There are few people better qualified than Glenn Hoddle in knowing what it is like to manage at an International tournament and the former England boss firmly believes that Roy Hodgson’s previous experience with Switzerland…
‘Aaaaaargh’: Noise of frustration made by a player who has just over hit a pass, or put a shot wide. Usually exclaimed by the player in the Barcelona Messi shirt, it is done to suggest…
Yaya Toure has quickly settled into his new role at Manchester City after signing from Spanish giants Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The Ivorian was often described as a midfield destroyer during his time…
This season saw second season syndrome hit the lions meaning a relegation dog-fight for this season. Despite positives such as the progression of James Henry and signing of Shane Lowry, if a higher finish is…
Since the arrival of Dr Peter Brukner and his small army of Sport Scientists last summer, it has been hard to gauge really how successful the big changes in the medical department have been. There…
Regardless of the rights and wrongs of Ian Holloway making ten changes to his side for Blackpool’s game against Aston Villa in the week, Gerard Houllier would have been unhappy that his side were unable…
Wigan have pulled off another shock victory, beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. Latics striker Franco Di Santo put the visitors ahead after seven minutes, before Jordi Gomez netted a second…
It’s the end of the season, so Premier League footballers are going on extravagant holidays to far-flung parts of the world before pre-season training gets going. It appears that rivalries between players and their teams…
Referees Who Think They’re Best Mates With The Players – Where because referees are known by name, they think that they’re celebrities and try to get on with the players. Started by Graham Poll but…
Unfashionable, overlooked and unappreciated. Yes, most squads recruit those individuals who quietly get on with their business, only to be lauded in several quarters once in a blue moon. Whilst these players may lack an…