No question about it this week! Wayne Rooney's simply stunning bicycle kick in the Manchester Derby is the winner. This may even go on to be voted Goal of the Year! What do you think?


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Video Courtesy of footytube.com

Each week it is always difficult to choose the best goal! With lots of things to weigh up like technicality, timing, scoreline, difficulty and awesomeness.

This week I had it down to 2 goals - Cheik Tiote and Niko Kranjcar - Both goals were scored when their team needed it and both goals had a certain quality about them. However (despite being a Spurs fan and despite Kranjcar scored using his opposite foot) I have to give it to Tiote due to the pure difficulty of hitting the kind of ball he did, and to clear everyone in his way and beat the keeper low to his right is incredible! The fact that it brought the score to 4-4 was icing on the cake.

Click the picture or here to enjoy this goal: Goal of the Week - Cheik Tiote

In case you have already seen the above goal on the Match of the Week Post, I have also included the link for Kranjcar stoppage time stunner here: Niko Kranjcar - Tottenham Hotspur

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Plenty of games this weekend could have received this honour, with over 40 goals scored in the Premier League, however it is Newcastle's stunning comeback from 4-0 down at half time that takes the cake. In this game we see everything from terrible defending to a contender for the Goal of the Week crown, plus we see a red card, a couple of penalties but the best thing....Arsenal being pegged back after being in such a demanding position. The Gunners have done that twice this season, the other being at the Emirates against the Spurs where they gave up a 2-0 half time lead to eventually go down 3-2.

Click the picture or here to enjoy the highlights: Match Highlights - Newcastle V Arsenal

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Goal of the Week in the English Premier League this week goes to Raul Meireles' stunning strike against Wolves. It was between his strike and Drogba's, however Raul's was technically perfect!

Click here to view: Goal of the Week - Raul Meireles

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Goal of the Week in the English Premier League this week goes to Carlos Tevez from Manchester City for this scintillating run with four Wolves defenders around him.

Click the Picture or Here To View: Match Highlights - Man City V Wolves

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There were a number of great games in the Premier League this week including the thrilling 4-3 win to Man City against the Wolves. However, the local derby between Birmingham and Aston Villa provided just as much entertainment from the outset, and though the score finished 1-1, it could have easily been something like 2-4 with Villa hitting the woodwork 4 times!

Click the picture or here to enjoy the highlights: Match Highlights - Birmingham vs Aston Villa

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Here is a list of my recent votes for the Triple J Hottest 100:
Angus And Julia Stone - Hold On
Brandon Flowers - Crossfire
Gotye - Eyes Wide Open
Gypsy & The Cat - Time To Wander
Laura Marling - Rambling Man
Sparkadia - Talking Like I'm Falling Down Stairs
Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes
Two Door Cinema Club - Undercover Martyn
Yeasayer - O.N.E
The Jezabels - Mace Spray

And here are some of the ones that didn't quite make the cut:
Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
Andy Bull - Dog (Featuring Lisa Mitchell)
Darwin Deez - Radar Detector
Junip - Always
Papa Vs Pretty - Heavy Harm
Seabellies - Trans Ending
School of Seven Bells - Windstorm

After a solid year of music mainly including indie rock, pop and acoustic, we are greeted with a large list of bands that have made 2011 the year for the release of their album! The following details my Top 10 Mostly Anticipated Albums and also some honourable mentions:









1. The Strokes - Title TBA - Many have been awaiting this fourth Studio album for the New York quintet, with the original date of release of September 2010 being tentatively pushed back to March 2011 due to conflicts within the band as to whether the record was ready for release. If anyone was lucky enough to see them on their tour to Australia, you would know that they sounded as tight as ever which is a good sign that the album will be as well.


2. Bon Iver - Title TBA - After a stellar debut album, I am sitting on my hands waiting for Bon Iver's second studio album. In August of 2010, front man Justin Vernon noted during an interview with Pitchfork that the new album was '75% along the way' and estimated it would probably be another year until we can hear it. He is said to be very happy with the way the album has progressed with a number of his favourite musicians contributing to some tracks. Obviously we will hear more news about it during the year, but for now put a cold winter's day stamp on August!


