One of the reason we become respectable ‘ultras‘ are for the moments that we will never, ever forget. So, let’s reminisce …
For a tournament shrouded in infamy from the vuvuzela to the Jabulani, 2010 is a year that Diego Forlan may remember more positively than anyone else in the world. The Politics Behind the 2010 World Cup It wouldn’t be a World Cup without a bit… Read More »Diego Forlan’s Outstanding World Cup in 2010
The English Premier League has been a proving ground for American goalkeepers, and Brad Friedel might just peak at the top of that tree for his Aston Villa experience alone. His Early Work Permit Issues It’s not very easy for overseas players to play in… Read More »Brad Friedel: The Premier League’s Unbeatable Record-Breaker (2008-11)
As they continue to languish in the EFL Championship like they have done since dropping down in 2017, the times of Juninho Paulista turning out for the Boro seem almost as unlikely as them being managed by Michael Carrick – but they’re both true! Middlesbrough… Read More »Juninho Paulista & His Undeniable Love for Middlesbrough (1995-2002)
The famous ‘Zidane Headbutt’ now sits proudly as a statue in the Qatari promenade for the World Cup in 2022 – I want to like it, but I can’t! This ‘Zidane Headbutt’ really was one of those ‘where were you moments’. Perhaps the most recognisable… Read More »The Zidane Headbutt Italy Wishes Never Happened at the 2006 World Cup
Before they became ‘good’ again, it’s worth remembering those like Esteban Cambiasso: central to Leicester’s development prior to that famous Premier League win … Make no mistake about it, Esteban Cambiasso was one hell of a player as he established his legacy in the Serie… Read More »Esteban Cambiasso: The Great Argentine of Leicester City (2017-18)
The proud Geordie outfit haven’t covered themselves in glory for a lot of reasons, and their treatment of one of their most reliable servants is a testament to that. I was always a big fan of Jonas Gutierrez from the moment he joined Newcastle around… Read More »The Tragic Mistreatment of Jonas Gutierrez at Newcastle in 2015
I’ll admit, I didn’t know all too much about this man before he passed away in 2014, but when I did start looking into him a bit more, I quickly discovered just how extraordinary he was. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira is a name which lives… Read More »When Eusébio Rescued Portugal v North Korea in 1966
Anyone who’s met me (even for a little bit), will understand by true feelings towards this guy. And it’s stories like this which, for me, add to his legend. I really needn’t labour this point much further, but it’s of my personal opinion that Johan… Read More »Johan Cruyff’s Inspiring & Infuriating Feyenoord Choice in 1978
Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for players sinking their feet in the mud to get what they feel like they deserve, but there is such a thing as ‘going too far’, isn’t there? Arriving as a lesser known prospect from the then-Soviet Union, Andrei… Read More »The Awkward Start to Andrei Kanchelskis’ Everton Career in ’95
One year removed from their Champion League final defeat against Manchester United on penalties, the Blues were veering for a rematch against their domestic rivals but would suffer a calamitous exit in their semi-final second leg tie against the eventual champions Barcelona, mainly thanks to… Read More »‘It’s a F***ing Disgrace!’: The Famous Chelsea v Barcelona UCL Showdown of ’09