Archive for December 2008

Ferdinand out for Middlesbrough game, no Tottenham return for Defoe, and more

22:30 – My fantasy team took quite the hit with Cesc Fabregas getting knocked out of action until April, and it’s taking another, albeit more short-term, hit with Rio Ferdinand being ruled out for tomorrow’s match against Middlesbrough thanks to a back issue. He’ll also miss next weekend’s FA Cup tie against Southampton. It’ll be…

Premier League TV, Premier League Online and Football Fans

The rich and powerful EPL

Last week Barclays Premier League sent out formal invitations to broadcasters interested in bidding for the next round of Premier League TV rights for the 2010-2011 to 2012-2013 seasons. With the current TV deal worth £2.7bn over three seasons and the demand for Premier League football increasing (especially in overseas markets), the current economic climate…

Belen Rodriguez – an Argentinean born Italian WAG could not possibly be bad

Belen Rodriguez – an Argentinean born Italian WAG could not possibly be bad

Belen Rodriguez was born on 1st February, 1984 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is one really hot Argentinean model who was a WAG of Marco Borriello (AS Roma, Italy); they were engaged actually. She has worked as a spokesperson, model and was offered a role of a co-host but what made her famous was the…

Chelsea and Manchester United still ahead of Liverpool in the title stakes

Liverpool's only hope for success?

Although you’ve got to give Liverpool credit for coming from behind against Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday, I’ve seen nothing this season to convince me that the title is heading anywhere but Stamford Bridge or Old Trafford. I said in August it was going to be a two-horse race and that’s how I still…

Relegation Watch: Tottenham, West Ham, Manchester City, Newcastle and Sunderland all struggling

The Premier League relegation race

Who the hell is Ricky Sbragia? Crazy name, great manager apparently. I ask the question because, as a Spurs fan, I’m not happy. A couple of weeks ago we were flying up the table like a Christmas angel on eggnog and now this Sbragia fella turns up and Sunderland have leapfrogged us. The problem is,…

Boxing Day Predictions: Tottenham, Liverpool, United to win, Arsenal, Newcastle, City to lose and more

Getting the right perspective on football

2008 has been a remarkable season for English football. Richest league (and club) world. Best player in the world. An all-English Champions League final. English World Champions. England topping their World Cup qualifying group. English clubs being the most feared in Europe, even if (as in Arsenal’s case) they can’t defend a throw-in to safe…

Official Football Players’ Websites

footballer websites

A list of official websites for the most popular internet-savvy footballers, neatly arranged in alphabetical order. Please do not use this as an excuse to stalk your favourite stars or send hate mate to those in the opposition team. Alright then, official footballer websites, knock yourself out. Please note that any names with a question…

Transfer Rumors (24 Dec 08): Pennant too greedy for Real, Alonso in Arsenal link again, and more

Unfortunately for many football fans young and old alike, and for that matter, many a manager as well, jolly old Saint Nick doesn’t grant transfer wishes, though that copy of Football Manager 09 and that Ronaldo replica kit will do for many of you, I’d imagine. However, I’d venture a guess and say that many…

Real trying to thrash out deal for Villa star Young

While it sounds just a little outlandish that Real Madrid have been after the greedy Jermaine Pennant, a more sensible target of Juande Ramos is Aston Villa’s Ashley Young, who has been linked with the club recently. And according to the Daily Mail, Real are working their hardest to try to hammer out a deal…

Pennant’s wage demands kill surprise Real Madrid move

So, if you’re sitting and stewing on the Liverpool bench, and the chance of a lifetime comes along, what do you do?