The Curious Case of Rafa Benitez
As Liverpool fan, by matter of routine, the familiar tune of Sky Sports News tells me of the latest bust up or disagreement between Rafa, who may or may not…
A Loss of Identity
When Danny Welbeck scored a thirty-yard screamer against Stoke earlier this season (albeit the fifth goal of a 5-0 trouncing), he immediately became my favorite player on Manchester United. The…
The Greatest Football Teams of All Time
Everyone has a favorite team of all time, and they’ll defend that team’s merits until they’re blue in the face (or red, green, yellow, or black, depending on your affiliation)….
Robinho’s a Trouble Magnet, Old Man Becks Playing Like the Becks of Old, England Submits World Cup 2018 Bid, and more
There are some days when life just seems like it’s giving you a big punch in a sensitive place.
Van der Sar, Superstar
Peter Schmeichel had both hands on the European Cup in 1999, ending his Manchester United career with a historical Treble. The Great Dane, as he was affectionately known, had a…
Transfer Rumors (28 Jan 09): Manchester United consider Roma’s Panucci, Tottenham to swap Jenas or Lennon for Liverpool’s Keane, AC Milan ready to make Beckham deal permanent, and more
Today’s actually a pretty quiet day in transfer news and rumors, though you could imagine a lot of clubs are quietly attempting to make deals happen as we move another…
Can Everton, West Ham, Newcastle, Liverpool, Fulham or Blackburn score against Manchester United?
TOFFEES FAVOURITE TO STICK ONE PAST UNITED FIRST With Manchester United setting a new record of eleven Premier League games in a row without conceding a goal, bookies Paddy Power…
Past and future clash as Manchester City take on Newcastle United
With Newcastle keeper Shay Given rumoured to be the subject of a £10 million bid from Manchester City, will Shay want to help his potential new pay-masters or show them…
Boys From Brazil: Lulinha
Born: April 10th 1990 (18) Full Name:Luiz Marcelo Morais dos Reis Nickname: Lulinha Club: Corinthians Position: Attacking Midfielder, Winger, Forward Compared To: Ronaldinho Biography Bursting on to the scene is…
Using Facts to Combat Stereotypes is Fun, Sulaiman Strikes Again, Ronaldo Talks and Walks, and more
Given that I’ve never gotten my driver’s license (and never will), I’ve become quite the advocate for public transportation over the years. I couldn’t make it without buses or taxis,…
Transfer Rumors (27 Jan 09): Tottenham and Manchester City in for Liverpool’s Keane, Manchester City to offer 19m for Blackburn’s Santa Cruz, Juventus after Chelsea winger Malouda, and more
Still trying to fill that need for a new striker? A new left back? A new midfielder? Time and available options are getting short, and clubs are getting desperate to…
All-Time Premiership XI – Round #29385
I saw the 2008 UEFA team of the year, and the controversy it produced, and it got me thinking. What would an all time Premiership XI look like? I’m fairly…
The Sickening Truth About Today’s Football
£100m for a player. £500k a week. Where’s it all going to end? Here, hopefully. But sadly, we all know that something along similar (and even more obscene) lines will…
Everton 1-1 Arsenal – English Premier League – 28 January 2009 – Live Blog
Everton (Cahill 61′) 1-1 Arsenal (Van Persie 90′ + 2) Stadium: Goodison Park Competition: English Premier League Date: 28 January 2009 Kickoff: 20:00 GMT, 15:00 ET Arsenal snatched a last-minute…
Top Ten Free Kick Specialists Of All Time
Cast your mind back to Saturday August 15th 1998. Manchester United were kicking off their season with a home game against Leicester City and one David Beckham was making the…
