Leicester City’s stars have reportedly been promised a celebratory trip to Las Vegas if they manage to win the Premier League this season. According to SunSport, the club’s Thai owners didn’t insert title bonuses in the reward packages of their players, doubting that they’d be able to win the league. Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has now […]

11 years ago

He’s only scheduled to start work at Manchester City in the summer, but current club Bayern Munich are said to be far from happy with Pep Guardiola. The Spaniard has already annoyed Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus with his decision to agree a deal with City, and it appears the sense of frustration with Guardiola is shared by other […]

11 years ago

Gary Neville’s had a rough time of it lately, but finally the wait for his first La Liga victory is over. Valencia saw of Espanyol 2-1, relieving some of the pressure the former Manchester United captain had been under following the Copa Del Rey hammering at the hands of Barcelona. As his side held on to […]

11 years ago

Another injury problem for United

11 years ago

Louis van Gaal admitted for the first time that Manchester United’s best hopes of securing Champions League football next season will come from winning the Europa League. Speaking after the defeat to struggling Sunderland, the United manager conceded his side had underperformed at the Stadium of Light. “You have to win we can only blame […]

11 years ago

It’s not been one of Manchester United’s more memorable seasons to date, yet the club remains on course to earn more than £500m in the space of a year – something no other British club has managed to do. The club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, announced on Thursday that the club’s revenue in the three […]

11 years ago

If you thought that Jose Mourinho’s second spell at Chelsea came to an end because of the woeful start they made to the defence of their Premier League title, think again. According to Will Ferrell, he played a significant role in Mourinho’s departure, after poking fun at his famously defensive style of football an an […]

11 years ago

Although it’s far from certain that Jose Mourinho will become the next Manchester United manager, the British press aren’t doing anything to halt the relentless speculation. On Wednesday, several papers printed similar stories claiming that Mourinho had told friends that he expected to be in charge at Old Trafford by the start of next season. A day […]

11 years ago

Look at former United striker Javier Hernandez though!

11 years ago

Jamie Vardy’s scintillating goal-scoring form this season has forced the makers of FIFA 16 into a rethink. Having initially rated Vardy at 71, the Leicester striker was presented with a revised rating of 75. Having shared the news of the former non-league man’s upgrade, some FIFA-playing JOE readers were quick to express their surprise that his […]

11 years ago

Few would have predicted Leicester City’s push for the Premier League title. Similarly, not many expected Jamie Vardy to make a a record-breaking goal-scoring contribution to the Foxes’ title push. EA Sports, makers of FIFA 16, have also been caught cold by the former Stocksbridge Park Steels forward’s incredible scoring run, and have been forced to revise […]

11 years ago

We’ve heard it said plenty of times before – the transition from being a good football player to being a good football manager is not a straightforward one. Gary Neville’s struggles with Valencia highlight this point. After failing to turn around the Spanish club’s league form, a 7-0 thrashing in the Copa Del Rey semi final […]

11 years ago

Changes to the Champions League appear to be on the agenda, with several of Europe’s top clubs in discussions about the future of the competition. The European Clubs’ Association (ECA) have indicated that they will work alongside Uefa on any ‘improvements’ to the competition in the next couple of years, but it appears a rumoured […]

11 years ago

Manchester United came within minutes of a first victory over Chelsea in more three years on Sunday. Having taken the lead through a goal from Jesse Lingard, United were pegged back by Diego Costa’s stoppage time equaliser. Many United supporters pointed the finger at Memphis Depay for Chelsea’s goal. The Dutchman had come into the […]

11 years ago

25 games down and the Premier League season is fast approaching its climax. With Leicester City taking a firm grip of top spot with their victory over Manchester City, many are now finally considering them as genuine potential champions. At the halfway point of last season, a newly-promoted Leicester side had seemed destined to return to the Championship, […]

11 years ago

Credited with signing Mahrez…

11 years ago

He broke his arm two weeks ago…and STILL played

11 years ago

Eden Hazard has revealed that he text Jose Mourinho in the aftermath of his departure from Chelsea, apologising for underperforming during Chelsea’s disastrous start to their title defence. Hazard played a key role in bringing the Premier League title to Stamford Bridge last season, earning the PFA Player of the Year award in the process. […]

