An Early Look at the 2008 Clausura and Copa Libertadores
Hasta El Gol Siempre’s Sam Kelly takes an early look at the start of Argentina’s football season – namely the 2008 Clausura and the Copa Libertadores. The 2008 Torneo Clausura…
Will Capello turn to Chelsea captain John Terry?
John Terry’s season just seems to go from bad to worse. Chelsea coach Ten Cate has admitted to a ‘bust up’ with Terry prior to the Carling Cup Final defeat…
Professional Footballers’ Association – How The PFA Helps Players
“You give your life to football and then it often forgets you. Football clubs have a bad habit of taking players in, making the most of them, and then vomiting…
Boca Juniors & The Amoias of the Americas
Images courtesy of Oscar R. Amoia. One of the great things about the Internet is that the world has become a smaller place. If you view my blog and world…
The rise and fall of Oxford United
Oxford United’s relegation from the football league in 2006 was a boon to pub quiz writers. A disastrous season meant they were now the only English team to win a…
Premier League Round 27: Manchester United catching up on Arsenal as Everton and Liverpool favs for 4th spot
I won’t mention anything about what happened to Arsenal’s Eduardo over the weekend, since it’s been talked about plenty already, but I send my get well wishes towards him, and…
La Liga Week 25: Barcelona back in the race as Real Madrid lose at home
If Real Madrid fail to win their 31st league title this season, they may well look back at this week as being where they lost it. Madrid conceded a ridiculous…
Are Liverpool In Denial?
The Scousers are famed for their sense of humour. Not that there are many Liverpudlians of a red persuasion laughing at the moment after Barnsley’s impudent victory at Anfield last…
How About an Indian-Style Football Premier League?
I felt a mixture of bemusement and enjoyment as I sat and watched the fascinating and lively auction for cricket’s upcoming Indian Premier League. But once I’d got over the…
Chelsea v Tottenham 07/08 Carling Cup Final – Ref Watch
There were some beautiful scenes at Wembley yesterday as Tottenham lifted the Carling Cup. Essien and Zokora shaking hands as the Chelsea man made his way off the pitch, the…
Who’d be a Football Writer?
I haven’t been a full-time football writer for very long. I absolutely love doing it, and I genuinely think I’ve got an opinion worth sharing. It isn’t always one that…
Coach’s Corner
Hello SL readers and welcome to what I hope will become a regular feature here on the website. As a young and aspiring coach within the game I approached Ahmed…
You Are All Invited to the France-Nike Wedding, the Couple is Registered for €320m
A shirt worth its weight in gold. Litterally. Latest news on Friday: France has officially changed its team sponsor. Yup, no more Adidas for Les Bleus, enter Nike. The contract…
Weary Ronaldo holding off Adebayor for Player of the Year
All bets were off two weeks ago but since returning from Portugal’s friendly defeat to Italy Cristiano Ronaldo has looked a pale shadow of the world-beating uber-confident star that lit…
Weekend Predictions: Chelsea to beat Tottenham, Manchester United to beat Newcastle United, Arsenal and Liverpool to win, Manchester City and Everton to draw
In a week where Mohammed Al Fayed has pointed an accusing finger at Tony Blair, the Nazis, Dracula and a crocodile, it seems odd that Richard Scudamore has emerged as…
