Month: May 2010

According to the club’s administrator, Andrew Andronikou, Portsmouth’s veteran goalkeeper David James has put himself forward as a potential candidate to fill the recently-vacated managerial hot seat at Fratton Park….

Avram Grant has agreed a deal ‘in principle’ to become the new manager of West Ham United, after resigning as Portsmouth boss yesterday. Whilst negotiations are still ongoing between the…

Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc is set to replace Raymond Domenech as France head coach after this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. The French Football Federation have agreed terms with…

As it was written in the ancient prophecies or the Dead Sea scrolls or some such Tyldesley-esque nonsense, Jose ‘The Self-Appointed Special One’ Mourinho will lead his Inter Milan team out against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final on the 22nd May.

Premier League official Howard Webb has been given the nod by UEFA to referee Saturday’s Champions League final that will see both Inter Milan and Bayern Munich chasing astonishing trebles…

… apparently, Athletic Bilbao will. The Spanish side took on 200 hyperactive children right after completing a rather decent season finishing seven points above Atletico Madrid at 8th position on…

Aston Villa have confirmed that they have received and rejected a bid from Manchester City for their versatile midfielder James Milner. There was strong speculation earlier in the week that…

Football Media has covered an interview of FC Barcelona’s Chief Marketing Officer, Lander Unzueta, who talks at length about Barcelona’s unique place in football and how the club is actively…

This year’s Champions League sees Inter Milan and Bayern Munich play the finals, we all know that. But were these the two teams who anyone even thought would make it…

Not long to go before the World Cup and we have the Foreign and Commonwealth Office warning England fans who will be driving in South Africa about safety when travelling…

Silly season has definitely arrived in Scotland, despite the lack of money for Glasgow’s big two. The last week or so has seen several players linked with the Old Firm,…

The England coach Fabio Capello is on the lookout for the latest setback according to the physical discomforts suffered by striker Wayne Rooney in the final stretch of the match…

Speaking in a press conference in America to promote their summer tour, Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed he is only looking to sign one more player this summer. Names like…

Jose Mourinho, speaking to the press before the Bayern Munich v Inter Milan Champions League final. On the importance of the game: “This game is the most important in the…

Spanish international David Villa has completed his move to FC Barcelona after a fee was agreed with Valencia for just over £34m. The 28 year old has been on the…

What was planned to be an inspirational ad for the nation of England, kind of turns out to be a bit too exaggerated with a bit too many of the…

Yes, the same Pringles crisps! The ad starts with Nicolas Anelka and Peter Crouch kicking around an animated empty Pringles box and throwing it in a bin and then celebrate…

So, it’s damn near official now – Fabregas wants to leave Arsenal for Barcelona. Arsenal fans will say they saw it coming miles away (it’s by far the longest-running transfer…

It would appear that the years of conjecture, rumour and speculation have ultimately taken their toll on Arsenal midfielder ‘Cesc Fabregas, who is reported to have finally bowed to Barcelona’s…

Despite the failing performances of Scottish clubs in Europe, this season has been relatively entertaining year in Scottish domestic football. We have witnessed some excellent individual games, for example, Aberdeen’s…

Luigi Del Neri is poised to take over the reins at Italian giants Juventus after stepping down from Sampdoria on Monday. After months of speculation of who will take on…

England’s goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton and former Chelsea fullback Graeme Le Saux go head-to-head 200ft. above London to shoot start the biggest single prize in sports betting history – $100…

The World Cup is probably best known for its long history of winning teams, great players and classic matches; however, there is another side to the World Cup’s rich heritage…

Rangers dominated the 2009/10 season not only in the league table, but also the player and manager awards. Steven Davis and David Weir shared the numerous honours that were on…

Tune in to the latest Soccerlens Podcast with Adrian Clarke & Iain Spragg.  At the launch of Yahoo’s new online penalty shoot-out game, ex-Arsenal midfielder Clarke caught up with his…

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has admitted that he still harbours regrets about not joining Spanish giants Barcelona last summer. The Argentinian scrapper held talks with Barca over a transfer directly…

As 08/09 ended, Barcelona were roundly recognized as the world’s greatest team. They had dominated in La Liga, claimed the Spanish Cup, and comfortably beaten Manchester United in a much-hyped…