Month: May 2009
Transfer Rumors (12 May 09): Valencia to replace Real-bound Ronaldo at Manchester United, Bolton’s Cahill to cost Arsenal £20m, Liverpool to bid for Middlesbrough’s Downing, and more
Updated:You know too many days can’t pass without Cristiano Ronaldo being mentioned with Real Madrid, even if he’s already said he’s going to stay at Manchester United. The in-form winger…
Read more »Surviving the summer in the football league
Updated:Calculators and collection buckets look to be the order of the day this summer as at least three football league clubs – Southampton, Stockport and Darlington – fight for their…
Read more »Transfer Rumors (11 May 09): Spurs enter race for Manchester United’s Tevez, Arsenal want Russian striker Pogrebnyak, Valencia’s Silva in Juventus negotiations, and more
It’s a new week, and we’ve got a fresh batch of transfer news and rumors from around Europe. We’ve got tidbits from England, Italy, and Germany in today’s roundup, with…
Read more »Arsenal’s youth movement is still missing one critical piece
Updated:The Emirates Stadium had a very cavernous feel to on Tuesday night as Arsenal trudged off the pitch — and it had nothing to do with the sheer size of…
Read more »Transfer Rumors (10 May 09) – Liverpool to sign Eredivisie star Pranjic, Celtic target Newcastle’s Owen, Barcelona star Xavi staying put, and more
Updated:Another day, another several notable names linked with moves as the start of the summer transfer window edges closer by the day. Which rumors are worth buying, and which would…
Read more »Are Chelsea Fans Just Bitter?
Updated:Chelsea are not popular in Europe there is little respect of a team that the snobbish upper echelons of football in both England and Europe do not believe deserves to…
Read more »Soccerlens Podcast – The French Kiss, The Italian Job and the best (and worst) of Spain and England
Updated:On the tenth episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by Radio Five Live’s Andy Brassell and also Football FanCast’s David Schiavone to talk about Italian football, Ligue 1 and…
Read more »West Ham v Liverpool – Live Blog – English Premier League
Updated:Liverpool prepare to take on West Ham in a pivotal clash for both clubs. On the line for Rafa’s reds is a chance to stay on the title challenge merry-go-round;…
Read more »Blades blunt North End’s ambitions at Deepdale
Updated:Like Marmite, the Football League Play-Offs have always divided public opinion. There are those who revel in the unmatched drama and tension that the three-game, post-season soirée, whilst its detractors…
Read more »Transfer Rumors (08 May 09): Manchester City not interested in Real’s Raul, Bayern’s Ribery prefers Real over Manchester United, Carew wants Norway teammate Hangeland at Villa, and more
Updated:In today’s transfer news and rumors roundup, we’ve got rumors from England, Spain, Italy, and France to grab your attention. Some big names could be on the move, and a…
Read more »The case for separate East and West MLS All-Star matches v foreign powers in 2010
Updated:MLS is ready to double the ante for its annual All-Star competition in 2010 by creating two separate teams for the Eastern and Western Conferences to compete against two international…
Read more »Premier League Predictions: Arsenal, Chelsea, United and City to draw, Everton to beat Tottenham, Newcastle to beat Middlesbrough and more
Updated:We’ve come to that point in the Premier League campaign where teams go one of two ways: they either learn to rise above the the rest and make an indelible…
Read more »Transfer Rumors (07 May 09): Arsenal interested in Tottenham defender, Everton and Tottenham after Lyon’s Kallstrom, Juventus striker Trezeguet attracts English interest and more
Updated:After a pretty active start to the week, the transfer news and rumors have subsided quite a bit over the last couple of days. However, we’ve got a solid compilation…
Read more »Webb and Ovrebo add more fuel to the ref fire
Updated:Graham Poll was quick to speak about Howard Webb’s decision to award a penalty to Manchester United when the club was 2-0 down against Tottenham Hotspur. Of course Manchester United…
Read more »Is Ibrahimovic the Man for Real Madrid?
Updated:If you believe the Spanish press or Roysten Drenthe (I know, that’s foolish at the best of times, but humor me), then Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s rumored move from Internazionale to Real…
Read more »Il Grande Torino: The Superga Tragedy 60 Years On
Updated:May 4th 2009 witnessed the 60th anniversary of the Superga air disaster. It is a day remembered throughout Italy, with a sense of tragedy and mysticism, but ultimately fondness. Il…
Read more »Chelsea vs Barcelona: The Best Argument for Video Replay This Side of Vicarage Road
Updated:This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. “Football defeated anti-football,” raved the Catalan press on Wednesday night. “Pain and recrimination,” cried the…
Read more »Interview with Hope Solo, USWNT and St Louis Athletica Goalkeeper
Updated:Hope Solo is the goalkeeper for the US national team, a 2008 Beijing Olympic Gold medalist, and now the undaunted keeper for St. Louis Athletica, a WPS team currently at…
Read more »Chelsea v Barcelona – Goals and Videos
Updated:This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. A freak goal from Essien’s left foot that even had the neutrals out of their…
Read more »Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 6 May 2009
Updated:This article refers to a previous game. Get the latest Chelsea v Barcelona news here. Chelsea (Essien 9′) 1-1 Barcelona (Iniesta 90′ + 3) (Barcelona win 1-1 on Aggregate on…
Read more »Barton Should Learn From Fletcher Example
Updated:The past few days have seen the headlines, perhaps not dominated, but certainly bothered by two tackles. Both resulted in straight reds, both came when the game was already dead and buried,…
Read more »Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Goals
Updated:Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – end of season party for Wenger? The build-up to the game was dominated by Wenger confidently boasting…
Read more »Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Live Blog – UEFA Champions League – 5 May 2009
Updated:Get the latest Manchester United vs Arsenal news. Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United – Manchester United win 4-1 on aggregate Stadium: Emirates Stadium, England Competition: UEFA Champions League, Semifinals, Leg #2…
Read more »Transfer Rumors (05 May 09): Real promised Prem stars, Manchester United want Ribery, Tottenham want Chamakh and more
Updated:There are a lot of big names in today’s transfer news and rumors, so keep on reading for tidbits from England, Spain, and Italy.
Read more »Joey Barton – How do you defend the indefensible?
Updated:This must be a first. A story comes out of Newcastle United that ISN’T a shock. Joey Barton suspended by the club “until further notice”, in addition to his three…
Read more »Can Super Depor Rejoin Europe’s Big Guns?
Updated:In response to Deportivo la Coruna’s game against Valladolid on the weekend, the Spanish press were unanimous – average. “Depor accelerated toward Europe with the handbrake on” read La Voz…
Read more »Arsenal beat Sunderland in Ladies FA Cup Final
Updated:This article refers to the Arsenal v Sunderland Ladies FA Cup Final. For the men’s game, visit the most recent Arsenal v Sunderland match page. Yesterday was the women’s FA…
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