3. Santigold - Title TBA - A debut album and a change of letter within her stage name (From Santogold to Santigold due to legal reasons) Philly born artist, Santi White, is tipped to set off some eargasms with her follow up album from her self titled debut released in 2008. A release date has not been set as yet, but expect to hear from Spank Rock in a track and Q-Tip is working as a producer on this one.


4. Coldplay - Title TBA - The fifth studio album from one of the world's most well known bands is set for release later this year. Frontman, Chris Martin, has revealed that the album will be much more stripped back and personal than the previous 4 albums. The album was originally set for release in late 2009, however had to be pushed back as the band's extensive world tour left them with still a lot of work to do.

5. Beth Orton - Title TBA - One of my favourite female singers is back again, after I thought there would be no more from her. It is said that she has performed some of her new songs live already, which would mean that she is either testing the waters, or the album is just about completed!

6. Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes - The first album from talented Swede populated a majority of my playlists for most of 2009/2010. This second album promises to be more deeper and darker with a power theme underlining the musical concoctions.

7. Cold War Kids - Mine is Yours - This is the third studio for the indie band which in reference to their previous work can be described as soulful indie pop rock. Expect the new album to be a little more mature sounding and much more polished.

8. The Lonely Island - Title TBA - With songs like 'Jizz In My Pants', 'Boombox' and 'I'm On A Boat' throwing me into hysterics every time I listen to them, I can honestly say that I am very much looking forward to another dose of well thought out, comical lyrics with a majority of the songs featuring some well known artists!

9. Jens Lekman - Title TBA - He is one Quirky Swede .....If you haven't heard anything of Jens I suggest you listen to this version of 'Your Arms Around Me' recorded at Triple J in Australia. This will make you want to hear more!

10. Cut Copy - Zonoscope - One of the very few dancier outfits I listen to, mainly thanks to a few of their previous tracks being featured on FIFA. I am looking forward to listen to this album to see if Cut Copy can maintain the catchiness of their tracks, and keep me listening to a genre of music that isn't my favourite!

Honourable Mentions:
Radiohead
Noah and the Whale
REM
My Morning Jacket
The Avalanches
Ting Tings

おはようございます！！ぼくのなまえはマーカスです。どぞよろしく。

The above says 'Good Morning! My name is Marcus. Pleased to meet you.' for any of you who has difficulty in reading Japanese.

As you maybe able to infer, I enjoy the Japanese language. I have been lucky enough to travel to this beautiful country on a couple of occasions, the more recent 'trip' was spent on a freezing mountain for the better part of a season, a far cry from the warmth of the Queensland sun. There is something about Japan that always draws me in, maybe it's the culture, the food, the naked bath time with strangers, I'm not quite sure. It is definitely a part of me I wish to share with others. Be sure to look out for some Japanese Dishes in my upcoming cooking posts!

What activity is mostly enjoyed on weekends? It starts with a S and the last 4 letters is the name of a delicious alcoholic beverage. If you guessed Sbeer, then you were wrong! The answer, of course, is Sport! Whether it is an actual sport eg cricket, soccer, AFL or a made up game eg dart cricket, bottle cap bouncing, I am more than interested in being involved! I am most passionate about Soccer (Football I should say) as you will see with a number of my posts to be based on the World Game for example, English Premier League Goal of the Week, English Premier League Match Reviews and Fantasy Premier League Hints and Tips!

My occupation, for everyone who is interested, is a Financial Adviser. I completed a Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Accounting and Minoring in Financial Planning in 2009. I have had 3 years experience in the financial planning industry and a lot more to come! Being a young professional does have its challenges, and here at The Modern Cavaliers, we will provide some guidance on how to manage ones professionalism.

I leave the best until last, and that is おんがく (Music). My fingers have been strumming the strings of a guitar for almost 10 years now, and I am lucky to have learnt how to play musical instruments. It has given me a deeper appreciation for Music as an art form and nothing fulfills me more than sitting back and pleasuring my ears to someone's art! You will notice numerous posts about music, including album, song, artist and concert reviews as well as some basic tutorials for the guitar. If I'm feeling adventurous I might even post an original recording!

I hope you enjoy what I have to offer as well as the always insightful posts from the 4 remaining Cavaliers!

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