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Have Chelsea captain and manager kissed and made up after JT got Mourinho sacked? EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Manchester United legend Irwin on Keane, signing for United and the Cup Winners Memories of Manchester United Wenger is still the right man for Arsenal Manchester City should expect backlash for this A tale of two managers: Miles and generations apart, but unimaginably similar Stereotypical football: The most English footballer Would the Premier League miss Stoke City? Former Manchester United man The complete footballing history of Manchester City star Sergio Aguero
 

Have Chelsea captain and manager kissed and made up after JT got Mourinho sacked?

Claude Makelele published an autobiography in 2009, ‘Tout Simplement’, which revealed that the reason behind Jose Mourinho’s dismissal in 2007 was John Terry. After being told that he was going to be dropped, a disgruntled Terry apparently went to complain about the manager to Peter Kenyon and Roman Abramovich. Then he gave the club an [...]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Manchester United legend Irwin on Keane, signing for United and the Cup Winners’ Cup

In part I of our exclusive interview with Manchester United legend Denis Irwin, we discuss his time at United, the reasons behind him signing for the club and who he got along best with. Whenever fans and pundits reflect on their best ever Manchester United XI, your name always gets a mention. How does it [...]

Memories of Manchester United’s Brian Greenhoff as an 11-year-old in Barnsley

The sad, early death of Brian Greenhoff took Ken Gambles back half a century to the makeshift pitch on South Yorkshire wasteland where the future star paraded his precocious skills. Greenhoff went on to play more than 290 times for Manchester United and Leeds United and 18 times for England. He ended his career as [...]

Wenger is still the right man for Arsenal

In the context of having to finish above their rivals, the sight of Arsenal players celebrating fourth spot like they’d won the league was just about forgivable. But, as Alex Ferguson’s many triumphs were being celebrated to mark his retirement from the game, it was also more than a little depressing. After all, Arsenal were [...]

Manchester City should expect backlash for this “typical City” behaviour

This time last year it was all going so well for Roberto Mancini and Manchester City. Two goals deep into injury time during the last match of the season against QPR meant the Italian had delivered City’s first title in 44 years in the most dramatic circumstances imaginable. The long wait was over. City, who [...]

A tale of two managers: Miles and generations apart, but unimaginably similar

Upon strolling into his introductory press conference at Stamford Bridge after being touted by Roman Abramovich as the man to lead the ‘Chelski’ revolution, a young Jose Mourinho’s opening statement contained the now iconic quote: “Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one.” Now cast your mind [...]

Stereotypical football: The most English footballer

Some players just aren’t made for the English game, some of us aren’t as efficient as Germans at taking penalties, even fewer are capable of playing “tiki taka” football like the Spanish, but we all wish we grew up on a Brazilian beach and could dance through challenges. These are the stereotypes in football, I’m [...]

Would the Premier League miss Stoke City?

With a defiant ‘no one likes us, we don’t care’ attitude, Stoke City have played the role of villain with great relish since returning to the top flight. But, it feels like a long time ago that defending a Rory Delap throw-in was talked up as a rite of passage for aspiring centre- backs and [...]

Former Manchester United man – The boy who will never be king

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. The ‘second’ greatest player in the world and of his generation. Lionel Messi must haunt him on a daily basis as he goes about his business being the best player Real Madrid currently have past, present and future. Comparison after comparison, record after broken record. If you were to feel [...]

The complete footballing history of Manchester City star Sergio Aguero

Born, June 2nd 1988 Joined Independiente, 1997 Became the youngest player to debut in the Argentine First Division at 15 years and 35 days, breaking the record previously established by Diego Maradona, July 5th 2003 Became the youngest player to compete in Copa Libertadores, February 2004 Scored his first goal for Independiente in a 2-2 [...]

INFOGRAPHIC: David Beckham – family man

INFOGRAPHIC: David Beckham – family man

18 June 2013

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Rare interview in English from Arsenal star on London, fish & chips, seeing famous people and driving on the left

17 June 2013

Santi Cazorla, one of the best signings from last summer, has given a rare interview in English discussing his first season at Arsenal, life in London and being two-footed.

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Motorway Police dig out Liverpool FC for lack of silverware

17 June 2013

The North West Motorway Police were today guilty of having a pop at Liverpool FC for their lack of silverware. The Merseyside club, who have seen their title record over taken by Manchester United over the past few season, now winning 20 to Liverpool’s 18, are now a poor relative to their Mancunian rivals. This [...]

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The best and worst of the Capital One Cup Draw

17 June 2013

With us having to endure a few weeks without any domestic football in England, we can now turn our attention back to the new season, after the Capital One Cup draw for the first round was made this afternoon. The first round of games will take place on the week beginning August 5th, meaning we [...]

