Captain Fantastic back for Arsenal
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…
Transfer Rumors (14 Jan 2010): Everton eye Arsenal’s Senderos, Real Madrid join queue for Palace star Moses, McClaren wants wonderkid Wilshere at FC Twente, and more
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…
Bundesliga Set For Unpredictable Climax
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…
Ivory Coast v Ghana – African Nations Cup Preview
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…
It is Unfair That Footballers Are Punished More Severely For Taking Recreational Drugs
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 Hoffenheim Preview
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…
Should Manchester City Sign Mauro Zarate?
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…
Week-Night Wins For Buddies And Arabs
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 to pay £3.5m to £6.5m to Manchester City for Daniel Sturridge
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’s Philippe Senderos About To Sign Pre-Contract Agreement With Serie A Club
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…
Two Princes, Goodbye Benitez and Lady Luck
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…
Kenny Dalglish favourite to replace Rafa at Liverpool
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…
Podcast: Arsenal have Sol, Liverpool don’t and Manchester United could be sold
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…
Real Madrid’s Book Of Ezequiel
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…
Real Madrid Fans Prefer Karim Benzema To Raul
The injury that will keep Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain out for three weeks has re-opened the debate over Real Madrid’s attacking options, with Karim Benzema and Raul fighting for a…
