Spains Xabi Alonso claims Nigel de Jongs World Cup final challenge was one of the worst of his career. The Manchester City and Netherlands midfield
Time for Italy to move with the times?
Barcelona legend (and current manager), Pep Guardiola, became an anachronism at the young age of 33. His passing skills were unmatched, his physical c
The Final Four And Their New ‘Number 10’s
A decade ago the four semi-finalists of Euro 2000, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, all employed trequartistas as part of their tactical m
FINALLY some cause for optimism at Anfield
Amidst the arrival of Roy Hodgson and continued conjecture on the futures of Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, a genuinely good bit of news concerni
Mark Schwarzer desires Arsenal move
Veteran Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has admitted that he is desperate to be allowed to leave Craven Cottage and join Arsenal before the transfer
Time for West Ham fans to embrace Brady’s grand plan?
When Karen Brady suggested that West Ham United could change their name to West Ham Olympic she invited much criticism from fans. She has since insist
Should Lerner consider an ‘Italian Job’ at Aston Villa?
With Martin O’Neill’s shock departure from Aston Villa leaving the footballing world, well, erm...shocked, speculation about his successor is already
Manchester United handed Rangers draw
Manchester United have been drawn alongside Scottish champions Rangers in Group C of the Champions League, while Spurs reward for reaching the group s
Alberto Aquilani completes move back to Italy
Juventus have confirmed the signing of Liverpools Italy international midfielder Alberto Aquilani on a season-long loan deal, with a view to a permane
Is Van der Sar’s successor a little closer to home for Fergie?
As Joe Hart single handedly shut out Tottenham at White Hart Lane, his predecessor could only look on from the bench and admire. But Hart’s justificat