Last year, after Portsmouth fired Avram Grant, the rumor mill began to churn that his next move would be to MLS, specifically New York. The former Israeli and Chelsea manager seemed like a good fit for an American club, having had much success in the Israeli league and needing a change of scenery after an […]

If there would be any consolation to the unrest in which Tyneside is currently embroiled in, than a fine home win against a strong Liverpool side would surely go a long way in the eyes of Newcastle supporters. And, having to watch the events of the past week unfold, helpless but nonetheless staunchly faithful, some […]

If you or your loved ones are looking for last minute present ideas for the holidays, we've created a list of soccer-related products that you'll be able to order online and get delivered in lickety-split in time for the big day. With that said, here are the ideas for last-minute soccer gifts: 1. Soccer shirts, […]

Darren Ferguson will be breathing a sigh of relief tonight as his Preston side recorded their first victory in seven games with a solitary Iain Hume goal. Unfortunately Middlesbrough’s victory over high flying Cardiff means that the Lilywhite’s remain grounded at the foot of the table, but they are now within two points of safety as Scunthorpe fall into the drop zone due to the postponement of their game against Nottingham Forest.

In what has been billed as the best Premier League of the weekend (let's certainly hope so), there is so much in store for today including the biggest clash of the day between Newcastle United and Liverpool as well as West Ham against Manchester City, and much more. It'll be intriguing day to say the […]

It's been a few weeks since I've written, the reason being that the most recent discussions on football have left me dispassionate. I didn't care about the World Cup bids and their destinations and don't talk to me about current football fashion issues. If anything the last few weeks have been the same old stories […]

Watford pulled off a massive shock in the Championship last night beating Queens Park Rangers by three goals to one in a televised Friday night encounter. This defeat means that QPR lose the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table and fall agonisingly close of equalling the clubs record unbeaten run, falling just one short on nineteen.

Hannover's head coach Mirko Slomka has no real reason to be pleased with his side's performance on the night, but he'll be delighted with another three points. Didier Ya Konan, who has burst into life this season with an already impressive 7 goals and 4 assists, added another two to his tally to secure the […]

Four of the top five battle it out with each other this week while Man City travel to bottom of the table West Ham. Arsenal could end gameweek 17 in fourth position, having started it Top of the table. Chances are it will be as you were. It has been such an unpredictable season that […]

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert has confirmed that Leon Barnett’s loan move from West Bromwich Albion is to be made permanent. The defender who cost the Baggies £2.5m from Luton Town in 2007 was never able to prove his worth at the Hawthorns making just 45 appearances in three years.

German national team coach Joachim Loew has been awarded the Coach of the Year award by L'Equipe magazine in France. Joachim Loew guided a German side without many of their star players to the World Cup semi-final, and pulled off incredible results against both England and Argentina along the way. While Loew certainly did an […]

The stage is set this weekend for several mouthwatering matches in the Premier League. Top of the list is undoubtedly Manchester United against Arsenal, two teams vying for the Premier League title. And two teams who are capable of playing some jawdropping football. So who do you think will win on Monday, the Red Devils […]

Finally the weekend is here and we can get back to watching the EPL. Here's a few comments from Ancelotti ahead of the clash with Tottenham. Here’s the links: Arsenal young guns [Beyond The Pitch] Guess the footballer [Three Match Ban] Value of Berbatov [Back Page Football] Relegation talk [That's On Point] Evra vs. Arsenal […]

In a fortnight of scandal, everywhere from Newcastle to Moscow and Doha, Special 1 TV has plenty of fodder to digest and to find ways to add a twist of humor to it. And that's what they just did with their latest episode released on BBC 3 and now available in the above video. The […]

The announcement that Marlon King’s appeal against a conviction for sexual assault had been rejected raised two debates in my mind.