11 years ago

Over the years, Manchester United’s various global partnership deals have seen some of their playing staff participate is some very strange promotional videos… but this one could be the weirdest one yet. The latest teaser trailer for the new Deadpool film, sees its star, Ryan Reynolds (or at least some bloke we’re supposed to believe […]

11 years ago

“I don’t want to remember”

11 years ago

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has warned soon-to-be Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of his arrival at the Etihad. Herrera, a substitute in Manchester United’s 3-0 victory over Stoke City earlier in the week, explained to Marca that he expects his countryman to be under pressure in his new role as he attempts to live up […]

11 years ago

Guillermo Varela is a name many Manchester United supporters are only just becoming familiar with. Having made his first appearance for United’s first team in December, the Uruguayan impressed in the right back slot as the Red Devils defeated Derby County in the FA Cup fourth round. Varela has been speaking about his experiences in […]

11 years ago

In terms of finding the back of the net, Neymar didn’t have the best of nights as Barcelona thrashed Gary Neville’s Valencia side 7-0. The Brazilian failed to convert a penalty in first half stoppage time, and watched Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi score four and three times respectively. But while he might have been […]

11 years ago

Tyson Fury has sensationally claimed that he could walk away from boxing, before his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko. After upsetting the Ukrainian in November to claim the WBA, IBF and WBO titles, the pair were expected to meet again in a fight in May of June of this year. However, speaking to BBC Radio 5 […]

11 years ago

Almost a decade ago, Ashley Cole switched from Arsenal to Chelsea in a deal which made him one of the best paid footballers in the land. After reportedly earning close to £200,000-per-week during his final season at Stamford Bridge, it was claimed that Cole had agreed to take a staggering pay cut when he joined […]

11 years ago

At just 19, the hype surrounding Dele Alli is perhaps understandable. The former MK Dons midfielder has impressed many with his mature performances for Tottenham this year, and has even notched up his first goal for England in the recent friendly against France. But while his tender years are a cause for excitement at the thought […]

11 years ago

Over the years, Manchester City supporters have been on the wrong end of plenty of taunts from fans of their city rivals about their inability to fill the Etihad Stadium on matchdays. United fans frequently refer to it as the ‘Emptyhad’ and social media is awash with pictures of clusters of vacant blue seats whenever City fail to […]

11 years ago

Given the way the first half worked out, what followed after the break was perhaps inevitable. A further four goals were shared between Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi, condemning Gary Neville’s Valencia to a humbling 7-0 defeat in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey semi final. Somewhat cruelly, as Neville’s former Sky Sports […]

11 years ago

Gary Neville’s managerial adventure in Spain isn’t going as well as he would have hoped. After struggling to change the fortunes of Valencia in La Liga, he took his side to the Nou Camp for a Copa Del Rey semi-final first leg fixture against the all-conquering Barcelona side. Unfortunately for Neville, Barca were on top form, and, […]

11 years ago

Earlier in the season, a rumour did the rounds that Jamie Vardy’s rise from non-league to Premier League record breaker was due to be documented in a Hollywood film. Unsurprisingly, plenty of people were quick to dismiss it – especially when some reports suggested that Zac Efron might end up playing the role of the Leicester striker. But […]

11 years ago

Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi has had quite a start to 2016. A picture of him wearing a home-made Argentina shirt with the name and number of his hero Lionel Messi on the back swept the internet, with thousands of people attempting to find out the youngster’s identity and whereabouts. Eventually, Murtaza was traced to Afghanistan and a meeting between […]

11 years ago

As Manchester City supporters digested the news of the managerial changes that lie ahead for their club, one of their former bosses was giving a master class in the art of chipping a goalkeeper. These days, Roberto Mancini is back in his second spell as manager of Inter Milan, having left the Etihad Stadium in 2013. After […]

11 years ago

David Haye thinks Frank Bruno should be allowed to continue his fighting career – as long as he faces boxers of a similiar age. Bruno, a former world heavyweight champion, claimed earlier in the week that his plans to relaunch his boxing career had been thwarted when he was denied a licence by British boxing […]

