Today’s match of the 22nd fixture of Toolstation Northern Counties East League – Division One witnessed the 14th consecutive defeat of Lincoln Moorlands Railway FC versus local rivals Grimsby. Moorlands line up: Garry Doran (GK), Zak Johnson, Alex Mackinder, Ward Laderhood, Christopher Skipper, Ryan Hitwell, Joshua Scohfield, Greg Andrews, Adam Croft, Cameron Heap, Geno Robinson.… Continue reading 14th Consecutive Defeat for Lincoln Moorlands
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5 Times Football Triumphed Over Tragedy
By Aidan Delaney Without a shadow of a doubt, the terrorist attacks of last night will live long in the memories of people all over the world. 120 have so far lost their lives in one of the deadliest attacks in recent times. Paris is a place that loves it’s football and harrowing videos of… Continue reading 5 Times Football Triumphed Over Tragedy
Adriano: The Collapse Of The Emperor
Once revered as one of Europe’s top strikers, Adriano’s tremendous fall from grace has since set the tone for his career, and the man once known as ‘L’imperatore’ has now become the quintessential ”what if?” player. Once described by a Brazilian football agent as having ”above all the desire to win, to be a professional”, after his… Continue reading Adriano: The Collapse Of The Emperor
Swiss Company Offers House Sitting Service for Footballers
A house-sitting business in Switzerland has decided to take it upon itself to try and solve the on-going problem of footballers’ houses getting burgled whilst players are away either on International duty or playing in Europe by offering a footballers house-sitting service. The aptly named “house and pet sitting” company recently declared that it would… Continue reading Swiss Company Offers House Sitting Service for Footballers
Why are Transfer Rumours Always so Unreliable
We live in an age where information is so easily broadcast and available, practically anyone can claim to be a reputable source, and when it comes to football and the world of transfer rumours, it really is a mindfield of dodgy stories and agenda-driven propaganda. Fortunately there are some reliable sources of football transfer news,… Continue reading Why are Transfer Rumours Always so Unreliable
Who is the Greatest Football Player of All Times?
Who is the Greatest Football Player of All Time? The debate rages on: who is the best footballer the world has ever seen? The main candidates are some names too, Pele, Maradona, Zidane, Alfredo Di Stefano and Johan Cruyff being the ‘legends’ and the more modern-day players such as Messi and Ronaldo. I… Continue reading Who is the Greatest Football Player of All Times?
How Ready Is Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Russia’s goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev at Armenia-Russia Euro 2012 Qualifying Match Photo: Pan Photo (via. Flickr). Is Russia Ready to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup? In three short years, Russia will host the next World Cup. FIFA claims that Russia is on track in its preparations, but anybody who paid attention to the Winter Olympics… Continue reading How Ready Is Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup?
Victor Valdes in talks with Valencia After Louis van Gaal leaves the Spanish stopper in Manchester
Victor Valdes is in talks to return back to Spain with Valencia after Louis van Gaal told the former Barcelona stopper look for another club. The Manchester United boss left the 33-year-old out of their tour of America after he apparently refused to play for Under 21 side. The Spanish international has hit back at… Continue reading Victor Valdes in talks with Valencia After Louis van Gaal leaves the Spanish stopper in Manchester
How to pick a perfect Premier League Fantasy Football Team
With pre-season now in full flow, it’s time for football fans to put their managerial caps on and start assembling their fantasy squads for the new season. So to make sure you get a head start on your mates, here are a few tips to finish top of the table come May 15. 1.Pick an… Continue reading How to pick a perfect Premier League Fantasy Football Team
Could Mario Balotelli be on his way to Stoke City?
Stoke City are interested in the Liverpool FC striker Mario Balotelli following the Italian’s falling out with manager Brendan Rodgers. Balotelli has been an unmitigated disaster for Liverpool, scoring only one Premier League goal over the course of last season after his £16m move from Milan. With Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings already signed, and… Continue reading Could Mario Balotelli be on his way to Stoke City?