Month: October 2017

On this day in 1961, England beat Portugal 2-0 to qualify for the 1962 FIFA World Cup finals. This was the Three Lions’ last World Cup qualifier for the next…

Ronald Koeman was supposed to be the one to take Everton to the next level. After years of under-achievement, the Dutchman arrived to much fanfare at Goodison Park. But, 16…

Ronald Koeman’s sacking by Everton has potentially dashed Chelsea and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Ross Barkley. The midfielder found himself out of favour under Koeman, but caretaker boss David Unsworth…

The news that a significant number of Everton’s players want David Unsworth to replace Ronald Koeman as manager should set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom. Unsworth has been…

Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus could be on his way to the Premier League in 2018, with Arsenal and Manchester United believed to be monitoring his long-term injury, according to…

Not many of the readers may have been born when Liverpool’s defence was this pathetic. Way back in September 1964, Bill Shankly’s Liverpool conceded 20 goals in their first nine…

On this day in 1857, the world’s first football club, Sheffield FC, was founded by a couple of cricket enthusiasts. Nathaniel Creswick and William Prest, who played for the Sheffield…

Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha has lambasted his players following the Light Blues’ Betfred Cup defeat against Motherwell at Hampden Park on Sunday. Caixinha insisted that the players have ‘embarrassed him,…

Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher admits that Burnley boss Sean Dyche has the necessary qualities to steady the ship at Everton following Ronald Koeman’s sacking. The Dutchman…

Barcelona have been given hope in their long-running pursuit of Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho, with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the Reds could let the Brazilian playmaker leave in January, so says…

Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville has praised Mauricio Pochettino, but he believes his Tottenham side won’t win the Premier League this season. Spurs ruthlessly exposed Liverpool’s defensive deficiencies on…

Everton’s sacking of Ronald Koeman has sparked plenty of rumours about who should take over, but only one man should be in the frame – Sam Allardyce. Sean Dyche, Chris…

Gary Neville says Jurgen Klopp must resolve Liverpool’s defensive problems if the club is ever to challenge for the Premier League title. Liverpool were crushed 4-1 by Tottenham Hotspur on…

Aston Villa are determined to hold on to Sam Johnstone beyond this season. The Manchester United goalkeeper has been outstanding for the Villans this season and Steve Bruce wants to…

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been sacked after a disappointing start to the season. The Dutchman spent a considerable amount of money in the summer but the new signings are…

It’s been another week of drama in the Premier League. Liverpool’s shambolic defensive display at Wembley against Tottenham, Man Utd’s shock defeat at Huddersfield and Mesut Ozil’s perfect response to…

On this day in 1963, the Football Association celebrated its centenary by staging an England vs Rest of the World XI match at the Wembley Stadium. England won the game…

According to the Express, Manchester United have already identified a replacement for Victor Lindelof, with Atletico Madrid centre-back Jose Gimenez believed to be on Jose Mourinho’s wishlist. The 22-year-old was…

Everton host Arsenal in the Premier League this afternoon and Ronald Koeman will be hoping to get rid of some pressure with a win. On the other hand, Arsenal were…

Mark Hughes and Stoke City. Do either of those names immediately make you think of light and fluffy football purity? Thought not. During his playing career Hughes wasn’t exactly known…

Leeds United’s deserved 3-0 victory at Bristol City on Saturday showed that this season’s Championship promotion race still a long way to go. Three defeats in a row left many…

Everton boss Ronald Koeman says the club’s board have supported him, but he admits a defeat against Arsenal on Sunday could signal the end of his time at Goodison Park….

Billy Sharp’s goal for Sheffield United against Reading on Saturday took his tally to five for the season, just two behind the current top scorers in the Championship. Wolves’ pair…

Tottenham star Harry Kane is a summer target for Real Madrid and Los Blancos are convinced that they will sign him. It is clear that Spurs don’t want to sell…

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is nearing the end of his time at the club and the Hammers are already looking for replacements. The Londoners were beaten 3-0 by Brighton…

On this day in 1899, a Swiss football enthusiast by the name of Joan Gamper placed an advertisement in Los Deportes to form a football club. That club would go…

Championship side Aston Villa want to tie down on loan Spurs youngster Josh Onomah on a permanent deal, admits Steve Bruce. Onomah joined Villa on a season long loan deal…