Month: December 2008

Underestimating your adversary is a poor strategy in any competition. Last night in Yokohama, where they were contesting the final of the World Club Cup, Manchester United came dangerously close…

This article refers to an older game. Get the latest Arsenal v Liverpool live updates here. Arsenal (Van Persie 24′) 1-1 Liverpool (Keane 42′) Stadium: Emirates Stadium, England Competition: English…

Air Beckham landed yesterday in Milan. The move has been criticised by some who see it as a ‘glamour’ signing for Milan and a ‘fashion capital’ move for the Beckhams,…

So it is final – FIFA have announced that a football team from Great Britain will appear in the Olympic games at London 2012. Even if the Welsh FA, the…

Today’s news update is brought to you by the totally-natural Lucy Pinder, and the beautiful Heidi Montag on your right (RSS readers please click through to the site, you’ll want…

David Beckham is finally an AC Milan player, albeit for a short period of time. He arrived in the Italian city on Saturday morning after which Beckham went for the…

According to the British tabloid The Daily Mail, Premier League cash-bag Manchester City are looking forward to signing the out-of-form Welsh striker Craig Bellamy from West Ham United for £7…

Blackburn Rovers are struggling in the Premier League at the moment and it appears that they are set to struggle more, especially as top players have started voicing their disinclination…

The tabloids and broadsheets alike latched on to a good story this week, following the FA’s decision to publish the documents relating to the ‘Battle of Stamford Bridge’ case, involving…

In light of the two management roles made vacant at Premiership sides Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, many managers were considered. Some candidates had Premiership experience, some had experience abroad, and…

The future of England international striker Michael Owen is getting increasingly convoluted as Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear seems to be confident that Owen shall sign a new contract with…

Chelsea skipper John Terry has given the fans a very heartening boost by declaring that he intends to play for the London club for the rest of his life. The…

If you’re new to fantasy football, read our intro to fantasy football. The online Fantasy Football market is undoubtedly one of the most crowded and competitive gaming markets on the…

The days are counting down, down, down to the end of 2008. Christmas is next week, and right after that, we’ll be saying goodbye to this year and hello to…

According to Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco, Juventus won’t be signing Arsenal defender William Gallas or anyone else in January.

Are you looking for the best fantasy football tips? Well perhaps I am not really the best man to be asking, judging by my side’s shoddy showing this season –…

One of the hottest bits of news off the presses today is that Chelsea are moving in on Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, with £20m the price that the Blues are…

When Aiden McGeady let rip at his manager after Celtic’s 1-1 draw on Saturday, he probably felt justified in his actions. After all, every decision he’s made down the years…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is on Mission Recruitment next month (more of the same at White Hart Lane, it seems) and has been lining up a number of decent…

This article refers to an earlier version of the Europa League draw. Go to the latest Europa League draw article. The UEFA Cup last 32 and last 16 draws were…

New Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will have £10m to spend on new signings in January in order to strengthen the squad for a second-half survival push.

According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester City have been told by Valencia that David Villa is going to cost them the princely sum of £120m.

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)…

Today’s roundup is brought you by the world of mainstream football blogging. Oh, and Melissa Satta, if you’re not the literary kind. Never let it be said that Soccerlens didn’t…

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has effectively shown Gilberto the exit door after publicly declaring that the Brazilian international has no future at White Hart Lane. This follows a disastrous…

It’s 2008: the blogging revolution has been absorbed by the establishment press and propped up as a new ‘form’ of journalism.  Just read Andrew Sullivan’s recent apologist screed on blogs…

Following on our article on the art and science of goalkeeping, here are some of the goalkeeper training tips that I utilize with my students as well as what I…