The Liverpool Football Club has a long history that goes back to 1892. Let’s go back in time and see just how the football club began. 1888 The English football league was initially formed in 1888. In September of that year, Anfield had its first football game in its history. The home team was not
Anyone who plays some kind of sport knows that to succeed takes burning passion and enthusiasm. Applying these elements into a game, and also having the mental determination to succeed is a vital factor in coming out top. Poker can also be seen as somewhat of a sport so it’s not surprising that many football
It was a quiet week for domestic football as the World Cup qualifiers took centre stage and Jose Mourinho took advantage of his week off to return to Chelsea, where he took in Russia vs Brazil at Stamford Bridge. The next day, in an interview with Sky Sports News full with a backdrop of the
My heart was torn into pieces after the official Sky Sports page tweeted, “Diaby ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining cruciate ligament injury in training.” Just a few months back, Wenger had some positive words for Diaby : “I faced exactly the same questions with (Robin) van Persie and for a
What a welcome relief. The International break is well and truly over (at least for now). Focus shifts to club football once again. This is what the fans really care about, not some boring games all in the name of World Cup Qualifiers, although some games were hugely entertaining. Manchester United resume domestic affairs in
After being dubbed as the worst signing of La Liga by Marca in January, Luka Modric has picked up his form and proved what a world class player he is. Luka Modric, who was bought by Madrid on a fee in the region of 35m pounds, has only recently lived up to his price tag.
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has suffered a major knee injury ruling him out for up to nine months. The French International has suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained in training and is set for a very lengthy layoff. This latest setback comes as a massive blow to both Diaby and manager Arsene Wenger. Diaby has who
Whilst the world was apparently stopping to watch two of England and Spain’s, indeed the world’s, biggest clubs go head to head in the Champions League, just across the continent something big is happening. Germany are amassing a talent pool that is fast becoming the envy of the world and could easily see them adding
Like every other eager, excited Irish man I watched the last two crucial qualifiers against Sweden and Austria with hope. These games were the pinnacle of Ireland’s qualifications chances, 6 points were needed, 4 was the minimum… but what followed will leave long in my mind. After a 0-0 draw with the Swedes (a game
Florence is usually named as the birth place of the Italian renaissance, the rebirth of Italian culture through the medium of literature and art. Reformed after bankruptcy and their subsequent relegation in 2002, and then their flirtations with relegation again last season, it is the city’s football club that are continuing the historic theme of
The whole farcical Rio Ferdinand and England episode in the run up to the qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro highlighted something that has plagued England for too long: an obsession with looking back. The fact the debate centred on whether or not Ferdinand pulling out of the England squad and travelling to the Middle
As of just three years ago, it would have been unthinkable that Ashley Cole’s status as England’s number one left-back could have been under threat. The Chelsea man travelled to South Africa with Stephen Warnock as his deputy, whilst Leighton Baines stayed at home after making the initial 30 man squad. Baines did make it
It hasn’t been easy, speaking from an Arsenal point of view, watching your former lethal striker do so well in another club, especially for your rivals. His name is Robin, and he was like the perfect idol. It has been over three months since Arsenal sold Robin Van Persie to Manchester United for a fee
Southampton’s first season back in the Premier League started slowly for Jack Cork after an injury ruled him out until November, but his return to fitness has seen him develop, together with Morgan Schneiderlin, a strong centre-midfield partnership charged with the task of keeping the Saints in the top tier. With Schneiderlin providing the energy
According to several reports, English giants Manchester United have agreed a deal with Benfica that will take defender Ezequiel Garay to Old Trafford. The 26 year old Argentine is subject to a £17 million deal and it seems as though the former Real Madrid man will move to Manchester in the summer. In his contract, there is
Defence is all about organisation and understanding. That is something Arsenal have not had consistently this season. At the beginning of the season, it looked promising for the Gunners. 3 clean sheets in a row got Arsenal fans thinking whether a corner had been turned. Unfortunately, this didn’t come to fruition. An injury to Laurent
The dog fight – the title best describing the Championship. Cardiff are the only team consistently taking home three points. Leaving a dog fight for the second automatic promotion place. There is such a high level of expectancy for Malky Mackay’s men, as they have failed to get through the play-offs year after year. They
Spanish central defender Sergio Ramos was a proud man as he prepared to win his 100th cap for his country in tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Finland. “Let’s hope everything goes off well and I can reach the 100 mark. Entering Spanish football history is not simple and I would be extremely proud,” said the
It has been a long way from the depths of League One for Morgan Schneiderlin, a Southampton player since 2008 who has been with the Saints every step of their journey from the third tier back to the Premier League. This year, they have lost their manager and have played some exciting football as they
Following on from what actually felt like quite a short winter break, the Russian Premier League has returned. And with now another 9 rounds to go, the table is now just starting to sort itself out once and for all. Atop the pile sit CSKA Moscow, who hold a solid seven point lead over second