This edition of the Premier League is a bit more anticipated than most for many reasons (Return of Mourinho, departure of Sir Alex, etc.), but another reason for its anticipation is the strong presence it will carry in the United States this year. Network NBC has taken over the rights to the league from rival… Continue reading The Premier League to an American: Backstory
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A snapshot from last night’s football – Kompany vs Valbuena
There’s no magic imagery skills or photoshop brilliance here, just perspective, Vincent Kompany, Maroane Fellaini and Valbuena…
RIP Christian Benitez
Sad news emerging today that former Birmingham City striker Christian Benitez has passed away. The reports seem to be conflicting as to whether he died as a result of a car crash or due to medical complications from peritonitis, as apparently suggested by his father in law. Regardless, he was a great striker and having… Continue reading RIP Christian Benitez
Overrated Footballers – Neymar
Bound to be another unpopular choice with all of the gung-ho Neymar fans, those of whom believe he’s the best player in the world yet hasn’t even played in a high-profile match to date. Neymar’s made his protracted move from Santos to Barcelona just a few weeks ago for an astronomical £50 million, but will… Continue reading Overrated Footballers – Neymar
why Chelsea will win the Premier League next season
So the Premier League season is over for another year, and with a long dry summer ahead of us we thought it’d be a good opportunity to look ahead and see what lies in future for the Premier League for the 2013/2014 season. I’m going to go out on a limb on this one, and… Continue reading why Chelsea will win the Premier League next season
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
Design the Man United badge Competition
Fancy improving upon the current Manchester United badge? Crowd-funding website Design Crowd are currently hosting a competition to design a new modern Man United logo. This is an unofficial competition – the logo won’t actually become the new club badge (that would be ludicrous!) but the winner will still receive a nice £450 cash prize.… Continue reading Design the Man United badge Competition
How Joleon Lescott got his Scars
Joleon Lescott is another of a select few footballers with some very distinctive scars on his head – along with the likes of Carlos Tevez and Franck Ribery. The ever-reliable Wikipedia entry for Lescott states that he was involved in a car crash as a youngster. Lescott was aged just 5 when he was hit… Continue reading How Joleon Lescott got his Scars
AFC Bournemouth – Everything You Need To Know About The Cherries
AFC Bournemouth are a small football team based in Bournemouth, Dorset, on the South Coast of England. There aren’t too many other local teams in the area, but Bournemouth’s nearest rivals are Poole Town (who play non-league football so aren’t really considered great rivals), leaving Southampton and Portsmouth. These of course are 2 teams who… Continue reading AFC Bournemouth – Everything You Need To Know About The Cherries
5 Ways in which Referees can improve
As football fans, and really sports fans in general, we can all agree on one universal truth: referees, no matter how experienced or professional they may be, and no matter how clean their records are, can make some absolutely horrendous calls. Whether it’s being trigger happy with a red card, missing an egregious foul in… Continue reading 5 Ways in which Referees can improve