Articles By Ahmed Bilal (1011)

Save Newcastle United…from itself?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 8 2023

Newcastle Fans United is a group of passionate Newcastle United fans who want to save Newcastle United by turning it into the first supporter-owned club in the Premier League. Like…

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Everton want Fulham’s Bullard? Get in the Top 6 first!

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 24 2021

Today we’re hearing that Everton are interested in signing Jimmy Bullard from Fulham. Fulham will be able to offer Bullard equal (if not more) money than Everton (London beats Liverpool…

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Manchester United hoping to bring back Ronaldo for Chelsea game

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 23 2012

Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Ronaldo could feature at Stamford Bridge next weekend as the winger makes rapid progress in regaining fitness after his ankle operation in July. SAF:

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Five Things We Know About England

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 6 2022

Watch England v Croatia live online. They say that history repeats itself. In England’s case, stupidity repeats itself, ad nauseam. You could drive yourself insane hypothesizing how England will line…

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Summer 2008 Transfer Lists

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Nov 8 2021

In addition to our daily transfer news and rumours column, we also cover all the transfers happening in the Premier League. This summer we’re taking our coverage to the next…

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Jugs, sex workers and why names are important in football

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 10 2023

Today is the second-last day of the transfer window for English and Scottish football – it was supposed to end at midnight tonight but Alex Ferguson threatened to finger Scudamore…

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Who makes your football kits?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 10 2023

Here’s a list of football shirt manufacturers and the clubs they make kits for in the Football League:

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Interview with ITV.com’s Marc Webber

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 4 2023

Last week I talked to ITV.com’s head of content, Marc Webber, about ITV’s new website, their focus on football (and especially football video) and how he saw the online football…

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How much will England and Liverpool miss Gerrard?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 8 2022

Steven Gerrard will undergo groin surgery in a bid to have an injury-free season and will miss two league games and two England World Cup qualifiers in the process. How…

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Wenger talks about Barry – isn’t that wrong?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 24 2012

Question for Arsenal fans: Now that Wenger has commented twice on Gareth Barry (here and here), will you:

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Terry is England Captain

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 23 2012

Fabio Capello has named John Terry as England captain – and this appointment is expected to last at least till the end of the World Cup qualifiers, and most likely…

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Is it time to panic yet?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 31 2021

The first weekend of the 08/09 season saw Tottenham lose away to Middlesbrough, Manchester United held to a draw at home to Newcastle, Portsmouth destroyed in a game that will…

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Brazil v Argentina, 2008 Olympics, Semifinal

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 28 2012

Watch Argentina v Brazil live online. Argentina will take on Brazil on Tuesday, 19th August 2008 in the 2nd 2008 Olympic football semi-final (first semifinal preview – Nigeria v Belgium…

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50 “Guaranteed” Predictions for the 08-09 season

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 23 2012

The predictions are divided into 5 categories – the press, the players, the game, the teams and everyone else (fans, agents, management). You’re welcome to add your own predictions in…

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Will everyone at Chelsea get 5-year, 130k / week deals?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 23 2012

Oh, how Robinho must be itching to join Chelsea. Where else would you get a 5-year, 130k/week contract that makes you ‘set for life’ by the time you retire at…

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