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The nomadic footballing career of Stig Tofting isn’t perhaps the most glamorous. It isn’t even the most familiar. But when told alongside a life story filled with tragedy and controversy, it’s nothing short of compelling. Throw in some Hells Angels and boxing bout with the guy who sang ‘Barbie Girl’ and it becomes unbelievable. Lawn-mower […]
Born Free Paul Labile Pogba was born 15th March 1993 as a result of a pre-conceived plan by his refugee parents to gain permanent settlement in France. Mother Yeo and Farther Fassou Antoine were part of the mass migration to France, refugees of civil unrest in Guinea. They were advised before landing in France that […]
It takes a lot to take my breath away. Nonetheless, every once in a while something happens that does just yet. For there to have been two instances since I last put pen to paper (I know it’s typed, shut up) is simply mind-blowing yet such is the wonder of this season we are having. […]
The return of the Swedish Allsvenskan last week brought out many a football fan, despite the fellow return of the ‘beast from the east’ across much of Europe. Many predict Malmö FF to achieve their third successive title this season, and for AIK to be their biggest challengers. The two giants of Swedish Football faced […]
After six years at Liverpool where he became one of the most well-known and recognisable players in Europe, Kevin Keegan felt he needed a new challenge. In the late 1950’s & early 1960’s several high profile names from British football moved abroad to ply their trade to varying degrees of success. Players such as Jimmy […]
Friday Tigre earned a well-deserved victory over Gimnasia, who’ve been a little out of form as of late. The hosts managed to score twice but it could have been a lot more if it wasn’t for Gimnasia’s goalie Arias. An important victory for Tigre who’ll look to avoid the drop next year. The remainder of […]
It appears that Paris Saint-Germain’s owners, Qatari Sports Investments, have narrowed down their list of candidates for the club’s new manager to two names. With the departure of Unai Emery nailed on for the summer, the club have cast their glance elsewhere in the search for a new tactician capable of advancing the club’s fortunes […]
As an AC Milan fan born and bred, the sight of the San Siro is one that fills a Milanista with inexplicable joy. Emerging from the metro station as part of a sea of red and black and seeing the near 90,000-seater stadium feels like a pilgrimage to a spiritual home. But, on the day […]
It was great to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek last a full 90 minute game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Before an ankle injury made him miss around three months of football, the 22-year old was impressive and even played his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Germany. He not only made the […]
Ciutat de Valencia, Valencia – It was derby weekend in Madrid but there was much more at stake in La Coruna and Valencia. It had been labelled the ‘Grand Weekend’ in terms of the relegation battle with the bottom four all playing each other. The gap between Levante in 17th and Las Palmas in 18th […]
Friday 6th April: St Etienne 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain It is becoming something of novelty when Paris Saint-Germain fail to win a Ligue 1 game. The occasion is something to be savoured by those who believe that the club are the very antithesis of what the beautiful game should be about, something to be placed on […]
Derby weekend took over the English Premier League as Manchester City were forced to wait on the title due to their noisy neighbours, but what went on across the other top European leagues? Messi once again stole the show in La Liga with a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Leganes at the Nou Camp, […]
This is the start of a new four part series documenting the playing career of Kevin Keegan. Each part will concentrate on his performances with each of his main clubs, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle United. First up, Liverpool. Kevin Keegan was my first footballing hero. At the time I first got into football (1975-76) […]
It appeared for a long while that it was done. Manchester City had sewn it up, or, at least, they thought they had. So had everyone else. Manchester United fans, slumped on their seats, looked aimlessly in the distance. Others were down on the concourse thinking but not talking. Whilst in the home sections of […]
There are many iconic World Cup images; Bobby Moore and Pele embracing after the England and Brazil game in Mexico, 1970, Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal in 1986 and Marco Tardelli’s passionate celebration after his goal for Italy against West Germany in 1982. For many the image of headband-wearing, bearded, Brazilian midfielder, Sócrates, in […]
The quarterfinals have started in decisive fashion, with three teams now having a large task on their hands to qualify following the first leg result. There were some fourteen goals across the four games including brilliant strikes and defensive mishaps. Â Atletico Madrid 2-0 Sporting Lisbon When a team is playing the favourites to win […]
What does ‘legend’ even mean anyway? When I was a lad, Ok, a few years ago now, the word legend wasn’t used an awful lot. To me it was some sort of mythical creature whose feats were verging on the unbelievable, whether they were true or not. These days, if you walk into the pub […]
Leicester City vs Newcastle 07/04/18 Kick-off: 3pm Preview: Leicester’s first win at the Amex last week couldn’t have come at a better time. Not only is this the business end of the season, but it also meant we kept the pressure on Burnley, especially as we face the Clarets next week. Next up for the […]
As well all painfully know, there is no Italy squad travelling to the World Cup in Russia. However, there is a small silver lining in what seems like one of those huge, never-ending, grey clouds. The silver lining does, in fact, have a blue hint to it as Luigi Di Biago’s Italy squad called up […]
The number 50 is regarded an important one in many things, a milestone in marriage, the very centre of a dartboard, and after an Easter victory over Norwich on Monday, QPR’s point tally for the season. There is a good opportunity to make some money on QPR this weekend, betting on QPR to win with […]
