We don’t know how long we’re going to have Messi & Ronaldo … so let’s just rejoice in this incredible era for however long we can!
It’s always nice to see a prodigal son ‘return home’ … and even more so when they do well! And thus, we arrive at the story of Dirk Kuyt and his renaissance at Feyenoord! Dirk Kuyt is an icon, on Merseyside. He drove Liverpool’s forward line… Read More »Dirk Kuyt’s Fabulous Final Flurry at Feyenoord (2015-2017)
Today, we speak about the wonderful goalkeeping talent of Jussi Jääskeläinen: a Finnish legend whose impact on Bolton’s long-gone glory days were as pivotal as anybody’s! During his generation, Jens Lehmann was reinforcing the ‘all goalkeepers are nutters’ stereotype at Arsenal, Cech and Van Der… Read More »Jussi Jääskeläinen: Big Sam’s Big Man (1997-2012)
Uefa Cup finalists. League Cup winners. FA Cup Semi-finalists. A seventh-placed Premier League finish… The mid-noughties were undoubtedly Middlesbrough’s finest years. But who was responsible for this success? England fans beware, Steve McClaren may receive praise in this article … that’s right, ‘The wally with… Read More »Middlesbrough’s European Dreamers (2004-06)
There are unique cities, unique fans, and unique clubs. Then there is Napoli, a club unlike any other in Italian football. ‘Napoli non é Italia’ Diego Maradona once said: ‘Naples is not Italy‘. And if you spend more than 5 minutes in the city, you… Read More »Napoli: A Club of Cult Heroes
It’s rare that fans of Blackburn, Spurs and Villa can like the same player equally. But Brad Friedel is a rare form of goalkeeper! You know, I don’t half detest some of today’s journalistic tendencies, and as myself and our contributors do their best to… Read More »Brad Friedel: The Definition of Consistency (2000-15)
Certain stories make for slightly grim and nostalgic reading about ‘what might have been’, and the tale of Joe Cole is no exception. Once the standout star player in Chelsea’s famous 04-06 squad which included big names such as Frank Lampard, John Terry, and a… Read More »Joe Cole: How Injury Derailed England’s ‘Golden Boy’ (2009-18)
Remember when Manchester United had Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez and even Louis Saha in their ranks at the same time. No wonder they did so darn well! Before I go on, I must stress that the purpose of this article is not to suggest that… Read More »How Louis Saha Changed the MUFC Philosophy in 2004
Credit where credit’s due, Jurgen Klopp is building quite the dynasty over on the red half of Scouse-land. Before Jürgen Klopp arrived in Merseyside to take charge of Liverpool, he managed to create a back-to-back title-winning team (and Champions League finalists!) with Borussia Dortmund. Bear… Read More »Jurgen Klopp and His Liverpool Machine! (2015-)
Despite the odd scandal, a broken leg and no shortage of bust-ups, Ever Banega endeared himself to millions worldwide. Personally, and as a lifelong Preston North End fan who has grown up on the fringes of London, my self-professed ‘love’ for the Argentine has raised… Read More »Ever Banega: A Mini Maestro Many Loved to Hate!
Say whatever you want … you just cannot deny how much style Asamoah Gyan has. To some, it’s this very ‘flashy‘ nature which has brought Asamoah Gyan’s overall footballing legacy into some form of infamy – in that he seems to have departed from his… Read More »Asamoah Gyan: One of Ghana’s OG Superstars!