Since Sir Bobby Robson was relieved of his managerial reigns at St. James' Park, there have been a steady succession of suitors to his throne. Most notable and arguably most successful was Chris Hughton who was ignominiously sacked by villainous millionaire owner Mike Ashley. After that disgraceful dismissal last October, Alan Pardew was handed the […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers were off to a flying start this season picking up seven points from a possible nine. Unfortunately for Wolves reality has set in and the team hasn’t gained a point in their last five. Losses to Tottenham, QPR, Liverpool, Newcastle and most recently West Brom in the Black Country Derby have sunk this […]

The difference between MLS and most other major American sports leagues is that two teams with losing records can play a low scoring game in the rain and have it be one of the most exciting games of the year. Actually, it may have just been one of the most exciting 20 minutes of the […]

This Sunday sees the two Manchester Clubs collide in what is the biggest match between the two for many a year. With no disrespect to Chelsea and the rest of the chasing pack, this is likely to be a match between this season's top two. And it could very well be the first step in […]

Winning has a magic quality about it. No matter how a team plays in the 90 minutes, as long as they win, their performance is seemingly erased from people's memories. We don't remember the game. We remember who won. Judging by how two English clubs did during the past week, they'll be glad that soccer […]

httpv://youtu.be/0McFPYTCnXI He's been called many names before, but now he is known as The Powerhouse. A man who defies all odds, who can fall at the merest of touches. A man whose right foot drops like a thousand hammers. A force of nature. His. Name. Is. Emile. Heskey.

What a turn of events for both FC Dallas and Toronto FC in this MLS Season and in the CONCACAF Champions League. While Dallas has qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs, their dip in form has started to generate questions. While Toronto won’t be going to the playoffs again, their recent results have helped them […]

For the last three weeks Manchester City have been slowly chipping away at United’s lead, and their efforts have finally been rewarded as they have now reclaimed the APL’s top spot. City’s big win over a previously unbeaten Aston Villa means that they have scored 7.25 more points than United in the last 3 weeks. […]

Fans and media alike have been reveling in the praise of the new-look Juventus, and one must tribute the hard work done by Antonio Conte. For a couple of years now, there seemed to be a perpetual state of skepticism surrounding the Juve Camp. Transfer market after transfer market, the Bianconeri were still seen lugging […]

At last weekend's game between Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield, striker Luis Suárez is accused of allegedly repeatedly muttering racial slurs at Patrice Evra. Rightly the complaint is said to be investigated further and has been commented on by the management of both teams. This is the second time in a handful of weeks that Suárez has […]

Steve Nicol, Liverpool legend and manager of MLS's New England Revolution, was the most versatile footballer of the 1980s. In his time at Liverpool, the Scotland international played 343 times and scored 36 of his career 38 goals at the Anfield outfit. Nicol spent 14 years in Merseyside, winning five First Division titles, 3 FA […]

The worst kept secret at Juventus, well at least up until this week, was that this season would be the last for the Bianconeri’s legendary captain Alessandro del Piero. The 36 year old will say goodbye to a team he has served for nearly two decades and hopefully the clubs is planning a bit more […]

Ledley King went down with a groin strain in the 30th minute of Tottenham’s draw with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Sunday. Leading 1-0, Spurs conspired to blow two leads after King's departure. King is no stranger to the physio room and has been beset by injury problems ever since the 2004-05 season: […]

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po0dZfS2CDg Watch any Premier League match in person or on television each weekend, and you'll see plenty of supporters sitting in their seats, but you'll also see many of them standing. In some grounds, you'll see a greater percentage of fans standing up. Stoke City's Britannia Stadium and Manchester City's Etihad Stadium are just two […]

Here’s a look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly from week eight of the Premier League. Cheers The International break is over: While there were some intriguing international matches, it’s good to see clubs take the pitch again. Anthony Pilkington: The Norwich man netted two goals in another victory for the surprising Canaries. […]