Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams has produced one of the finest goals of the season so far. The 21-year-old Spaniard, recently linked with a move to Everton, put his side ahead in the game against Espanyol with this moment of magic. Receiving a mistimed pass with his back to goal on the edge of the area, […]

11 years ago

Rumours that Liverpool were set to land Alexandre Pato appear to have been quashed before they’ve even got off the ground. Earlier reports from South America appeared to have indicated that the former AC Milan player, currently playing for Brazilian club Corinthians, was set for a move to Anfield. #Liverpool have agreed to sign Alexandre […]

11 years ago

Having slumped to another Premier League defeat, this time at Stoke, it’s unsurprising to see a host of names being put forward to replace Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. With many believing that the Portuguese manager is set to leave the club imminently, the Sunday Express are reporting that Roman Abramovich will look to appoint an […]

11 years ago

Surely not?

11 years ago

Early on in the season it was suggested by some that Harry Kane was a flash in the pan – a one season wonder that would struggle for goals in his second season in the Premier League. While Kane’s goal-scoring touch has recently returned, so have stories linking the England striker with a move away from […]

11 years ago

Following the defeat to Liverpool, many are tipping Jose Mourinho’s second stint as Chelsea manager to come to an end in the very near future. According to an article in The Daily Mirror, Mourinho may not be in charge for Chelsea’s next game – Wednesday’s Champions League clash at home to Dynamo Kiev. The Portuguese […]

11 years ago

Fresh from recording a 2-1 victory at Getafe, some of Barca’s stars took time out to enjoy the Halloween festivities. In the recent on-field absence of Lionel Messi, the responsibility of leading the Barcelona line has been left to Luis Suarez and Neymar. They’ve coped well, and both were on hand to bag a goal each in Saturday’s […]

11 years ago

He’s offering no guarantees.

11 years ago

Thierry Henry might have terrorised a few defenders in his time, but it’s fair to say that he’s not the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Halloween. That wasn’t the case for Gerald Clarke, who decided that carving Thierry Henry into a pumpkin would make the perfect wedding gift for an Arsenal-supporting couple […]

11 years ago

Kane is able…

11 years ago

Roman Abramovich’s time at Chelsea has shown he isn’t always the most patient with a manager when the club goes through a bad patch. As a result there’s been plenty of speculation surrounding Jose Mourinho’s future at Stamford Bridge, especially following last weekend’s defeat at West Ham and the midweek League Cup exit at Stoke. […]

11 years ago

You can’t beat the champ

11 years ago

Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear days may be behind him now, but one of his more memorable episodes could come back to haunt him – with a possible three-year jail term. Filming a Christmas special in Argentina, Clarkson and the rest of the crew had to make an escape to neighbouring Chile after a group of locals were […]

11 years ago

Blokes of a certain age will be overcome with nostalgia at the mere whisper of the words ‘Championship Manager’. Just like a Snickers used to be called a Marathon, or Starburst used to be called Opal Fruits, this was the original name for the game we now know as Football Manager. In the early years […]

11 years ago

Having missed a penalty in Manchester United’s shoot-out defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough, the criticism of Wayne Rooney’s poor form continues. But Paul Scholes doesn’t seem to think that the club captain is entirely to blame, stating that Rooney’s problems are a result of the way the current United team are playing. In an […]

11 years ago

Since retiring (the second time) Paul Scholes has provided a few refreshingly honest assessments of his former club, Manchester United. In the aftermath of their penalty shoot-out exit from the Capital One Cup at the hands of Middlesbrough, the former midfielder was at it again as he spoke to BBC Radio Manchester’s Mike Sweeney. Discussing […]

11 years ago

What a shot!

11 years ago

Was this the reason he missed?

11 years ago

Here we go again…

11 years ago

When Pedro moved to Chelsea at the end of the transfer window, it seemed like a move that made sense for all parties. Barcelona, the club at which he’d spent many years, could not guarantee him a start in their star-studded team. Pedro wanted more football and would be moving to the English champions. Chelsea […]

11 years ago

After Manchester United supporters wrote to the club requesting a testimonial for Wayne Rooney, the club captain confirmed that a date had been set for the event via his Instagram account. Thanks to all involved in making my testimonial a reality. Hope we can raise lots of money for the chosen childrens charities – http://bit.ly/1k7bTlM […]

11 years ago

What would America make of him?

