Football Bargains: Players with EXPIRING CONTRACTS in 2009
Fabio Cannavaro, Carlos Tevez, Michael Ballack, Michael Owen, Mark Van Bommel, Fred… These are but a few of the players whose contract is set to expire at the end of…
Derby Delights, FA Cup Fourth Round Draw, Berba Does the Running Man, and more
Today’s daily roundup is an FA Cup and derby-centric one, so if you’re allergic to the FA Cup or a mouthwatering derby, consult your physician before reading.
Transfer Rumors (4 Jan 09): Juve in for Defoe, Arsenal in Bendtner-Upson swap, Downing to request Spurs transfer, and more
It’s a somewhat quiet day in transfer news and rumors, but there are still several tidbits to report on from multiple leagues.
Boca Juniors x River Plate: A Childhood Memory from a Classic Football Derby
This commentary originally appeared in The Amoias of the Americas. My cousin, Oscar R. Amoia, grew up in Buenos Aires near the Boca district. He has supported his beloved Club…
Best Fantasy Football Games
So you are looking to delve into the world of Fantasy Football? More fool you, I would say! But if you are looking for the most comprehensive list of all…
28 Million Reasons Why Rangers Lost The Old Firm
There was a moment at Ibrox during the recent Old Firm which proved to be a small cameo of everything which is wrong at our club. Kyle Lafferty came on…
Laughing at with Stevie G, 2008 in Review, Big-Spending City Get Humbled, and more
Whoever said that crime doesn’t pay was quite wrong. It does pay, in loads of laughs for all. That is, unless you’re a rigid Liverpool fan.
Transfer Rumors (3 Jan 09): City tie up Bridge deal, Fabiano and Zhirkov to Chelsea, Man United after Delph, and more
Oh, the surprises that are in store! No, I’m not talking about the FA Cup third round, but the January transfer window. The window’s started, and soon, a flurry of…
Creativity, Scolari and The 3-5-2
The esteemed Mr. Scolari has encouraged his players to “find their creative spark”. A 2-nil win over a dismal West Brom and a somewhat unfortunate 2-2 draw with Fulham may…
Who’ll pull off a third round FA Cupset?
FA Cup 3rd round highlights are now available at ITV. The FA Cup gets serious this weekend as Premiership and Championship teams enter the competition. While the draw may not…
10 Football League Youngsters To Watch In 2009
2009 is set to be a fine year indeed for football fans. And no less so for these ten players; ten players who all have the potential to excite audiences…
Transfer Rumors (31 Dec 08): Toure out, Diakhate in at Arsenal, Santa Cruz and Bridge to City, Pennant to replace Real-bound Valencia at Wigan
As we say goodbye to 2008 and ring in 2009, we’ve got the latest for you in transfer news and rumors. The opening of the winter transfer window could bring…
Tough-luck Tottenham to miss out on Downing and Portsmouth trio?
Tottenham have made Stewart Downing arguably their biggest priority of the January transfer window, but it looks like they may be giving up the chase soon.
Inter Milan to make surprise move for Owen?
According to the Daily Mail, Inter Milan could make a move for Newcastle’s Michael Owen as a short-term solution to their need for a new striker.
Wigan’s Valencia demands could reopen Real’s Pennant interest
If Real Madrid want to make Antonio Valencia their third big-money January signing, they may have to shell out £20m for the Wigan winger, according to the Daily Mail.
