Month: January 2010

It’s been four years since the fateful days when Juventus’s world exploded. Relegated to the Serie B, fined, stripped of their titles and of their star players, La Vecchia Signora…

Giampiero Ventura doesn’t take kindly to being called the grandfather of Serie A, but having just turned 62 the journeyman Bari manager has to go that little bit further in…

Rafael Benitez must have been feeling that perhaps he was not destined to take Liverpool to their first trophy win since 2006 when Robert Huth poked in a last-gasp equaliser…

Chelsea In For Johnson Chelsea are one of a number of clubs tracking Middlesbrough star Adam Johnson. The only concrete offer thus far, however, has been from Wolves, but their…

Two weeks ago I went to see Chelsea vs Fulham at Stamford Bridge. As a Chelsea fan I was horrified by what I had encountered. Chelsea had conceded in the…

Falkirk manager Eddie May was delighted after his sides 1-1 draw at Celtic Park. Tony Mowbray’s side huffed and puffed and played some nice football but yet again the finishing…

As iPhone apps go, the world is light on football-friendly apps and games. Sure, there’s FIFA 09 and the old live scores / news reader app but overall mobile development…

It is every football fan’s dream to be able to own a club, manage a club or play for a club and lead them to glory on the biggest stage…

Jose Mourinho would appear to be the man Liverpool fans would like to see take over from Rafa Benitez, reports bookie Paddy Power. Whilst Kenny Dalglish, the 11/4 favourite, is…

The weekend’s televised lunchtime kick-off at New Douglas Park between Hamilton and Rangers is set to be an absolute cracker after the 3-3 draw between the two sides in the…

Rafael Benitez signed a 5 year contract at Liverpool in the summer, and this is probably the only thing saving him from the proverbial noose. Its often cited his transfer…

Paddy Power has offered Soccerlens readers a free £20 bet for simply opening an account and placing a bet with them. Go ahead, claim your free £20 bet. Arsenal fans…

Today’s early transfer rumors roundup almost feels like a blast from the past for me, not only because these are yesterday’s headlines, but because it features a few names who…

Every Manchester United fan I’ve spoken to in the last week has said one of two things: United are in deep, deep trouble. No money, players leaving, etc etc. The…

With the second half of the Bundesliga season kicking off this weekend no less than seven teams could legitimately claim to be title contenders. Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Schalke are…

Just so you know, ‘what the fizzle!’ is not the tag-line or something for the ad. It’s something totally else. It is indeed one of the weirdest ads I’ve seen….

Ivory Coast v Ghana African Cup of Nations 2010 Friday, January 15 2010 Kick-off: 18:30 (GMT) Chimandela, Cabinda Do Or Die Mission For Elephants After failing to seize three points…

In starting this debate I would like to make it very clear that I do not condone the taking of illegal drugs. The aim of this editorial is to show how the system that punishes drug users in football is flawed, and unfairly punishes those who abuse recr…

Bayern Munich v TSG Hoffenheim Bundesliga Friday, 15 January 2010 Kickoff: 20:30 CET Friday night sees the return of the Bundesliga after the winter break, and we couldn’t have asked…

Manchester City have emerged as the front runners in the race to sign Lazio striker Mauro Zarate, according to a report from Sky Sports News. The 22-year-old has been linked…

St Mirren and Dundee United picked up victories in their re-arranged SPL matches during the week. At St Mirren Park on Tuesday, Aberdeen made the long-trip from the Granite City…

Chelsea will pay Manchester City an initial £3.5 million for Daniel Sturridge. That figure could subsequently rise to around £6.5m based upon appearances. “Chelsea FC will pay an initial fee…

Arsenal centre-back Philippe Senderos is close to signing a pre-contract agreement with an Italian top flight club, according to a report from Sky Sports News. The Swiss international revealed this…

Whilst Reading arguably equalled Leeds feat in triumphing over one of the ‘top four’ bigger sides some serious questions have been raised regarding Liverpool football club, both on and off…

Out of the cups and trailing in the league Liverpool are being circled by punters today clearly sniffing blood as Rafa Benitez clings on for dear life. Paddy Power’s betting…

The second Soccerlens Podcast of the new decade sees Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg hit the spot with more topical football banter and debate. As well as dissecting all the…

Every defence has its deputy. While it takes four to construct and coordinate a back line, there is inevitably a linchpin, a player who directs his team’s defensive formation and…