Jan 04 2009
The transfer window is well known for creating some insane moments in English Football, from bizarre transfers to surprising ones, ones that cause other clubs to almost go to the wall, and a bit of unacceptable behaviour from disappointed, jealous fans.
Rarely however have I heard of players being threatened by “fans” not to leave the club.
Jan 01 2009
“I don’t think we will be doing any business in the January transfer window because the type of players we are looking for are not available.
“Another reason is that we have still got some long-term injuries coming back and in January or February, Chelsea will have more player availability.”
–Peter Kenyon
“The type of players we are looking for” - straight from Peter Kenyon. Would they be the kind that cost no money? After all, few players are out of contract at this time of year. Continue Reading »
Dec 31 2008
Speaking as an ever-watchful fan of the English Premier League, the January transfer window is one of the most thrilling aspects of the modern game.
The press go into a frenzy, blogs and message boards go crazy with their own responses to the tabloid speculation, and there are always winners and losers. (Will Middlesbrough lose Stewart Downing and/or Tuncay? Should they cash in on big match shirker Downing?) Continue Reading »
Dec 29 2008
Just hours after Liverpool’s 1-5 mauling of Newcastle United - a victory that allowed the Merseysiders to pull three points clear of Chelsea following their 2-2 draw with Fulham - Steven Gerrard was arrested in relation to an alleged assault. Continue Reading »
Dec 28 2008
As speculated on this very blog just one month ago , Mike Ashley has about-turned and declared that Newcastle United is not for sale.
As if it ever was.
Dec 27 2008
Apparently Michael Owen is refusing to make a decision on his Newcastle United future until the summer, and has put contract talks on hold.
Dec 26 2008
You just cannot beat the seasonal program in English Football, regardless as to whether you think it a holiday would be better to tie the leagues - in particular the English Premier League - to the rest of the major European leagues.
Better still, this years Boxing Day program in the EPL offers not one single glamour clash, with fans of teams outside of the top 5 getting a great Boxing Day present in solid football that gives them the chance to inflict some pain on the giants. Continue Reading »
Dec 24 2008
It’s a tightly packed English Premier League at this stage of proceedings – but as the top five begin to slowly break away from the pack, it’s obvious that the pretenders to the throne aren’t up to the task.
Liverpool FC are stuck at the top of the EPL table with their lead decreasing on a match-by-match basis simply due to the point that they are playing like a bunch of 3-point surrender monkeys, grinding out draw after draw both home and away. Continue Reading »
Dec 21 2008
“The club would like to place on record its thanks for the loyal service given to Leeds United by Gary since joining the club as manager in January 2008, and wish him every success in the future.”
Just 7 years ago Leeds United were in the top five of the English Premier League and contested a Champions League semi-final - they looked to be on the cusp of greatness. Yet irresponsible financial management (loans taken against TV revenue, insane transfer fees for overrated players, etc) saw them fall spectacularly from grace and now they languish in League One - the 3rd Division of old. Continue Reading »
Dec 20 2008
Manchester United are taking part in the FIFA Club World Cup currently, putting their English Premier League fixtures on hold for the time being while they attend the competition… in Japan.
On Sunday the Champions League European Cup holders take on Ecuador’s Liga de Quito in what is likely to be another fascinating match following the recent goal fest against Japan’s Gamba Osaka.
It’s a stripped-down competition this time around - but it still seems to me that the FIFA Club World Cup is nothing more than a white elephant, a televisual cash in that is conveniently scheduled in the break in the Champions League.
However among the goal fests and prestigious ties, someone has missed one key point:
