UEFA Champions League Playoffs Draw LIVEBLOG
This article refers to an earlier version of the Champions League draw. Go to the latest Champions League draw article. The draw for the 1st knockout round (Round of 16)…
Charity, Empathy and Chas to Tea
I remain a slave to tradition. Every year, I make a complete fool of myself at the office Christmas party, and this year was no exception. After consuming a few…
From Reality-TV to Chelsea FC, the Fairy Tale of Gideon Baah Continues
Earning the respect of Michael Essien (which may well be a fellow Ghanaian, but is also a player of international level and member of one of the top 10 European…
2007/2008 Champions League 2nd Round Draw: Preview
The 08/09 Champions League Second Round Draw is here. Now that the group stage of the UEFA Champions League is complete, it’s time to look ahead to the draw for…
It’s Time for English Football to Make a Break for Winter
It is Christmas time and the goose is getting fat as they say! It is also that time of year when the English football season goes into overdrive. Our four…
Fabio Capello, his Future Mountains of Cash, and Possible Additions to His Backroom Staff
The official appoitment of Fabio Capello as England manager is making a lot of ink flow in the British press these days (especially the official “unveiling” & associated press conference,…
La Liga Week 16: Barcelona win away but lose Messi for Real Madrid game
Barcelona earned only their second away win of the season by beating Valencia 0-3 thanks to an inspired Samuel Eto’o, scorer of two goals. Barça’s joy was diminished by an…
Liverpool 0—1 Manchester United; Arsenal 1—0 Chelsea — Grand Slam Sunday Review
Not since Neville Chamberlain stood on that plane back in the 30s waving the white paper has someone been more wrong than I was when I wrote my preview article….
AC Milan on Top of the World, Boca Juniors is Defeated (Club World Cup 2007 FINAL)
All hail AC Milan!! For the 4th time in their club history, the Rossoneri have climbed on top of the world. And it doesn’t matter if the cup is called…
Weekend Preview: Bow Down To Happy Gilmore
I’m all for good-natured banter at a football match, but supporters are beginning to overstep the line. Harry Redknapp commands respect from all the major players in the game, such…
The Sad State Of English Football
Ironic. It is so ironic that England have to turn to an Italian to coach their national team. Did they not proclaim themselves to have the best league in the…
Fabio Capello’s Backroom Staff for England
Fabio Capello has a quartet to assist him in his new role as England manager. Let’s take a look at his team: .
Fabio Capello: New England Manager
On Thursday, 13 December, Fabio Capello, 61, was appointed by the FA as the next manager of England. Terms of his contract will be £4m a year after taxes for…
AC Milan Defeat Urawa Reds, and Qualify for the Final vs. Boca Juniors (FIFA Club World Cup 2007)
“Boca here we come”. Kaká’s indirect message to the Argentine rivals of Boca Juniors should be quite clear, after a night of top-class performance from the Brazilian AC milan star….
Liverpool vs. Manchester United; Arsenal vs. Chelsea – 3 Days to Grand Slam Sunday
It’s a big moment once again for the EPL ‘Big 4’ this week-end. Quick summary then…
