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 … Continue Reading The Awkward Start to Andrei Kanchelskis’ Everton Career in ’95
When you think of Luis Figo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s the inhuman-sized cojones of the man to make this happen … Early on … Continue Reading When Luis Figo Became the World’s First ‘Galactico’ in 2000
You know, I reckon that it’s time we start remembering Keith Gillespie in a way that his talent deserves. Ask the majority of football fans what they think about Keith … Continue Reading Keith Gillespie & His Best Days as a Newcastle Player (1995-99)
Fans of the Premier League have been treated to an array of remarkable relegation escapes, but arguably the best of those was Fulham’s near impossible revival during the 2007/08 season, … Continue Reading Fulham’s Preposterous ‘Great Escape’ from Relegation in 2007/08
We all know of the original Ronaldo’s time with both AC and Inter Milan and how he also crossed the divide between Barcelona and Real Madrid, but there hasn’t been … Continue Reading The Most Polarising Parts of Peter Beardsley’s Career (1983-98)
United headed into the 2009/2010 season once again as reigning champions of the Premier League and despite bolstering a squad filled to the brim with stupendous talent, their opening game … Continue Reading When Burnley’s Robbie Blake Shocked Manchester United in ’09
If you think of ‘El Niño’ as the striker who flopped during the latter stages of his career, then read on – for we mustn’t forget that he was arguably … Continue Reading Fernando Torres & His Dominant Life as a Liverpool Player (2007-11)
Here we have one of three players with a last name beginning with ‘H’ to score 100+ goals in the Premier League … so yeah! Be honest with yourself, did … Continue Reading When Emile Heskey was a Young Premier League Star (1994-2004)
Of all the midfield generals who most clubs would crave to have in their side, I’m surprised that ‘The Guv’nor’ doesn’t get more of a stellar mention in this conversation … Continue Reading Paul Ince & His Perfect Liverpool Intro in ’97
New Year’s Day 2012, Sunderland drawing 0-0 versus title contenders Manchester City. Last attack of the game and the chance for someone to carve their name into Black Cats folklore. … Continue Reading Ji Dong-Won’s Most Memorable Sunderland Strike vs City in 2012