Archive for December 2008

The FA’s Evra Report – The United Perspective

Sam Bethell

The tabloids and broadsheets alike latched on to a good story this week, following the FA’s decision to publish the documents relating to the ‘Battle of Stamford Bridge’ case, involving Patrice Evra and Chelsea groundsman, Sam Bethell. It was alleged by two United representatives that Evra had been called a “f*****g immigrant” by Bethell, an…

Gary Johnson is ready for primetime management

Gary Johnson ready for the Premier League?

In light of the two management roles made vacant at Premiership sides Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers, many managers were considered. Some candidates had Premiership experience, some had experience abroad, and some had little or no coaching experience at all. However, one manager was ignored altogether, and when looking at his record and undoubted pedigree, it’s…

Michael Owen To Stay At Newcastle After All?

The future of England international striker Michael Owen is getting increasingly convoluted as Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear seems to be confident that Owen shall sign a new contract with the club whereas reports suggest otherwise. It was earlier reported by the British tabloid The Sun that Newcastle have offered a 80,000 pound per week…

John Terry Commits Himself To Chelsea For Life

Chelsea skipper John Terry has given the fans a very heartening boost by declaring that he intends to play for the London club for the rest of his life. The 28-year old England international rose through the youth ranks at Chelsea and has come of age to become the captain of one of the European…

The Top Five Fantasy Football Games of 2008

The best fantasy football games of 2008

If you’re new to fantasy football, read our intro to fantasy football. The online Fantasy Football market is undoubtedly one of the most crowded and competitive gaming markets on the web, forget war games, forget Football Manager, forget Lemmings (I bet some can’t even remember Lemmings?!!), all you need for a game is a list…

The Lucy Pinder obsession…

Here are a few pictures of Lucy – the Southampton FC fan and the ambassador for Kick 4 Life. Just can’t seem to have enough of her. There would have been a lot more of her only if she kept her top on; not that I want her to though. I guess we should do…

Transfer Rumors (19 Dec 08): Valencia put £120m price tag on City target Villa, Fabiano to Chelsea, no Juve move for Gallas, and more

The days are counting down, down, down to the end of 2008. Christmas is next week, and right after that, we’ll be saying goodbye to this year and hello to a new one – and the January transfer window. Many clubs have wishes for the new year that won’t be granted, but who might? Check…

Juventus not interested in signing Arsenal’s Gallas

According to Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco, Juventus won’t be signing Arsenal defender William Gallas or anyone else in January.

Best Fantasy Football Tips

So, how do you get good at Fantasy Football? Well perhaps I am not really the best man to be asking, judging by my side’s shoddy showing this season – I blame Jo’s ineptitude & Carlos Tevez’s absence personally, and how was I to know Geovanni would be such a coup for Hull?! But there…

Chelsea set for 20m move for Sevilla’s Luis Fabiano?

One of the hottest bits of news off the presses today is that Chelsea are moving in on Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano, with £20m the price that the Blues are willing to pay for the Brazilian international.