permitted width between 150 feet and ... | ||
| liverpool fc | 1/15/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: how many managers have liverpool fc sacked who were they and what year thanks A: Andrew, Liverpool FC have had 17 permanent managers and one caretaker manager since the club's ... | ||
| scam | 1/13/2010 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Mr. Smith, Please take a look at this email I received. Do you know if this is posible? Do you ... A: Dario, This is a scam. A few reasons why: The English is terrible. Any genuine agent would have a ... | ||
| World Cup | 12/7/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: As the world cup draw has been made, does the U.S. have a chance against the England. I don't really ... A: Joe, I haven't got a clue. As time goes by it becomes more difficult to predict World Cup winners ... | ||
| FFA U18 International Transfers | 9/10/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I am a 14 y.o. Centre Back/Left Back, i have just returned from Trials in England and l was ... A: Unfortunately the FFA can reject an ITC (International Transfer Certificate) based on your age and ... | ||
| Availibility to play. | 8/20/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: i play at the highest level for my age in southern california. I am soon going to play d1 college ... A: Playing in the D1 is great. With regards to playing in the EPL- the FA (Football Association) in the ... | ||
| try out for football | 8/17/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: my son is 16years old and is visisting Spain Next Year. How can he get a try out??? even if it is ... A: Club in Spain do not hold open trials/try outs. Many young players head to Europe in hope to secure ... | ||
| playing football abroad | 8/15/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: Thank you A: I would suggest you get in contact with an agent or player manager. If they are willing to watch ... | ||
| Women's soccer in Seville, Spain | 8/13/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I am a collegiate player from the U.S. hoping to find a women's club or semi pro team to play for in ... A: In Spain the highest level of football is the Superliga Femenina (Female Super League), this is the ... | ||
| professional football player | 8/10/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: iam from Egypt iam 20 years old and i want to be a professional player in the premier-league ,even ... A: if you are currently playing at the highest level in Egypt you will not have any problems finding an ... | ||
| team opportunity | 8/4/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: i am 16 years and i live in South Africa i have been looking for a professional team to play for but ... A: dont let the idea that clubs in Joburg passed you up. There could be a number of reasons why clubs ... | ||
| do you know | 7/27/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: my son is 9 and has been commited to by hibs for his first year at pro youth level.i go to barcelona ... A: Most clubs do not hold open trials. As you can imagine, if they did they would be flooded with ... | ||
| Scouts and under 21 trials | 7/27/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I am 19 years old,I play for thirds and prov 3 reserves teams and obviously my dream is to become ... A: to answer your first question; we have scouts in all states of Australia watching various leagues ... | ||
| FOOTBALL CLUB SEARCH | 7/26/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I am interested in joining a football club in Australia/New Zealand. I just need some assistance in ... A: I am unable to answer this question on a public forum, however should you wish to contact me direct ... | ||
| mexicos goalkeepers | 7/24/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: i was just wondering if you could give me ur opinion of who is the best goalkeeper in mexico is it ... A: Oswaldo is the more experienced keeper making 99 Senior National Team Appearances and currently aged ... | ||
| I'd like to play abroad my country | 7/22/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I am eighteen and I live in Bosnia,..I am very talented player, played for couple of teams here in ... A: Deat Muamer, I receive this question many times through our website ... | ||
| Aussie Footie | 7/22/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I have a few questions about Australian football. 1) What is the average players wage in the top ... A: The A-League salary rates are listed here: ... | ||
| I NEED A CLUB VIA AN AGENT | 7/20/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR ALL MY LIFE SINCE WHEN I 10 YEARS OLD, AND NOW, I WOuLD BE 17 BY ... A: below is a list of FIFA Licenced Player Agents in Nigeria. ABDULKAREEM Adah Abubakar 4R Yagba West ... | ||
| I NEED A CLUD VIA AN AGENT | 7/19/2009 | Sergio Garcia |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL FOR ALL MY LIFE SINCE WHEN I 10 YEARS OLD, AND NOW, I WOuLD BE 17 BY ... A: I would suggest that you try to locate a local (in your country) agent or player manager to watch ... | ||
| Football league match | 7/7/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: A long time ago a football league match lasted 135 minutes plus any injury time that might have been ... A: Brian, I can't find anything about a 135 minute game, but there have been longer games than that. ... | ||
| English soccer league and FA cup winners | 7/1/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Who are the top 5 teams in terms of most English soccer league wins(Premiership and 'old' English ... A: Chris, The answer to your question is: Top 5 English League Title Winners: Liverpool - 18 ... | ||
| soccer trivia question | 5/23/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Who was the last player (post war) to transfer from Man utd to Liverpool A: Matt Busby retired as a player from Liverpool to become manager at Old Trafford in October 1946, so ... | ||
| football | 5/13/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: who was the first english football team to field an all non-british team? and when A: Gary, Chelsea, under Italian manager Gianluca Vialli, were the first English football club to field ... | ||
| Most Capped | 5/9/2009 | Mark Smith |
| Q: Hi from a sunny South Africa In our sports club here in Durban we have 2 fanatical football ... A: Well thanks for your question Jimmy. It was certainly challenging, and interesting, looking into ... | ||
Mark Smith
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have a fairly extensive knowledge of English Football. I attended my first game in 1967 and have been to hundreds since. My particular areas of interest are the history of the game, statistics, records, trivia and stadium information.
Experience
Over 40 years of watching and reading about the game.
Education/Credentials
Nothing football related.
Past/Present Clients
None.
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