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Jose Mourinho has signed two of his top transfer targets so far this summer. His ‘wish list’ of players he wanted to sign for United was handed to Ed Woodward at the end of the season and the two men at the top of that list have put their signatures on Old Trafford contracts: Swedish international defender Victor Lindelof for …

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A little pre-season football trivia fun is always good to relieve the tedium of the summer months without our beloved club football. So now is an ideal time to look at quirks and questions you have always wanted to ask about your club but have always been tied up with the importance of the season and results. One thought springs …

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It is 55 years since Denis Law signed for Manchester United and formed one of the greatest, most prolific, and iconic frontlines in football history. Recently, this sensational Old Trafford legend was instated into The National Football Museum’s Walk of Fame, another achievement to add to this great Scots magnificent football career as well as to the historic and prestigious …

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The big money moves and star name signings are always the most exciting and anticipated during the football transfer window. The mega-million pound transfers are top of the gossip columns and the star player signings permanently hog the newspaper back-pages, but however good or bad one of these top transfers turns out to be, there have been many unfamiliar and …

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Olivier Giroud has been a divisive figure at the Emirates pretty much ever since he made his league debut for Arsenal. In that game, he had a great chance to score the winner for Arsenal but ended up missing a sitter. Some people complimented his smart movement to get into that position in the first place, whereas others questioned if …

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He wanted to win trophies, honest and to the point. After 14 years of playing professional football and without a major honour to his name, Teddy Sheringham would go onto prove good things really do come to those who wait. It is 20 years since Edward Paul Sheringham signed for Manchester United in one of the surprise signings of the …

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After speculations of Aguero’s future, he has said he plans to play out the remaining time left on his contract with Manchester City. He had lost his starting role last season to young 19-year-old Gabriel Jesus on numerous times. Jesus has had a great start in his Premier League campaign which is why there’s been speculation on Aguero’s future. Pep …

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At the back end of last week, the football world was shaken by the announcement that the four time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly wants to leave Real Madrid. This supposedly came about because of the way Ronaldo feels he’s been treated amidst the tax fraud allegations he’s facing. The Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez did come out to …

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The UEFA European Under-21 Championship is underway. It not only gives everyone missing the domestic football season a chance to enjoy a summer tournament, but it is also a chance to see young talent coming through the ranks and perceive the stars of tomorrow. A competition held every two years, the Under-21 European Championship is seen as a launch-pad for …

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A player that i’m sure will be talked about a lot over the summer is the current England number one Joe Hart. A few seasons ago Hart was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. He won the League twice with Manchester City and won the League’s Golden Glove Award four times. These statistics are great, but …

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Top 5 football YouTube channels The football season is over and boredom is starting to sleep in. You are counting down the minutes until the league season kicks off again but how can a football fan fill the time? YouTube is a hotbed for football content and there really is something for everyone. 1. Copa90 If you like football you’ll …

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While Diego Costa was away playing for his international team Spain, he mentioned in an interview that Chelsea’s manager Antonio Conte had sent him a message.  This message apparently said that he was no longer needed at Chelsea and he was not in the first-team plans for next season. Nothing has been said from Chelsea’s side and it is highly …

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  After the dust has settled on a turbulent week for Liverpool Football Club, the reality of the situation must hit home. Jurgen Klopp’s number one defensive target, Virgil van Dijk looks to have slipped away. What do the club do next? Who do they turn to? Who will solve Liverpool’s defensive issues? Reports in Italy suggest that Klopp may …

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Exciting times ahead as the Premier League releases its fixtures and gets ready for another season. Chelsea will start off their title defence against Burnley at home on August 12th. The Premier League welcomes three clubs. Newcastle United, Huddersfield Town and Brighton & Hove Albion. So, what are your Premier League clubs first six fixtures?   Arsenal Leicester City (H) …

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The Three promoted teams from the 2016/17 Championship season will be hoping for a long and successful stay in the Premier League. Survival is paramount, but it is not an easy feat. Some clubs embrace Championship football and bounce straight back up to the Premier League, others find the drop from top flight football hard and struggle in football’s second …

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