The Golden Decade of Sport in the UK
With the recent news of England’s successful Rugby World Cup bid, it would appear that another part of what is fast becoming known as ‘The Golden Decade of Sport’ has…
Arsenal, the Oligarch and the UPL
He’s obviously finished the brandy. When club president Vadym Rabynovych handed over Ukrainian Premier League side Arsenal Kyiv to the city’s mayor, Leonid Chernovetskyi, in January 2009, rumour had it…
Transfer Rumors (2 August 09): Man United to move for Aguero, Chelsea to seal Pirlo deal this week, Liverpool in talks for Roma’s Aquilani, and more
The Sunday papers always make for interesting reading when it comes to transfer gossip, so this morning’s roundup is no exception. From the looks of Sunday’s gossip, we’re in store…
Transfer Rumors (31 July 09): Man United to bid for Bayern’s Ribery, Liverpool to move for Valencia’s Villa, Arsenal eye Roma’s De Rossi, and more
If you already didn’t know that it’s a good idea to watch what you say and who you say it to, it looks like soon-to-be former Tottenham striker Darren Bent…
This ex-Liverpool goalkeeper deserves better
As a retired top-tier footballer, Bruce Grobbelaar deserves better having to jump out of refrigerators and wobble for effect. Granted that he’s had a tougher time than most and I’m…
Bobby Robson 1933 – 2009
Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has died of cancer aged 76. He had been battling the disease in various forms since 1992. Robson will be best remembered for taking…
Transfer Rumors (30 July 09): Liverpool’s Alonso submits transfer request, Vieira being lined up for Arsenal return, Tottenham stay hot on Huntelaar trail, and more
Often enough, asking nicely is the key to getting something that you want, and it looks like that might be the case with soon-to-be former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who…
Transfer Rumors (29 July 09): Arsenal’s Toure signs for Man City, Tottenham’s Keane linked with Aston Villa move, Bayern want €94m for Ribery, and more
Manchester City have been after a top Premier League-based defender all summer, and they’ve finally landed one. But one isn’t going to be nearly enough, as they’re stepping up their…
Introducing MLS All-Stars 2009: Six To Watch
Major League Soccer is treating itself this evening. At Real Salt Lake’s Rio Tinto Stadium, the league’s finest play Premier League side Everton in the showpiece 2009 MLS All-Star game….
‘Good Touch For A Tall Guy’: What Else Does Peter Crouch Offer?
Throughout Peter Crouch’s career he has constantly been judged on his appearance more so than his on-pitch appearances. When Crouch is praised for his footballing abilities, it is usually the famous…
Transfer Rumors (28 July 09): AC Milan reject Chelsea’s Pirlo bid, Tottenham target Hull defender Turner, Bent’s Sunderland move in doubt, and more
It’s safe to say that Darren Bent is leaving Tottenham, but for who? It looked like Sunderland was a go for Bent, but until all of the i’s have been…
Transfer Rumors (27 July 09): Arsenal’s Toure set for Man City move, Pompey’s Crouch signs for Tottenham, Inter’s Ibrahmovic seals Barca move, and more
So, now that John Terry’s staying at Chelsea, surely there’s nothing to fill up the transfer pages, right? Far from it, as Monday saw plenty of money change hands (or…
Media and Cynics Biggest Winners in Terry Transfer Saga
The biggest ‘non-story’ of this season’s transfer window finally seems to be at an end, on the Chelsea Football Club official website today John Terry released a statement regarding his…
Hope, Money and Sven – Tales From a Pre-Season Game Where the Result Mattered
The oldest league club in world languishing in the bottom division of the football league is taken over by a foreign consortium who hire one of the most recognisable names…
Transfer Rumors (26 July 09): Terry remains at Chelsea, Man United rekindle interest in Valencia’s Silva, Arsenal eye Roma’s Vucinic and Chelsea’s Kalou, and more
It should come as a shock to few, if any, but John Terry has finally come out and said that he’s…(drumroll, please)…staying at Chelsea. Not only is Mr. Chelsea staying…
