Jonathan Wilson recognises in his book Inverting the Pyramid, “that excitement and quality are not synonyms.” He continues. “If goals were a mark of excellence, there would be thousands queuing to watch primary school football.”…
Newcastle United's Joey Barton has turned down interest from champions Manchester United, confirming he will stay at St James' Park.Barton, who did not go on the pre-season tour of the United States as he could…
As we complete our look at football’s heroes and villains, I examine the top 10 sporting brothers and sisters who have managed to slip under the radar and whose accomplishments have been dwarfed by their…
Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole is set to be sent out on loan to French champions Lille, as first team opportunities at Anfield are not forthcoming. The 29-year-old has had a frustrating time on Merseyside since…
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has stated that his side must be wary of complacency when they take on Porto in the second leg of their Europa League tie on Thursday. The Etihad Stadium outfit…
Tottenham are reportedly going to ask Jose Mourinho to name his price to take the reins at White Hart Lane, if Harry Redknapp decides to take the England job at the end of the season.…
Last summer I’d have been all too keen for Manchester United to make further midfield additions. I, like so many others was too drawn in by United’s desperate need to replace Paul Scholes to consider…
Defender Patrice Evra said Manchester United would not be treating Saturday's pre-season match against Barcelona as a friendly.It has been just over two months since the Catalan giants beat Sir Alex Ferguson's side 3-1 in…
The balance of power has shifted. Gone are the days where players of the beautiful game pride themselves on loyalty and commitment to their clubs. Money and power are now the name of the game.…
Owen Hargreaves has stated that he believes that former club Manchester United mishandled his rehabilitation from a knee injury, but that he holds no grudges. The injury plagued midfielder signed for Manchester City on a…