Background The last 23 years has been a historical period for Danish football, internationally, and nationally. It was 22 years ago, in 1992, that the former domestic football championship was rebranded the Danish Superliga, and it’s been 21 years since the national side remarkably, against the odds, won the European Championships. The country has produced… Continue reading Scout Report: Denmark
Tag: Liverpool
Anything and everything related to Jurgen Clopp’s Liverpool Football Club. Read the latest news from Anfield including the newest Liverpool transfer rumours and other stories.
Football Lookalikes: Jonjo Shelvey and Lord Voldemort
A bit overused, but nonetheless hilarious, is the striking resemblance between Swansea City’s Jonjo Shelvey and Lord Voldemort of the Harry Potter series. I mean just look at the 2 of them, the resemblances are absolutely striking: The shaved cranium, The deathly stare, The non-existent nose, its all there. Many a fan group in England… Continue reading Football Lookalikes: Jonjo Shelvey and Lord Voldemort
Jonjo Shelvey and Pan’s Labyrinth Lookalike
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and Pan’s Labyrinth’s very own pale man are today’s feature in the football lookalikes section!
The Premier League to an American: Volume 1
One of the truly American sports traditions out there is the art of tailgating. For the uninitiated, tailgating is the practice of grilling, eating, and drinking various foods and liquids in anticipation of a sporting event. It is common practice prior to American Football games and is used also for MLS games and car races… Continue reading The Premier League to an American: Volume 1
Top 5 Retirements of the 2012/2013 Season
The 2012/2013 football season has seen a large number of big changes to the footballing landscape. It remains to be seen exactly how the changes will impact upon the Premier League next season, but one thing that’s for certain is that it’s sure going to be an exciting time, as now I think the title… Continue reading Top 5 Retirements of the 2012/2013 Season
Is Gareth Bale worth £50 Million
There’s been many rumours circulating in the past few days that Tottenham Hotspur’s brilliant wide man Gareth Bale has signed a new contract to keep him at the club for the next 5 years, but with a release fee of £50 million. The deal is apparently going to be paying Gareth as much as £150,000… Continue reading Is Gareth Bale worth £50 Million
The 100 best Youth Prospects
Here’s the top 100 youth prospects as voted on the R/Soccer website! Mario Götze /21/AM/Borussia Dortmund Raphaël Varane /20/CB/Real Madrid David Alaba /20/LB/FC Bayern Munich Stephan El Shaarawy /20/LW/AC Milan Romelu Lukaku /19/ST/Chelsea FC Isco /21/AMC/Málaga. Neymar /21/ST/Santos Jack Wilshere /21/CM/Arsenal Paul Pogba /20/MC/Juventus Thibaut Courtois /20/GK/Chelsea FC Oscar /21/AM/Chelsea FC Xherdan Shaqiri /21/RW/FC Bayern… Continue reading The 100 best Youth Prospects
Gary Neville’s Team Of The Season
Its worth noting that Gary Neville’s Premier League team of the 2012/2013 season is pretty much exactly the same as the PFA team of the season apart from Steven Gerrard has come in to replace Eden Hazard. I think this is a more sensible move as it brings a lot more balance to the team… Continue reading Gary Neville’s Team Of The Season
Man United in talks over Jeffrey Schlupp
Man United are in advanced talks with Leicester City regarding striker Jeffrey Schlupp who is currently on a trial at Old Trafford. Schlupp, a striker by trade but whom can also play at left back has impressed during his short spell in the first team at the Walkers Stadium having risen up though the youth… Continue reading Man United in talks over Jeffrey Schlupp
The Magic of the FA Cup
Having enjoyed another weekend of brilliant football thanks to the FA Cup coverage over on ITV, I feel its safe to say the magic is still held within the competition despite previous claims that the cup had lost its importance. Of course, perhaps Sky TV revenue based on league performance means that teams would rather… Continue reading The Magic of the FA Cup