Month: April 2009

Barcelona v Chelsea. The sentence no Liverpool fan wanted to hear this morning, even though most expected to. So the European season for Liverpool has ended prior to the semi…

If you haven’t heard by now, Barack Obama has formally written to FIFA President Sepp Blatter to “signal” his support for the United States’ bid for hosting the 2018 or…

The short list has been announced today for the PFA Player and Young Player of the year awards. Unsurprisingly both Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo are there and the Portuguese…

Chelsea (Drogba 51′, Alex 57′, Lampard 76′ 89′) 4-4 Liverpool (Aurelio 19′, Alonso pen. 28′, Lucas 81′, Kuyt 83′) – Chelsea win 7-5 on aggregate Stadium: Stamford Bridge, England Competition:…

If there was one other thing besides the spirit of Istanbul that Liverpool supporters could take solace in prior to their match tonight with Chelsea, it was the news that…

There are some things in football that seem immovable, irreplaceable and constant. The teams that make up the top flight of this nation’s favourite game also appear unshakable in their…

Looking back over the years, during the ownership of Roman Abramovich many Chelsea fans can be proud of what their club has achieved, and rightly they should be. However there…

Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City all face an uphill struggle if they are to progress in Europe and Bayern Munich seemingly face the impossible needing five without reply against…

“There’s no hope for Liverpool going into tonight’s match; the team is dead in the water. The only thing left to do is bury Liverpool’s Champions League aspiration for another…

It was an extended weekend for many, so hopefully you made the best of it. And in case you were resting on your laurels on Monday, I’m here to catch…

A preview of the game in Munich from a Barcelona perspective.

In a week dominated by headlines with the visit of United States President Barack Obama and his administration’s hopes of repairing somewhat strained relations with his host, Türkiye, any feelings…

Let’s be honest: There’s no better feeling than watching a football match with your mates at the local pub. Whilst it might be fun to sit around and watch the…

Last week’s Champions League matches on ESPN had to feel a little bittersweet for the sports television giants. Whilst they do have this week’s second-leg quarter-finals matches and the rest…

Chelsea were widely regarded as favourites to win the league this year after Luiz Felipe Scolari was appointed. The World Cup winning manager was surely a step up from the…

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill admitted yesterday that the chance of his side claiming the fourth Champions League spot and playing in Europe’s premier competition is now slipping. Commenting after…

Since Chelsea’s destruction of Liverpool in the Champions League last week many pundits have been saying that the task of shipping three past the London side is impossible. However Bolton…

Mark Hughes has today defended his decision to rest Robinho for the home game against Fulham yesterday. Sparky claims that the Brazilian star needed a break as he is one…

Twenty years ago ninety-six people left home to go to a football match. They never returned, crushed to death in one of the biggest sporting tragedies Britain has ever seen….

It’s been a key weekend of Right Result action at the top and bottom of the Premier League. Chelsea remain as the leaders of the Right Result version following their…

Liverpool without Steven Gerrard. A bit like a roast dinner without gravy, only more noticeably weak. Take the skipper out of Rafa Benitez�s plans and watch them unravel. Right? The…

The weekend’s gone already? Hopefully most of you remember most of what what happened during yours, and though I can’t remind you of what happened when you were bar-hopping Saturday…

Rafa Benitez responded to Liverpool’s midweek defeat by making four changes. His side responded by scoring four goals past Blackburn, without a hint of a reply from Sam Allardyce’s team….

The weekend’s here once again, and while six shamed Czech stars make Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor feel a little better about themselves, stay out of trouble by catching up…

Liverpool ideally need to win by three clear goals gainst Chelsea next week in order to progress in the Champions League. It would be a fantastic achievement, but the club’s…

This newest Vapor, by our very own Nike, is the Mercurial Vapor V. The boot we’re reviewing today is the soft ground (SG) boot in orange, abyss and silver. This…

In the waning minutes of the last night’s match at Anfield, Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard took a moment to look skyward. Eyes closed and body worn, Gerrard was probably wishing…