Should we have to play teams like San Marino?

Down and out: Theo Walcott injured following a collision with the keeper

With it being international week, it is only right that this week’s talking point takes on a more global flavour. On Friday night a bunch of young males took a day off work to take a day trip to London. Among this group was an accountant, teacher and olive oil factory worker, so how did… Continue reading Should we have to play teams like San Marino?

Oxlade-Chamberlain recreates that Thierry Henry goal

Funny video from the Arsenal/Alex Oxlade Chamberlain website featuring the Ox and Szczesny trying to recreate Theirry Henry’s classic goal against Man United in which he flicked the ball up, turned, and volleyed into the back of the net past a stunned Fabien Barthez. <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/mpNJQcgD_Ko?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>    

Why Man United Signed Cristiano Ronaldo

Ever wondered how Man United came about being aware of Cristiano Ronaldo’s immense abilities and potential? In Summer 2003 Manchester United played Sporting Lisbon in a pre-season friendly, as part of the inauguration of the Estadio Jose Alvalade stadium. A certain Cristiano Ronaldo and co ran rings around the English side, eventually winning 3-1. Ronaldo… Continue reading Why Man United Signed Cristiano Ronaldo

Wayne Rooney Injury

Rooney suffered a nasty gash to the league during Man United’s match with Fulham today, check out the video below, along with Danny Wellbeck’s great reaction to seeing the injury… Unfortunately for Manchester United Rooney is likely to be out of action for 4 weeks according to the United physio team. The signing of Robin… Continue reading Wayne Rooney Injury

Paul Scholes Playing 5 Aside

When Paul Scholes retired from Manchester United last season he continued playing 5-aside for Chadderton Park FC. In this game, parts of it shown below, he manages to bag himself 12 goals. He obviously went on to re-sign for Man United later in the season. What a legend.

The Cost Of Insuring Wayne Rooney

Interesting piece from the guys at Confused.com who provide insurance, estimating that Wayne Rooney earns around £22 million every year – and stating it would cost just over £300,000 per year to insure Rooney himself…   Check out the graphic below to take a look at Rooney’s salary, image rights, commercial endorsements and publishing earnings.… Continue reading The Cost Of Insuring Wayne Rooney

Team GB – Everything You Need To Know

So the Olympic Games are nearly here already, and so here at the Footy Blog we’ve decided to preview the possible starting line up for Team GB and talk about our chances of winning the tournament in London. Much has been said already of the decision to leave David Beckham out of the team, with… Continue reading Team GB – Everything You Need To Know