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
16th February 2011 was the date we England fans thought we had witnessed the best English talent since Paul Gascoigne. It was the evening where a 19-year-old Jack Wilshere dominated arguably the best midfielder of all
If there was ever an advocate for why stats mean nothing in a single football match, then this must be right up there with the best of those examples! At present, it seems as though
When the great Eric Cantona retired from the game and wore his Manchester United jersey for the last time on the 11th May 1997, there was an overwhelming question which was; ‘’Who’s going to replace the
In what has been a truly extraordinary past few days in the world of our beloved game, this is one twist that will delight fans the world over. As a Manchester United fan myself, I
As soon as Messi & Ronaldo came onto the scene, the Ballon D’Or just appeared to be theirs … but hark back to 2010 and Wesley Sneijder was more than staking his claim! £13.5million. That
As things stand Fred appears to be Manchester United’s biggest (and easiest) scapegoat! So while I can understand why many fans may not be too fond of him … I absolutely love him, and I’m
Across his illustrious CV, Roy Makaay’s lethal ability to strike the ball terrorised defences all over Europe but, it was his remarkable achievements at Deportivo La Coruña that are still remembered today. Cushioned volleys, neat finishes, audacious
Key to all great teams is the role of the leader, an on-field general who ensures standards never drop, and Barca had arguably the best in the business in Carles Puyol! A one-club man, Puyol
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As far as transfers go, very few reach the same level of importance than Robinho to Manchester City. In case you’ve been living under a
A man who has made more than his fair share of headlines in the past, it surprises me that something like this could possibly come
I love football … dammit, we all do! But why should Papu Gomez have to play for a ‘bigger club’ before he gets the recognition
Naturally talented and with a carefree attitude, I sincerely believe that nowhere near enough commentators give Nwankwo Kanu the credit he deserves! Think about it
As part of a new series to see how the great teams have been built over time, we begin with Arsenal and Thierry Henry. Newer
A pair of Premier League legends fleeing the nest to rekindle their partnership at a smaller club within the same league? Say it ain’t so!