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For every critic and doubter, there is a fanatic and supporter of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, football’s greatest enigma. He has the enviable title of the world’s most expensive player when you accumulate all his transfer fees. Love him or hate him, one thing no one can doubt is the technical ability that he possesses. Amongst the […]
During Manchester City’s surprising 3-1 defeat against Ajax, Roberto Mancini opted to play three at the back “It’s something that we’ve not worked on a lot,” he said. “We’re used to a straight back four. It’s twice we’ve done this and conceded but the manager likes it and if we’re going to do well with […]
VIDEO – Highlights of Arsenal vs Schalke
Blind loyalty is for the blind, so I keep getting told by Tottenham supporters that don’t believe in turning up and singing your heart out for the team no matter what. A rationalisation that if the team or players are not performing well or the coach is not fulfilling the clubs potential – then turning […]
VIDEO – Highlights of Ajax vs Manchester City
In memory of football’s first pioneers, Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest,who founded the World’s First Football Club on October 24th, 1857: Sheffield FC.
There’s been lots of discussion for as long as I can remember about what role Wayne Rooney should play, or what role he is better in, and it really is a tough decision. I’m really unsure as to which role he is better, or more effective in, so to decide I’m going to look at […]
VIDEO – Highlights of Barcelona vs Celtic
VIDEO – Highlights of Shakhtar Donetsk vs Chelsea
VIDEO – Highlights of Manchester United vs Braga
365 days ago, Manchester City went to Old Trafford and battered their greatest rivals 6-1 on their own ground. It was a stunning performance; one which buried the memories of so many past disappointments and saw City’s title challenge suddenly become serious. Our new, all-out-attacking philosophy was being justified as we sat 5 points clear […]
Willian has been linked with a January move from Shakhtar Donetsk to Tottenham Hotspur October 22nd 2012: Willian – “There were two offers in the summer. One from Chelsea and one from Tottenham. Choosing between the two clubs would be difficult. Tottenham is a big club and it has a good person in charge – […]
Looking beyond the disappointment of yet another failure to take three points off our nearest rivals on home soil, Pete Sixsmith sees a disturbing lack of initiative and quality from the boys in red and white. Judging by the grumblings of the fans leaving the Stadium of Light on Sunday, he is not alone. Here […]
Sitting at the bottom of League Two with the probability of staying in the Football League seemingly decreasing after every game there was very little for supporters of Barnet to be cheerful for around about a week ago, that was until a well known Dutchman in the form of Edgar Davids was to join their […]
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Rio Ferdinand had a pretty bad year both on and off the pitch, and he hasn’t held back in letting his feelings known. So it doesn’t come as much of a surprise that Rio got himself involved in ‘tshirtgate’. However, what did surprise a lot of people is that he defied Sir Alex in public […]
QPR v Everton, Sunday 16:00 – QPR lost 3-2 to high flying West Brom in their last game, despite goals from Esteban Grenaro and Adel Taarabt – Taraabt has made just three appearances for QPR this season, but it’s looking like the talented midfielder may be a key part of their push for survival. Taraabt […]
Sunderland v Newcastle, Sunday 13:30 – Both teams competing in the North East derby this weekend are looking to bounce back from 3-0 defeats at the hands of the Manchester clubs from their last outing – Jack Colback has been at the heart of Sunderland’s play this season, receiving the ball 251 times, more than […]
West Ham v Southampton, Saturday 15:00 – West Ham lost 3-1 to Arsenal in their last Premier League game, with Mohamed Diame putting West Ham ahead – That was Diame’s first goal from ten attempts at goal with 50% on target. The striker’s attempts to win the ball back have not been so successful, with […]
