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Since their high profile ownership transfer in 2008, Manchester City have risen up from relative footballing obscurity to become one of the most talked about club sides on the planet. Players of the quality of Robinho, Carlos Tevez and David Silva have all entered through the Sky Blues’ revolving doors, part of a spending spree […]

After relegation in 2009, it appeared that Newcastle United was on a downward spiral, they had just lost their Premier League status and problems were rife in the board room. Premonitions of gloom circled around St. James’ Park, ones that were only heightened by the unveiling of that horrific away kit. However, despite being dressed […]

Perhaps the defining idea of this era of football, reflective of the rapidly growing interconnectedness of World society, is the multinational team. More or less since the beginning of football, there have been players plying their trade away from the homeland, but only since the inception of the Premier League have we seen football’s horizons […]

For Premier League fans everywhere, last year there was only one name synonymous with West Bromich Albion: Peter Odemwingie. Upon arrival from Spartak Moscow, it was clear that the Nigerian was prepared to deliver the goods; the striker became an instant fan favorite after scoring a winning goal on his debut against Sunderland. From then […]

In the build up to, and during, the West Ham/Millwall match violence took hold in and around Upton Park. One man was stabbed in the chest, and a BBC reporter has heard that a second stabbing has occured. Another fan said that his father had to receive medical attention after having a dart thrown at […]

Tottenham started the season as serious contenders to break into the top four, but as we all know this was not to be. The joke "What's the difference between Spurs and a triangle?...A triangle has more points" was going on into late October, and until the last few weeks Tottenham looked like the favorites to […]

Newcastle United have just released a statement saying that they wish for Kevin Keegan "to continue to play an instrumental role as manager of the club". This announcement further confuses the matter of whether Keegan will be staying at St James' Park, or not. To see a full copy of the statement go here. More […]

Kevin Keegan's departure from Newcastle United signals the lowest point for Mike Ashley during his 15 month tenure at the club. Keegan was the Toon's prodigal son, and by leaving the club he has incurred the wrath of the fans against Ashley. The majority of Newcastle fans think that it is Ashley's fault that Keegan […]

Sources close to Newcastle have revealed that Kevin Keegan is currently having crisis talks with the board and is close to leaving the Northern club due to a lack of control, especially over transfers. Reportedly Keegan, 56, had an argument over the future of midfielder, Joey Barton, and this was the tipping point for him. According to […]

Reportedly Manchester United have matched the earlier bid made for Dimitar Berbatov by Manchester City and have agreed to add Frazier Campbell to the package. The Berbatov saga looks to have finally come to an end; with Manchester United apparently putting forward an English record bid for the Bulgarian striker. United manager, Alex Ferguson, will […]

There is always a flurry of activity on the last day of the transfer window being open. To see all of the transfers from the Championship stay with Championship Talk. This page will be updated throughout the evening Martin Cranie [Portsmouth – Charlton] Loan George Friend [Exeter – Wolves] Undisclosed Stephen Elliot [Wolves – Preston] Undisclosed Nicolas […]

There is always a flurry of activity on the last day of the transfer window being open. To see all of the transfers from the Championship stay with Championship Talk. This page will be updated throughout the evening Martin Cranie [Portsmouth – Charlton] Loan George Friend [Exeter – Wolves] Undisclosed Stephen Elliot [Wolves – Preston] Undisclosed Nicolas […]

Manchester United will have been flabbergasted by Manchester City's shock last minute, albeit uncompleted, move for Dimitri Berbatov. The Bulgarian forward was all set to be the spearhead of what would have been the most potent striking force in the Premiership. However as City's bid was accepted United are in a whole lot of bother; with no […]

Everyone is used to hearing the Premiership being called the best league in the world, I disagree, I don’t even think it’s the best in its own country! At the beginning of the season you can be pretty sure of predicting the top four in the Premiership, and usually it’s a two horse race for […]

This morning the News of the World printed a story that will strike fear through most Newcastle United fan's hearts; their most expensive player, Michael Owen, could be leaving them for £16 million less than he cost. Owen, believed to be earning £120, 000 per week, is refusing to renew his contract with Newcastle, because they will […]