Will Portsmouth, Middlesbrough and West Ham be the big losers in 2009?
What a remarkable first half of a season we have just witnessed! It’s been nothing short of incredible hasn’t it? I feel as if I’ve been reawakened, I really do….
Doping in Football
Based on the evidence it doesn’t look like doping is as widespread in football as it is in baseball, cycling, or American football. However, that doesn’t mean doping doesn’t exist…
Cheating in Football
Cheaters never win. At least that’s what our mommies and daddies have always led us to believe. In the world of football, however, we know that that’s not always true….
Match Fixing in Football
Match fixing is perhaps the most serious out of all the ways to cheat in sports. There’s a reason why baseball almost didn’t recover from the Black Sox Scandal (and…
Famous Handballs
And, of course, no list about cheating in football would be complete without a section on handballs: The Hand of God – Argentina v. England, 1986 World Cup Quarterfinals, June…
Diving in Football
The flailing of the arms. The contorting of the face into a grotesque mask of pain and suffering. The rolling around on the pitch in agony to the point where…
Spurs Supporters Need to Let Go, Homecoming for McClaren, Why You Should Support Southend, and more
I’m sitting here wondering where the weekend went so quickly, but as we embark on a new week, I feel hopeful of what the new week holds after reading today’s…
Transfer Rumors (5 Jan 09): Ireland to Arsenal, Defoe to seal Tottenham return, Juve after Owen, and more
Usually I’m not one to look forward to Monday, but the start of a new week during transfer season usually means that there’s plenty to talk about. Jermain Defoe has…
FA Cup fourth round draw
The fourth-round ties will be played over the weekend of 23/24/25 January: Liverpool v Everton Manchester United v Tottenham Hull or Newcastle v Millwall or Crewe Sunderland v Blyth or…
Fight for Your Right (To Party)
As I sober up from celebrating Celtic’s fourth title win in-a-row I’ll at last comment on my trip to Ibrox Park last weekend. Rangers v Celtic – Scott McDonald Goal…
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…
