Shearer gets Newcastle job, Barcelona star Eto’o in Liverpool link, Crouch needs to deliver against Ukraine, and more
While you plan out your April Fool’s jokes (if you haven’t executed them already) and wonder why youth soccer has no sense of humor, catch up on all that you’ve…
Newcastle appoint Alan Shearer, but is it inspiration or desperation?
I’m writing this pretty much as the news is breaking but it seems as if Toon hero Alan Shearer will take the reins at St James’ Park for the remainder…
Merthyr Tydfil: Footballing Martyrs living on the brink of extinction
A few days before England coasted to victory against Slovakia in World Cup qualification, Cardiff City cruised to a 3-0 mid-season friendly against Merthyr Tydfil. But while the result may…
The Joys of Football Management
I was reading a respected journalist recently, who was praising the virtues of Fulham manager Roy Hodgson. Indeed, the author in question even went as far as to suggest that…
FSC gets Champions League U.S. TV rights, Women’s Professional Soccer kicks off, Kroenke increases Arsenal stake, and more
While you rain pity down upon David Bentley and marvel at Lionel Messi’s latest display of brilliance, catch up on all that you may or may not have missed on…
Breaking down the candidates to host World Cups 2018 and 2022, new England home shirt revealed, Wayne and Coleen Rooney expecting first child, and more
International football had the spotlight this weekend, and if you happened to miss anything while you were illegally watching all of the weekend’s action, here’s your chance to catch up…
2009 Premier League Unsung Heroes XI
Rafa BenÃtez makes good copy for sports writers these days even when he doesn’t say much. His latest soundbyte arrived today when asked who his vote for PFA Player of…
Soccerlens Podcast Episode #4, a history of World Cup worries, Guus Hiddink gets a little discombobulated, and more
While you see how Brazil stars get amped up about World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Peru, get caught up on the stories in an international-centric roundup. I’m guessing my…
South African team forced to abandon training for sponsor’s ad
The South African national team’s Wednesday training session didn’t go exactly as planned. Apparently the team were due to record a tv commercial for their sponsors but despite having the…
Soccerlens Podcast – South Africa 2010
On the fourth episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by journalist and broadcaster Gary Andrews and also Daryl Grove, who is the general manager of theoffside.com and also the…
A World Coup? Host Nations and World Cup Catastrophes
Watch live World Cup matches here. A World Cup is undoubtedly the most anticipated and celebrated event on the football calendar. Every four years we are treated to a feast…
Manchester United and Chelsea solidify summer plans, Newcastle owners kicks out journalist, UEFA discuss squad limits and luxury tax, and more
Even though the focus is on the international scene for the next week, there’s no shortage of club-related news to keep you updated on. So, while you get caught up…
Soccerlens Podcast – The Resurrection of Women’s Soccer
On the third episode of the Soccerlens Podcast, Stephen Darwin is joined by ESPN Soccernet’s Jacqueline Purdy as we discuss the new Women’s Professional Soccer league set to kick-off later…
Manchester United rattled and Liverpool on the up, but it could change so quickly…
Not that long ago I was writing about how Rafa baffled me- and in no way is this intended as a retraction of that sentiment. In fact, I think the…
UEFA charges Macedonian club FK Pobeda over match-fixing allegations
Uefa has charged Macedonian club FK Pobeda over match-fixing allegations relating to a Champions League qualifying match in 2004. FK Podeba’s president and one player have also been charged after…