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What were Liverpool FC thinking about with this Gerrard picture?

16 June 2013

The official Twitter feed for Liverpool FC posted up some pictures of their players this afternoon. Jordan Ibe (who has played 63 minutes of first team football for Liverpool in all competitions) “in the spotlight”. Then there was “our Brazilian magician” for Philippe Coutinho. But then the strangest of the lot, “Captain fantastic” showing Steven [...]

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Manchester United striker on being a ballboy for Liverpool vs Chelsea

15 June 2013

In Chelsea’s game against Liverpool at Anfield towards the end of last season, a familiar face was spotted on the touchline as Juan Mata went to take a corner early in to the second half. Was that… could it be… Danny Welbeck? Jonny Evans has interviewed Welbeck, with footage available of Manchester United’s official website, [...]

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TRANSFER RUMOURS: Aspas to Liverpool and Cavani to Chelsea or Manchester City

14 June 2013

Iago Aspas to Liverpool 26/12/12 – Swansea City and Atletico Madrid both confirm their interest in Aspas. 31/12/12 – Paco Herrera, Celta Vigo coach: “The president has made it clear Iago will not leave until the end of the season, so I am quiet.” 15/1/13 – Paco Herrera: “It seems that there is the possibility [...]

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VIDEO: Manchester City fans singing about Pellegrini

14 June 2013

After Manchester City’s FA Cup final defeat to Wigan last month, their fans were singing “you can stick your Pellegrini up your arse!”, with news emerging that he was set to replace Roberto Mancini as manager. Today, Manuel Pellegrini has been confirmed as City’s new manager and has signed a three year deal with the [...]

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What next for former Manchester United manager?

14 June 2013

Fergie broke a million hearts when he announced his retirement. A Man U without Fergie prior to last month was an unimaginable horror, right up there with the apocalypse; but a Fergie without Man U? What on earth will he do? Out of concern, and slightly out of jest, we’ve drawn up a list for [...]

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Should Manchester United sign Fabregas?

14 June 2013

Pre-season is notable for two things; new football kit launches and wild transfer rumours. While the new Manchester United football kit arrived earlier this month there seems to be more rumours every day as new boss David Moyes settles in to his role. But who will become his first big signing? It will be a [...]

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7 things you probably didn’t know about new Wigan boss Owen Coyle

14 June 2013

Wigan Athletic have today confirmed that Owen Coyle has been appointed manager after Roberto Martinez took up the managerial post at Everton. 1. Owen Coyle was a striker and played for 14 different clubs during his career, including the club that recently sacked him, Bolton Wanderers. 2. During his playing career, Coyle scored 249 goals [...]

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How the Haitian national team managed Chelsea players and Spain

13 June 2013

Who would have thought it? In a matter of a few days, the Haitian national football team has come away from two formidable friendlies against Spain and Italy with a narrow loss, historic draw and three goals. And the most sturring thing of all is: despite the bookies were favouring their oppoents, they deserved it. [...]

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VIDEO: Football freestyle challenge

13 June 2013

Featuring top freestylers Billy Wingrove & Jeremy Lynch, together they are the F2 freestylers. Each week the pair will take challenges against each-other, getting progressively more and more challenging.

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Is Liverpool striker justified in making Chelsea captain comparison?

12 June 2013

Luis Suarez revealed earlier this month that he was ready to leave Liverpool FC. Rather than being honest to the fans and explaining that, justifiably, he wants to join a better club who can compete for the Champions League every year, he has blamed his decision on the country. Suarez has been regularly criticised in [...]

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Jack Wilshere needs to decide his best position for Arsenal

12 June 2013

“He has good ability, works really hard for the team and has that little bit of aggression which he wants to win. That all comes out in his game. But I look at him and think what kind of player does Jack want to be? Is he going to be an offensive player? If he [...]

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Who should be in charge of a club’s transfer policy?

11 June 2013

There appears to be a genuine feeling of contempt towards the role that is the ‘Director of Football’ in this country. The infringement on the manager is not taken kindly, the manager is the boss and the boss rules with an iron fist, he should have autonomous control over any duties regarding the team. That [...]

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VIDEO: FIFA 14 preview

11 June 2013

In EA SPORTS FIFA 14 players now have four times the decision making ability than the current generation of footballers, enabling each player to have Pro Instincts—human-like reactions, anticipation, and instincts. The leap forward in intelligence is matched by innovations that deliver true player motion. Now in FIFA 14, every step matters with Precision Movement [...]

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Chelsea boss: The Lying One?

10 June 2013

Jose Mourinho attended his first press conference in his second stint as Chelsea manager today and dubbed himself the “happy one”, after previously calling himself a “special one” during the first press conference when he first joined the club in 2004. However, maybe he should be known as the “lying one”, after changing his story on [...]

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