Newcastle United Director of Football Joe Kinnear has hit back at club legend Alan Shearer by calling him a clueless coach. The criticism is in response to Shearer who earlier this week said he was sickened by the Newcastle PR disaster surrounding the recent events that had turned the club into a laughing stock. Shearer's […]

On a cold winter’s day in the city of Düsseldorf, as patrons of the city sat in the Esprit Arena watching their side go up against former Bundesliga champions VFB Stuttgart, the Fortuna faithful looked on worried, as their side may be staring at a fifth successive game without a win. The Flingeraner were flirting […]

Social media has been abuzz today with Tottenham Hotspur supporters practically drooling over the impending arrival of Brazil star Paulinho. The player is reportedly close to agreeing a deal to join the north London side. The 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder is currently playing in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. If Spurs sign Paulinho, it's expected that […]

It's the summer without Premier League football, but that hasn't stopped the fine folks at FFS from producing another great new video. In this episode, Agent Bond drives another hard bargain with his devastating charm, we have analysis of David Moyes' new role at Manchester United, Jim Daly sings about David Beckham's world-famous hair. And […]

For the old fogies like me, Italy against Brazil conjures up memories of the 1982 World Cup in one of the greatest World Cup matches in the history of the tournament. Italy faced Brazil in the second round. For a trip down memory lane, here are the wonderful highlights from the match: If today's match […]

All the great managers learn. They evolve and adapt. Failure doesn’t give them blind, reckless motivation to win; it teaches them, directs them, and makes them better. When Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May, it was impossible to finger a tactical legacy, because the manager’s style evolved consistently over time. Jose Mourinho certainly fancies himself […]

Liverpool have signed Spanish youth international forward Luis Alberto, subject to international clearance. The 20-year-old former Sevilla star can play anywhere across the front line, and is Liverpool's third major signing of the summer after acquiring Iago Aspas and Kolo Toure. In the 2012-13 season, he played on loan at Barcelona B where he scored […]

Manchester United are in a tussle to try to sign Thiago Alcântara from Barcelona after the midfielder has been one of the stars of the u-21 European Championship tournament. David Moyes is reportedly interested in triggering the £17million release clause to try to make Thiago his first major signing of the summer. However, Thiago is believed […]

Sunderland are interested in signing striker Jozy Altidore for a transfer fee believed to be around £5million, according to a report. Altidore is currently on a goalscoring hot streak after scoring four consecutive goals for the US men's national team in the past month. Plus, he scored 31 goals for AZ Alkmaar in the 2012-13 […]

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Sunderland for goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, according to Sky Sports. Neither Liverpool nor Sunderland have officially confirmed the news yet. Plus, Mignolet will need to agree personal terms and pass a medical before the deal can be finalized, but it's still encouraging news for Liverpool supporters who will see Mignolet […]

Each day that passes seems to bring yet another report that Gonzalo Higuain has taken one more step closer towards signing for Arsenal. Some of the media coverage has focused on the idea that, at a potential value of £22m, Higuain's transfer-fee would smash Arsenal's biggest-ever transfer, that of £15million for Andrei Arshavin in 2009. Some […]

The summer transfer window is the golden opportunity for Premier League managers to delve into the depths of the transfer market to pick out that next star player, the next goal machine and, for some, the next great shot stopper. No doubt there will be millions spent in the window as clubs look to progress […]

What a difference a year makes. At the end of the 2011/12 Premier League season, Newcastle United and Sunderland fans rejoiced after respectable seasons. Newcastle were sitting fifth, just five points behind a Champions League place while Sunderland were sitting mid-table with highly regarded Martin O’Neill at the helm. Who would have thought just twelve […]

Spain, Tahiti, Nigeria and Uruguay play their second matches of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup today. After Spain's convincing 2-1 victory against Uruguay, the current World and European champions faces Tahiti in a true David vs Goliath match. Who would have thought a few years ago that the tiny South Pacific island would be facing […]

After three successful years in charge at Malaga, and months of speculation regarding his managerial future, Manchester City finally announced the appointment of Manuel Pellegrini as manager, coming a month after the the sacking of Roberto Mancini. And according to City's official club website, the Chilean will officially take up his managerial post on June […]