Deconstructing Wenger’s trophy prediction and press reaction
Wenger says Arsenal are ready this year to compete for titles. Well, technically, he said the following: I know that we haven’t won a trophy for four years, but we have been very close and I believe that this year the team will do it. When I say that, it is not to please you,…
Five Simple ‘Tests’ For Premier League Owners
Update: Portsmouth admit that interview was not fake. Last night the Guardian published a damning article quoting Portsmouth’s new owner, Ali Al Faraj, as saying that he had bought the club on borrowed money, that he wasn’t a billionaire, that he knew nothing about football and that he planned to sell on the club in…
Fulham v Roma Preview: Fulham ready to topple Roma
You can watch Fulham v Roma Live online here. Fulham v Roma Craven Cottage Europa League Thursday 22 October 20:05 BST Claudio Ranieri will be hoping that his good record against Fulham FC – and their manager Roy Hodgson – will count for something as AS Roma visit Fulham FC in UEFA Europa League Group…
Celtic v Hamburg Preview: Celtic fighting to survive in Europe
You can watch Celtic v Hamburg Live online here. Celtic v Hamburg Europa League Hampden Park Thursday 22nd October 20:05 BST Bottom of UEFA Europa League Group C after two games, Celtic FC will be wary of being cast adrift as fellow former European champions Hamburger SV return to Glasgow, where they won 2-0 on…
Podcast: Liverpool’s / Rafa’s short-term future and Manchester United in the 90s
Tune in for Episode 25 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast with ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and football journalist Iain Spragg. This week’s humdinger of a show features a fascinating interview on all things Manchester United and Barcelona with respected football writer and author of new book “Glory, Glory! Man Utd in the 90s – The…
The Europa League: There’s a New Sheriff in Town
- How come nobody ever heard of you? I mean, how come you ain’t got a reputation? (Support Your Local Sheriff!, 1969) With the visibly terrified Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Jadson looking like he’d just been told that one of the small plastic spheres in his hand contained a hilarious paper snake on a spring –…
Alex Ferguson – the Greatest Football Manager ever
Sir Alex Ferguson is assured legendary status in football and his achievements have been recognised by football fans worldwide – even those that prefer spending their days playing Football Manager than playing football. Ferguson topped a poll carried out by Sports Interactive (makers Football Manager 2010) with 26 per cent of the vote. Sir Alex…
Should we kill off the Europa League?
With the UEFA Europa League set to continue this Thursday, do the teams competing really offer the right ingredients to be worth watching?
Leonardo saves his job (for now) with precious wins
After Carlo Ancelotti left to Chelsea in the summer, the AC Milan board took a chance with Leonardo, who played himself to legendary status amongst the Rossoneri fans in mid 90′s. On the pitch, Leonardo was one of the most intelligent players in his era, but he’s still unproven as a coach. The AC Milan hot…
Real Madrid 2-3 AC Milan – Goals – 21 October 2009
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