With two games to play and automatic promotion finished in the Championship, the only complications left are who will win the title, who will secure the last 3 play off positions and who will join Rotherham in League One next season. Let’s start with the simple part which is the title race between already promoted… Continue reading Championship: The ups and downs
Wagner’s Terriers charge to the play offs
Huddersfield Town became the first club in this year’s Championship to secure their place in the play-offs. This came after a dominating performance at Molineux gave them a 1-0 victory in a game where Wolves rarely threatened. The Yorkshire club have cemented their place in the top six in manager David Wagner’s first full season… Continue reading Wagner’s Terriers charge to the play offs
Derby Days and Riveting Rivalries
The recent Milan derby was dramatic. Inter took a 2-0 lead before AC Milan made a comeback scoring the equaliser in the last minute of the match. El Clasico was even more spectacular last weekend. A top of the table clash, the Spanish title at stake, Real Madrid down to ten men make it 2-2… Continue reading Derby Days and Riveting Rivalries
Promotion secured but what next for Newcastle United
Newcastle United are back in the top flight of English football. Monday nights convincing 4-1 demolition of Preston North End saw them gain automatic promotion with two games left to play. There were nerves in the air at St James Park when Preston’s Jordan Hugill scored to equalise on a night where that could be… Continue reading Promotion secured but what next for Newcastle United
The Championship teenager destined for the Premier League
Every year, a young player bursts on to the scene in the English Football League and gets Premier League sides licking their lips with anticipation. Dele Alli and Gareth Bale both started their trade in the lower leagues looking to build their reputation and secure a move to the top flight which ended successfully for… Continue reading The Championship teenager destined for the Premier League
Manchester Derby – A Season-Defining Game
On Thursday night, a season-defining game will be taking place in a city that lies between Cheshire Plain and Pennines. A rivalry that began in 1881 always sparked controversy and interesting games. But, it seems to me that this might be one of the most important clashes between these teams we’ve seen in a decade.… Continue reading Manchester Derby – A Season-Defining Game
AFC Bournemouth Fans Start Petition Aimed at The Sun Newspaper
Following on from FootyBlog.net’s earlier petition which had the intention of getting all of The Sun newspaper’s journalists denied access to all Premier League clubs, fans of AFC Bournemouth have now started their own petition, which you can find and sign below. Despite Bournemouth being a massive 264 miles away from Liverpool, what this goes… Continue reading AFC Bournemouth Fans Start Petition Aimed at The Sun Newspaper
Derry City Football Club; still shattered by the loss of their beloved captain
It has been just over a month since the tragic passing of Derry City’s leader Ryan McBride, yet the club and city are still yet to come to terms with what has transpired. The inspirational Derry man sadly lost his life at the young age of 27, and his beloved side are seemingly yet to… Continue reading Derry City Football Club; still shattered by the loss of their beloved captain
Did really Neymar deserve credit for being Neymar against the Old Lady?
Without a miracle and even a score, in April 19, FC Barcelona ended up losing 0-3 with Juventus FC in the aggregate. Barcelona failed to score in both stadiums of a Champions League has been a while since the 2012/13 semi-final against Bayern Munich. In its situation that 6 points behind Real Madrid in La… Continue reading Did really Neymar deserve credit for being Neymar against the Old Lady?
Remarkable Rooster Landing a Premier League Deal?
Juventus have been the outstanding team in Serie A this season again and the title looks like it will be in the hands of The Old Lady once more as we head towards the end of the season. Their players will be praised and rightly so, no doubt they will pick up individual awards, Gonzalo Higuain… Continue reading Remarkable Rooster Landing a Premier League Deal?