11 years ago

Lazar Markovic has aimed a dig at Brendan Rodgers, claiming his relationship with the former Liverpool manager soured when Rodgers “changed”. Markovic moved to Turkish giants Fenerbahce in a loan deal at the start of the season after failing to make a significant impact during his first year at Anfield. The Serbian, who has previously suggested that his […]

11 years ago

Here’s the evidence David Beckham is a thoroughly sound bloke – and has more time on his hands these days. The former England captain was out and about in central London earlier in the week, when he spotted a paramedic treating an elderly patient that had fallen. “I was waiting with my patient for an […]

11 years ago

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Mathieu Debuchy appear to be dead in the water. With Louis van Gaal missing a number of full backs through injury, reports earlier on Deadline Day suggested that United were plotting a move for the Arsenal man. Debuchy, who has not been able to hold down his place in the […]

11 years ago

Quadruple-chasing Manchester City breezed into the next round of the FA Cup, seeing off Aston Villa with a 4-0 victory at Villa Park. There was no doubting who the hero of the day was, with 19-year-old Kelechi Iheanacho helping himself to a hat-trick. His performance created plenty of excitement amongst Manchester City supporters, who were quick […]

11 years ago

It’s been a couple of years since Nani wore the red shirt of Manchester United. In that time, he’s returned to Sporting Lisbon on loan before signing for Turkish giants, Fenerbahce. But according to reports, Nani was nearly on the move again. Having only costs the Fenerbahce around £4m, their president, Aziz Yildirim, has explained that […]

11 years ago

There was once a time when Adriano was one of the most feared strikers on the planet. The Brazilian, who played for Inter Milan, was tipped to emulate his countryman, Ronaldo. Things didn’t quite work out for him in Italy, and he eventually found himself back in Brazil, before calling time on his career two […]

11 years ago

Steven Gerrard has praised Jurgen Klopp, three months after the German took charge at Anfield. Gerrard had the opportunity to train with his former club during the MLS off-season, and believes the German is well suited to Liverpool. Speaking to former team-mate Jamie Carragher in the Daily Mail, the former Liverpool captain started by discussing […]

11 years ago

“Very bad”

11 years ago

Daniel Sturridge’s Liverpool future remains very much uncertain, with Jurgen Klopp claiming that the striker needs to prove that he is over his injury troubles. Sturridge, who was linked with a shock move away from Liverpool earlier in January, has featured on just three occasions for the club since Klopp’s arrival, and his manager has […]

11 years ago

Veni Vidi Vidic. The news that former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has retired has brought about an end to any faint hopes of seeing the Serbian return for one last crack at English football. Having terminated his contract with Inter Milan, Vidic confirmed that injuries have taken their toll on his body, forcing the […]

11 years ago

The best laid plans… He move quickly to deny the bizarre reports that claimed he’d sent Manchester United a six-page letter stating his desire to coach the club, but Jose Mourinho is still struggling to convince people that he won’t be replacing Louis van Gaal. Since being sacked by Chelsea earlier in the season, Mourinho has […]

11 years ago

Veni Vidi Vidic

11 years ago

Man United’s lucrative kit deal with Adidas is set to be beaten, with the German sportswear giant close to a sealing a new agreement with Real Madrid. United signed a £750m ten year contract with Adidas, which saw them take over from Nike with the production of the club’s kits. Although it currently stands as the biggest deal of […]

11 years ago

Chelsea youngster Ola Aina produced a stunning goal for his club’s Under-21 side. Spying the Tottenham goalkeeper straying from his line, the young defender let fly from just inside his own half, measuring his shot to perfection. The 19-year-old’s outrageous finish put his side 3-0 up inside just 35 minutes. His career may only just be […]

11 years ago

Although many believe that Neymar will remain at Barcelona for the majority of his career, rumours of a move to England continue to appear. Manchester United were linked with a sensational swoop for the Brazilian last summer, and despite it seeming unlikely, the reports of him one day arriving at Old Trafford haven’t fully disappeared. And […]

11 years ago

Despite many of us believing his playing days were now nothing more than a distant memory, Stuart Pearce is set to come out of retirement, aged 53. The former England man has joined non-league Longford AFC, a side that has lost 18 games so far this season, scoring just one goal in the process but […]

11 years ago

That’s a relief

11 years ago