When first examining scoring stats, we found there were big differences between how reliant individual leagues were across Europe on one player.  After some more digging, we found there are…

After Wayne Rooney reminded us all that he used to be a fairly decent professional footballer with his derby day belter against Manchester City last Saturday, the received (Sky Sports-infused) wisdom seems to be that the decidedly off-colour striker’s effort was, without need for second thought, the greatest overhead kick ever scored by anyone, anywhere, ever.

However, that’s not quite the case – as the following, ten-strong video essay will hopefully attest to.

All English Premier League transfers are listed on this page. You’ll find the January 2011 Premier League Transfers listed here. Archives for older transfer seasons are at the end of…

It should come as absolutely no surprise that, over the course of the weekend, Arsenal suffered yet another setback in terms of Thomas Vermaelen’s agonisingly slow comeback from an Achilles twinge.

Most teams are cautious when playing the teams near the top of the division. They are respectful. They get men back in numbers. Watford, on the other hand, just go for…

QPR v Swansea Two sides having great seasons but going through bad patches; both have won just 2 of their last 6. The meanest defence in the division looked frankly…

After QPR’s first defeat and only a draw for Swansea, the opportunity is there for other sides to close in on the lead pack. Barnsley v Sheffield United An all-Yorkshire…

Michael Chopra to QPR This would be one hell of a deal;  star striker and fan’s favourite leaving for top of the table rivals. In pure footballing terms, it makes…

5 games are postponed but 14 hardy sides will be getting on with it despite “The Big Freeze”. The chill will be particularly icy for Roy Keane and Darren Ferguson;…

Game of the weekend – QPR  2  Cardiff  1 How many times will Adel Taarabt, QPR’s mercurial Moroccan maverick, be the difference for them? His goal won the game which…

Barnsley v Watford How have they been doing? Barnsley are on a roll, with 3 straight wins. Watford aren’t; 1 win in 8. Two mid-table sides moving in different directions….

Barnsley v Portsmouth How are they doing? Barnsley are having a mixed time of it. They have 2 straight wins away from home but have won just once in their…