Why Gerard Houllier is destined to fail at Villa
Despite the hype it has received, Gérard Houllier’s appointment by Aston Villa is not a high point for the club and the way things are going, this decision has the potential to bring as much smiles as Martin O’Neill’s late summer exit did…
Why Marc Albrighton could be the next James Milner
Doom and gloom surrounded many circles at Villa Park after James Milner’s departure, but could there be an instant successor. The emergence of Marc Albrighton at Aston Villa this season…
Can Hamburg Win The Bundesliga?
Before the international break Kaiserslautern gave a massive boost to everyone hoping for a more competitive Bundesliga this season with their 2-0 win over Bayern Munich – two goals in two minutes…
Dire World Cup Leads FIFA To Re-Consider ‘Golden Goal’ Rule
On Saturday 28th February 2004, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) chose to abolish the ‘golden goal’ rule – six years after it was first utilised during a World Cup…
Raise, Call or Fold – The Bob Bradley Edition
Rumors in and out of the executive suites of professional and international soccer are a perpetual game of partial information. There is usually some truth, some falsehoods, and some bluffs…
Gerard Houllier announced as new manager of Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s month long search for a new manager has finally concluded with the club announcing the appointment of Gerard Houllier. The distinguished Frenchmen who has played an integral role…
Shhh! As Wazza and Bebe Shine on International Duty
Ahh the football international. A time where the worlds greats can showcase their talent by proudly representing their countries and putting their bitter club feuds aside as they line up…
Scots, Wha Hae
Football is all about contrasting emotions; joy and despair, victory and defeat. How emotions swing one way to the other through the 90 minutes of a match is what generates…
Euro 2012 Qualifiers – A look at the Azzurri so far
After 2 games played, 2 wins and 6 points, Italy currently find themselves sitting on top of Group C in the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. Anything less from a results…
Adam Johnson Deserves To Be More Than Just A ‘Super Sub’
After netting his second international goal in the space of four days, England’s greenhorn winger Adam Johnson is – for all the right reasons – attracting considerable attention, thus helping…
Manchester United: August 2010 Review
Manchester United have completed their first month of the 2010/11 season, and even though they had a little hiccup against Fulham, it was a pretty successful August for the Reds….
Thiago Silva Certain that AC Milan Will Win Champions League or Scudetto
Following the signing of Robinho and Ibrahimovic, AC Milan has become the favorite to take the UEFA Champions League and Serie A titles, at least that’s what Milan defender Thiago…
Giggs The Gaffer
In an interesting twist of the club vs. country saga, Ryan Giggs has turned down the chance to manage the Welsh national team, because of his commitment to Manchester United….
We Are Manchester United
Manchester United supporters should never refer to themselves, or the club as “Man U,” because it is derogatory insult towards the club. The term is only used by supporters of…
Facts: Manchester City’s Joe Hart Is The Best English Goalkeeper
Joe Hart has been the best English goalkeeper in the Premier League this season so far, saving a superb 94% of the shots fired in on his goal, a figure…
