Transfer Rumors (7 Jun 09): Manchester United and Real Madrid fight for Wigan’s Valencia, Liverpool look for cut-price Crouch return, Tottenham target Van Nistelrooy, and more
We’re into a new week, and this is a week that could get off to a big bang in the transfers world. AC Milan star Kaka could very well make…
The bright light at Chelsea
Chelsea is often bandied about as being old, ageing, beyond their prime, as Sir Alex Ferguson would attest. And it’s hard to argue the point, with a fair slice of…
The transfer merry-go-round- somebody make it stop!
In life there are only a handful of things that are certain. You will watch Big Brother. It will irritate you. MPs will lie through their back teeth (and their…
Chelsea v Barcelona called for better rules, not more referees
This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. A month has passed now from the famous (and for many infamous) Chelsea – Barca…
Transfer Rumors (6 Jun 09): Chelsea and Tottenham battle for Aston Villa’s Young, Arsenal linked with Juventus keeper Buffon, Barcelona to bid for Liverpool’s Mascherano, and more
There’s no new Kaka news to report on, and there shouldn’t be for another couple of days, but that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing else going on in the world…
Signing Coup in Istanbul: Frank Rijkaard to Galatasaray
The news of Frank Rijkaard’s appointment as the new manager of Galatasaray has certainly made head waves across Turkiye. In the wake of Galatasaray’s mediocre season the news of Rijkaard’s…
From Ukraine with Blues – Why Shevchenko should remain at Chelsea
Shevchenko was given unfair treatment by Mourinho and the new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti knows how to use Sheva properly and help him regain top-form.With the recent appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the new Chelsea manager and the recent announcement that Shevchenko will be coming back to the Bridge now that his one-year loan deal with AC Milan has expired. While Shevchenko and many Chelsea fans are not optimistic about his future at the bridge, Sheva still has great potential to finish his career in style and justify the money that was spent on him. The following will be reviewed
1) Why Shevchnko did not live up to his potential at Chelsea
2) How Chelsea could have made better use of the Ukrainian international
3) Why Shevchenko deserves one more season as a Chelsea starter under Ancelotti.
West Ham United: Credit Where Credit Is Due
The economic meltdown has taken many victims around the world, including some that hit close to home for football fans (Southampton and Gretna FC come to mind). It has forced…
Bradley’s Blunders – USA dominated in WC Qualifier
Every World Cup qualifying match is important whether its UEFA or CONCACAF, whether you are in first, or last; which is why watching the United States last night was one…
Five MLS players capable of succeeding in Europe
There are plenty of promising players in Major League Soccer, and many of proven quality too. Despite Europe’s negative perception of the United States’ flagship football league there is a…
The Death of International Football?
One week after a much acclaimed Champions’ League final in Rome, FIFA’s Congress passed a new resolution removing age limits on a player’s ability to change national teams. While the…
Who should partner with Fernando Torres next season?
Rafa Benitez may have made some absurd comments this season, but Liverpool football club played some high quality football over (if not right through) the last 9 months. Be it shaking…
Transfer Rumors (4 Jun 09): AC Milan’s Kaka to decide on Real Madrid move Monday, Arsenal close on Ajax defender Vermaelen, Chelsea to beat Liverpool for Portsmouth’s Johnson, and more
As you would expect, a certain Brazilian is dominating the transfer headlines right now, and in today’s transfer news and rumors roundup, we’ve got the latest on that Brazilian and…
Bruce appointed Sunderland boss, despite Newcastle roots
Steve Bruce has been announced as new Sunderland manager after the North East club finally agreed a compensation package with Wigan and personal terms with Bruce himself. The delay in…
January 2009 English Premier League Transfers
All English Premier League transfers are listed on this page. You’ll find the January 2009 Premier League Transfers. Archives for older transfer seasons are at the end of this page….
