Articles By Ahmed Bilal (1009)

Soccerlens gets a new design

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Aug 5 2022

In case you’ve dropped by here before, you’ll notice that Soccerlens now sports a brand spanking new wordpress theme. All credits to Matt Mueller for putting this together inside ……

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Fifa promotes new guidelines to referees for World Cup 2006

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 7 2023

Another big organisation tries its best to find a sensible solution to a rampant problem, and once again they seem to have come up short and out of bloody ideas….

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Obi Mikel, Chelsea and Manchester United

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 20 2012

A quick lesson in blind journalism for all you folks: Heard about Jon Obi Mikel? You know, that kid Chelsea just signed for 16 mil (12 mil of which is…

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England vs Jamaica – Preview

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Aug 4 2022

Read the England vs Jamaica Match Report When England take on Jamaica at Old Trafford today, Eriksson has one last shot at tinkering with the formations and finding out what…

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Daily News Roundup

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 20 2012

Arsenal fans, being arsenal fans, are blaming the recent BBC NewsNight investigation into the Arsenal-Beveren relationship as being part of a conspiracy to get David Dein voted off the FA…

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Chelsea sign Kalou from Feyenoord

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Nov 8 2021

Some quick transfer news before the England v Hungary friendly tonight: Salomon Kalou has finally signed for Chelsea. His is a 3-year contract and the fee remains ‘undisclosed’, although previous…

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We want Gallas!

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 20 2012

The man doesn’t want to play at Chelsea anymore – at least that’s what the media has been reporting, and today Chelsea came out with a statement clarifying that as…

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Mourinho is Manager of the Season

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 23 2012

And even in his moment of glory he is complaining about being unloved…

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RFID will help control crowd trouble at World Cup, says FIFA

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Aug 5 2022

The following is a guest post by Raj Dash (byline at the end) on how FIFA is using RFID tech to help them control “problems” at the World Cup. Lots…

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Premiership Transfer Speculation – 4/5/06

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Nov 8 2021

You can find the latest transfer news here and the latest football rumours here. A quick update on the transfer news, rumors and speculation surrounding the top 3 clubs in…

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Cole and Crouch gunning for 2nd spot

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 7 2023

With Rooney injured and out for at least 6 weeks, Eriksson has been looking at his Plans B and beyond for an answer to how England will try to win…

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Chelsea 3, Manchester United 0

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Mar 18 2022

One word for Jose Mourinho and Chelsea: Respect. Mourinho has his faults and so do Terry and co, but when it comes to the Premiership this team has turned domination…

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Arsenal vs Barcelona – Champions League Final Preview – Part 1

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  May 14 2019

The following article refers to a previous Arsenal v Barcelona match – see the latest Arsenal v Barcelona news. Serious contenders? We’re having a laugh! Paris, May 17th. Champions League…

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Football Pictures (on special demand)

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 10 2022

A recent comment (about 20 mins ago by my watch) asked if I had any pictures of a fan putting Barca’s flag on Henry during the Villarreal-Arsenal Champions League semi-final….

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Arsenal vs Villarreal – Champions League Semi-Final Preview

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Mar 18 2022

It’s almost time. When Arsenal and Villarreal go head to head in two hours time, I can’t for a second imagine which team will fight harder for the win, with…

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