Tottenham Still Have Areas Where They Need To Improve
Right now, it’s a pretty good time to be a Spurs fan. Saturday saw a first win at Old Trafford in 23 years, as Andre Villas-Boas’s men faced it all,…
The Best Sports Commercials On Television, From EA Sports To ESPN
Modern technology has turned commercials, one of the foundations of the American television viewing experience, into a shadow of their former selves. Ads are now easily avoided thanks to the…
Soccer Is America’s Sport of Now
For more years than most of us would care to remember, soccer has been trumpeted as America’s “sport of the future.” The belief was that one day (perhaps because there…
United’s midfield frailties highlighted again
Manchester United’s defeat against Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday had been coming, with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side punished for a lacklustre start to their Premier League campaign. It is…
Spurs Stun United At Old Trafford
In a manic encounter at Old Trafford Spurs ended 23 years of misery as they beat a disappointing Manchester United 3-2 in an amazing match that veered between great football,…
Tottenham return to ‘Chamber of Horrors’. Will United win AGAIN?
Saturday afternoon’s late kick-off sees Andre Villas-Boas’s Tottenham side travel north to Old Trafford to face the mighty Manchester United. Old Trafford may be the Theatre of Dreams but for…
Man City need more than luck to get a win against Fulham
Manchester City face a really tough trip to Craven Cottage to take on Fulham, and the draw looks worth a wager at 3.75 with Betfred. City are generally 1.83 chances…
Why Arsenal are slight favourites against Chelsea
The big game on Saturday is the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates (12.45pm KO, Live on Sky Sports 2), and the Gunners look a great bet…
Players, not refs, must improve for Liverpool to beat Norwich
Liverpool face a trip to Norwich in a game where three points are a must, but I cannot be backing them at odds-on to do so and the draw makes…
Wayne Rooney is fit again, but is he guaranteed a starting berth at Manchester United?
After suffering a horrific cut on his right leg trying to block a shot from Fulham forward Hugo Rodallega back in August, Wayne Rooney made his long-awaited return to action…
Tottenham have their best chance to beat Manchester United, but they won’t
Manchester United play host to Spurs (5.40pm KO, Live on ESPN) and everything suggest that they are bankers at at 1.57 with bet365 and Betfred to secure another three points. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side…
Soccer For Cartoons: How The Beautiful Game Was Made For Saturday Morning
When you grow up in America, the phrase “Saturday morning” evokes one indelible memory burned into sugar-addled minds by hours of blissful TV consumption: cartoons. For a brief window of…
How important is mental strength in modern football?
There are so many variables that can play their part in deciding whether an individual or team are a success or failure in modern day sport, and football is no…
Do modern-day football boots pose an injury threat?
With the margins between victory and defeat in the modern game very small, footwear manufacturers are eager to use the latest technology to aid players’ performance. With the traditional metal…
Individual errors costing Liverpool dear
Liverpool’s early league position is disappointing, their performances don’t justify their results. Instead, it has been a catalogue of individual errors.
