‘All The Fish Are Sold’: Spain Claim Seven World Cup Votes
In a turn of phrase more befitting an episode of The Man from U.N.C.L.E than an interview regarding the upcoming World Cup 2018 voting ceremony in Zurich, the chief executive…
The ‘Bit Between The Ears’ Is Still Arsenal’s Biggest Weakness
Over the last five-and-a-bit fallow seasons, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has seen his band of nimble tyros surrender one and two-goal leads on no less than 34 occasions – with…
Essien Could Be Better Than Messi or Ronaldo
Ask someone who the best player in the world is and nine times out of ten the answer is either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. Essien is a fantastic player…
Gamesmanship, Love it or Hate it?
Gamesmanship is prevalent in the majority of sports and football is no exception, but I often wonder what is acceptable and what is not. How far does it go before…
Under the stat-o-scope : John Obi Mikel
Note: All figures with respect to English Premier League matches this season only. That John Obi Mikel is a huge dividing force among Chelsea fans around the world is no…
Rangers Preview: Win And You Are In
Despite playing in the UEFA Champions League, Manchester United has just a four-hour drive to the Ibrox Stadium to take on Rangers as they look to qualify for the Knockout phase of the competition. United has yet to concede a goal in any of their four Champions League matches this season, which serves as the main reason as to why they are in the pole position in Group C at moment, but the Reds will need to be fully focused because a win against Rangers would secure safe passage through to the next round.
Arsenal Set To Breach The ‘£100 Ticket’ Mark
There were a time when, in football’s glorious sepia-hued yesteryear, a cloth-capped father could take his apple-cheeked lad to the football on a Sat’dy afters, stop for a pack of…
If Ancelotti Isn’t In Control At Chelsea, Just Who Is?
As Sunday afternoon slowly leeched away into Sunday evening, Chelsea suddenly found themselves prompted into quickly quashing the growing rumours that a minor dip in his side’s form and a…
Betis get financial guarantees till end of season
Real Betis’ hopes for a return to the top flight after a two-year absence have received a shot in the arm from Sporting Director Luis Oliver, who has revealed he…
Papua New Guinea: The World’s Worst Footballing Nation?
Everyone knows endlessly about the best international football teams in the world. Year after year the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Spain (and so on) head up the FIFA World…
Manchester United Begin The Hunt For Sir Alex Ferguson’s Successor
We always knew this day would come. Manchester United, like any major other organisation would, is preparing for the day that Sir Alex Ferguson retires by putting together a short…
Topping the table is harder than it looks
The Big Result – Cardiff 0 Notts Forest 2 No-one is being allowed to sit comfortably on the top of this year’s Championship. Nothing like last year, when Newcastle settled…
Full Speed Ahead In The Title Race
Without being forced out of first gear, Manchester United has steadied themselves to join Chelsea in the front seat at the top Barclays Premier League standings. Because there are a few novices in their squad, there has been, and will be, unavoidable jolts when they starting to shift through the gears, but as long as they do not stall, United’s vehicle will make it to their final destination without any required maintenance.
Set-Piece Tactics: Thinking outside the (6 yard) box
‘Why not create a Corner situation in which those players you have… can excel?’
Do You Want Heads Or Tails?
Depending on what side of the coin a supporter values, will determine how they perceive Manchester United’s performance against Wigan Athletic. On one side of the performance coin, United were applauded for keeping a clean sheet against the worst goal scoring team in the Barclays Premier League, but that was aided by the recklessness of Wigan’s Antolín Alcaraz and Hugo Rodallega. However, on the other side, United lacked of desire and ruthlessness to continuously buckle the Latics net, which left portions of the crowd completely frustrated and unsatisfied.
