Teams

Brazil v Ghana – All eyes on the Selecao

By Soccerlens on September 5th, 2011.

It is the nature of modern football that in any match involving Brazil, the spotlight rests solely on their ambitions for their next title. This time, as hosts of the next World Cup, they have only friendlies (and the Confederations Cup) to fine-tune their preparations in the next 3 years and as such, every friendly…

Transfer Window Helps Tottenham to Mature

By arlombardi on September 2nd, 2011.

The transfer window closed with Tottenham Hotspur making only two significant deals, but perhaps the North London club has finally grown up. The signings of Emmanuel Adebayor and Scott Parker, address issues within the Spurs line up, but left the fans with a deep sense of anti climax. Tottenham failed to sign a player who…

John Aloisi: helping or hurting?

By mattwood040 on September 2nd, 2011.

John Aloisi has been vocal in his suggestions the A-League is a hard place to win friends. He needs to realise it’s time to stop.

Troubling Times Ahead for Everton?

By Oliver Rhodes on September 2nd, 2011.

Everton’s summer has been a downpour of disappointment. The tale of the club’s financial hardship may be legendary, but, after the recent transcript publication of their perilous situation, the reality is stark. The club has stagnated; the future forecast is bleak. Blame has been placed on chairman Bill Kenwright. Will the financial plight jeopardise Everton’s…

Interview with Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley and Phil Jones

By Soccerlens on September 1st, 2011.

Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley and Phil Jones sat down to speak with FA TV ahead of the Bulgaria v England Euro 2012 qualifier this week, chatting about Manchester United, Alex Ferguson, Wayne Rooney and joining the England squad. Have a look:

Owen Hargreaves: Manchester United to Manchester City via Oblivion

By Willie Gannon on September 1st, 2011.

Owen Hargreaves is to join Manchester City in one of the most dramatic and sensational transfer deals of the summer after the ex-Manchester United player agreed to undertake a pay-as-you-play deal for the Champions League debutantes. Fresh from signing Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri, Gael Clichy and Stefan Savic it would seem that the free transfer…

Was Luka Modric right to ask not to play?

By mattwood040 on August 30th, 2011.

The Guardian reported after Sunday’s match against Manchester City that Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric asked manager Harry Redknapp not to play. Allegedly, the Croatian said his “head was not right”, echoing Redknapp’s own words on the player from only a week before. That Spurs were defeated 5-1 at home (by a rampant City) is relevant,…

10 Things We Learned From Manchester v North London and Premier League Week 3

By Willie Gannon on August 30th, 2011.

We’re just three weeks into the new English Premier League season and we have already seen two of the greatest team performances of recent times, two of the worst team performances of recent times, and two clubs in crisis. All in all it was a good day for Manchester as they beat North London 13-3…

Realisations Come Home to Roost at Tottenham

By arlombardi on August 29th, 2011.

Tottenham Hotspur were ripped apart at White Hart Lane as Roberto Mancini finally removed the shackles from his multi-million pound Manchester City team. The 5-1 Sunday afternoon thrashing experienced by Spurs, was a culmination of several factors. Millions of pounds worth of investment, an incredible depth of talent and a system designed to unleash its full potency….

Wilson Palacios to Stoke City? Why Tottenham Should Not Sell Their Hidden Gem

By Willie Gannon on August 29th, 2011.

If rumours are to be believed Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur have entered advanced talks about the transfer of Honduran international Wilson Palacios from White Hart Lane. The combative midfielder signed for Spurs from Wigan in 2009 for £12 million and it is thought that Tony Pulis will pay Harry Redknapp around £6 million to…