11 years ago

Having failed to hold down a regular place at Real Madrid, reports are now suggesting that Isco has requested a move from the Bernabeu. The Spanish international, who nearly signed for Manchester City before moving to Real, wants regular first team football and appears to have decided that his current club won’t be able to […]

11 years ago

Homage to Catalonia…

11 years ago

Vultures hovering…

11 years ago

Forlan in love…

11 years ago

After enduring another nightmarish afternoon at the hands of West Ham at the weekend, Chelsea must have been dreading a Tuesday night visit to Stoke. The Britannia Stadium is never the ideal venue to bounce back after a disappointing result, even if the home side entered the Capital One Cup tie having also lost at […]

11 years ago

When they aren’t shipping five Robert Lewandowski goals in nine minutes against Bayern, Wolfsburg have the brilliant Douglas Costa to deal with… Just weeks after their Bundesliga battering in the Allianz Arena, the Saxony club fell behind to Bayern in their DFB-Pokal cup tie. With Douglas Costa picking up possession in a central area about twenty yards […]

11 years ago

Having briefly topped the Premier League over the weekend, many might have expected Arsenal’s meeting with Sheffield Wednesday to be a formality. However, the first half couldn’t have gone any worse for Arsene Wenger, after watching his side go two goals down and lose two key players to injury. First up, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain left the field […]

11 years ago

City sicker…

11 years ago

Nutty idea…

11 years ago

Netflix appear to be bearing fruit from their latest venture into the world of original film-making. Recently released viewing figures for their war drama Beasts of No Nation have shown its remarkable success. The company’s head of content, Ted Sarandos, gave an insight into the popularity of the film, which stars Idris Elba. “We are just thrilled with the total […]

11 years ago

Not just for sexting…

11 years ago

Tiki-tastic…

11 years ago

A far cry from Stocksbridge Park Steels…

11 years ago

Ouch!

11 years ago

The (police) force awakens

11 years ago

Arsenal enjoyed their Saturday. Prior to the Manchester derby Arsene Wenger’s men briefly topped the Premier League table following their 2-1 victory over Everton. After he set up Olivier Giroud’s opener, we can now tell you that Mesut Özil officially assists goals more often than any other Premier League player. Data company Opta Sports studied every player in every […]

11 years ago

Former Top Gear presenter, Jeremy Clarkson, has caused controversy with his description of Lancashire seaside town, Blackpool. Claiming that a combination of drunks, drug addicts and Syrian refugees has turned the resort into a ‘cesspit of awfulness and disease’, Clarkson writes in his weekly column for The Sunday Times that the solution to the town’s problems would […]

11 years ago

Mystery solved!

11 years ago

If you follow Piers Morgan on Twitter, you’ll know he is quick to criticise Arsene Wenger when his beloved Arsenal lost. But just lately, things have been different. Victory over Everton saw Arsenal top the Premier League on Saturday, prompting Match of the Day host Gary Lineker to ask Morgan if his attitude towards his side’s manager […]

11 years ago

With plenty of criticism for Wayne Rooney’s showing in the Manchester derby, it’s unsurprising to see reports linking Louis van Gaal with moves for attacking reinforcements. The Manchester United manager’s spending at Old Trafford could climb past the £300m mark with the revival of a move for long-time target Antoine Griezmann. This time the report comes from Spain, […]

11 years ago

It was reported over the weekend that two Premier League footballers are due to publicly announce they are gay. They would be the first  players to do so while still playing top-flight football, and it is refreshing to see that the decision has been greeted with an overwhelmingly positive reaction. But it was still disappointing to see many […]

11 years ago

This has never been done before…

11 years ago

Bast action hero…

11 years ago

Nothing to Luis…

11 years ago

For Chris’ sake…

11 years ago

Manuel Pellegrini’s tactics have come under fire from former Arsenal man Paul Merson. Referring to the way in which the Chilean has set up his Manchester City side for European performances in recent years, Merson suggests that some City supporters could have fared better. ‘What he’s done in the Champions League over the last three seasons, […]

11 years ago

Jamie Carragher has backed Adam Lallana to play an important role for Liverpool as the club adapt to Jurgen Klopp’s style of play. Describing the former Southampton man as Liverpool’s best player against Rubin Kazan, Carragher believes that Lallana’s willingness to chase and excellent level of stamina will see him become a highly-valued player for his new […]

11 years ago

…but don’t get too excited, Liverpool fans

11 years ago