Cult Heroes are just as important to fans as Icons are to the wider footballing world. And they must never be forgotten!
He may not be a Canary for long but, the Argentine’s decision to stay in Norfolk last summer may be the single biggest catalyst for Norwich City’s Championship coronation this season … At first glance, you wouldn’t think Emi Buendia was hotly hunted by many… Read More »The Unassuming Genius of Emi Buendia
Think of Stoke City’s better EFL Championship years and their fair stint among the elite in the English topflight, and the name ‘Liam Lawrence’ may not even come to mind. Hmm, let’s address that … It’s a sunny Tuesday evening in early September. The Republic… Read More »Liam Lawrence: Stoke City’s Favourite Bright-Haired Wing-Man! (2006-10)
Some players profess to having some attributes which can be applicable to multiple sports. With Julio Baptista, I imagine one of his could be that of a … physical disposition. And I don’t mean physical in a naughty way (you dirty bugger!) but more like… Read More »The Streets Will Never Forget … Julio Baptista!
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 not alone! Fred is possibly the least Brazilian footballer you’ve… Read More »Why Many Manchester United Fans (*Secretly*) Adore Fred!
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 long-shots. You name it. He did it. The endless YouTube… Read More »Roy Makaay: The ‘Dutch Dynamite’ of Deportivo (1999-’03)
Fans of today will often reminisce over Newcastle’s older days and find solid reason to be annoyed at their current recruitment directive. And Davide Santon’s transfer is one that usually falls under the radar … Davide Santon was a wonderkid on Football Manager 2010. If… Read More »Davide Santon: Newcastle United’s Beloved Little Wing-Back (2011-15)
An astonishing left foot, the capability to change a game in a single moment and once upon a time labelled ‘The French Messi’ let’s glance back at the journey of Hatem Ben Arfa and the rightful hype he attracted … David Beckham once owned free… Read More »The Streets Will Never Forget … Hatem Ben Arfa!
The World Cup and Serie A’s own Claudio Caniggia’s move to Dens Park at the turn of the millennium remains one of the most surprising and delightful transfers in Scottish football history! Back in the early 2000’s the Scottish football landscape was very different, with… Read More »Claudio Caniggia’s Magical Season with Dundee FC (2000/01)
We’ve gone into some of the more famous free-kick merchants at Ultra UTD with David Beckham and Juninho Pernambucano, but now let’s sit down and appreciate the grossly under-appreciated Ian Harte … With St. Patrick’s Day just gone, I thought it be appropriate to focus… Read More »Bend it Like … the Irish Wizard, Ian Harte!
In a society as fractured and divided as ours, we need to really appreciate the actions of the select few who remind us all that we are part of the same race. So thank you, Scott Brown … for doing just that! Earlier today, on… Read More »A Subtle, Yet Remarkable Gesture from Scott Brown