Why the jury is still out on Manchester United
Man Utd have swept all before them so far this season. They’ve scored a truly magnificent 21 league goals, claimed the maximum 15 points on offer from their opening 5 fixtures and have already managed…
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BB Round-up – Man United’s £22m battle, Spurs exit wanted, Jamie Carragher calls for Dalglish to get permanent job
It was raining goals in the Premier League this weekend with 43 goals hitting the onion bag and plenty of shocks along with it. Manchester United surrendered their unbeaten record, Arsenal threw away a 4-0…
Elmander has no Bolton exit plans
Striker Johan Elmander insists he has no plans to leave Bolton Wanderers despite reports to contrary. The Sweden striker has failed to justify the £8million fee the Trotters paid to sign him from Toulouse in…
Congested and backwards calendar holding the Brazilian league back
The Brazilian national league has seen great improvements in recent years. An economic boom has enabled clubs to hold onto their best players whilst also increasing financial fluidity in the game through means of sponsorship.…
Why Harry is no replacement for Capello
Harry Redknapp is most people’s number one candidate to take over from Fabio Capello when he supposedly steps down as England boss after the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine next year. Given the fact…
War of words continue over Olympic Stadium
Tottenham have thrown their weight behind their Olympic Stadium bid after scrapping plans to build closer to their White Hart Lane home. West Ham - also in the running to move to the stadium at…
Liverpool set to be offered player-exchange for Carroll
Martin Jol is looking to make an audacious move for striker Andy Carroll by using Liverpool’s interest in striker Clint Dempsey to sweeten any potential deal. The Dutch manager has been revamping his front line…
Has Football Lost Its High Moral Ground?
Last weekend, Joey Barton took it upon himself to liven up a rather dull game, by yet again making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a game short on quality and excitement he…
Premier League: Arsenal 3 Wigan 0
Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick - and missed a penalty - as Arsenal romped to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Wigan on Saturday. The Dutch star struck after 21, 58 and 85 minutes for…
Ferdinand criticises Hodgson’s team selection
Rio Ferdinand has stated that Roy Hodgson got his team selection wrong at Euro 2012, and should have used Phil Jones and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain more. The Three Lions were eliminated at the quarter-finals stage by…