Down in Gloucestershire, there’s a team quietly slipping through the gears, going about their business almost unnoticed moving up the table. Cheltenham Town, after a difficult start to the season, are beginning to trouble the scorers at the right end of the table. Unbeaten in their last 5 league games, Gary Johnson’s men have found
Alexis Sanchez sparked the Premier League alight with his swashbuckling bravado when he made the unprecedented switch from Barcelona in the summer of 2014. For Arsenal fans, his arrival in England sent an astute message of a club steadily rebuilding, having previously secured another star billing in Mesut Ozil the previous summer. In stark contrast
As Neymar departed for Paris, few could have envisaged Barcelona settling into life under a new coach as quickly as they have. Seven La Liga matches later and Los Cules have racked up seven straight victories and sit an enormous seven points clear of title rivals Real Madrid, although the two behemoths still have to
Sadio Mane suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Senegal and will miss the next six weeks as Liverpool were dealt a significant blow ahead of the North-West Derby against arch-rivals man United. Mane was subbed off in the 89th minute in a clash with Cape Verde, and he is now facing time
The daunting drop down divisions from the Premier League awaits three teams every season and there is usually one that struggles throughout the entire campaign. This term, it looks set to be Crystal Palace, with the Eagles having so far stuttered and failed to show any signs of recovering from such a shockingly bad start
When he was struggling out on loan a few years ago, anyone who claimed Harry Kane would become one of the world’s best strikers would have been laughed at for approximately a week. Kane is ‘one of’ the best in the world at the moment. Whether he is the best or not is neither here
During and after the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2015, not a few Nigerian fans were excited with their no. 10, Kelechi Nwakali, with a handful of them more excited with the prospect of finally finding a replacement for Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha. His range of passes and ability on set-pieces endeared him to the
With France narrowly beating Bulgaria and Sweden putting eight pass Luxembourg, the Netherlands are on the verge of missing the 2018 World Cup and the second major competition in a row. With the Dutch finishing runners up and third in the previous two World Cups, it’s astonishing to think how far they have dropped. With
If ever there was a time Marouane Fellaini felt overwhelming support and acknowledgement for his true quality at Manchester United, it’s right now. Social media has been awash with messages of goodwill in solidarity with the 29-year old who sustained knee ligament damage while on international duty against Bosnia-Herzegovina last Saturday. The duration of the
It all comes down to this. Greece, the 2004 European champions, find themselves in the middle of a dogfight for second place in Group H of 2018 World Cup qualification. Belgium have run away with the pool, but the Greeks and Bosnians have been left to battle it out for a playoff spot. Following a
Manchester United are visiting their arch-rivals Liverpool on Saturday, and Jose Mourinho will be without Marouane Fellaini after the midfielder sustained a left knee injury. The 29-year-old Belgian was subbed off in the 30th minute of the World Cup qualification clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Sarajevo a few days ago, and although there were
On Friday 5th October 2017, Barcelona midfielder and captain Andres Iniesta signed a lifelong contract, the first time ever Barcelona have offered such a contract in their 118 year history. The 33 year old is second on Barcelona’s all-time appearances list with 639 appearances, only behind former Barcelona midfielder and legend Xavi. Iniesta joined
Chelsea versus Manchester City was probably the most anticipated match of the previous gameweek as the Premier League title defenders went head to head with the league table leaders at the Stamford Bridge. The game certainly did not disappoint and ended in a 1-0 win for the Citizens. It was the former Chelsea player Kevin
AC Milan is set to table a staggering £80 million bid for Sergio Aguero in January. According to the Sun on Sunday, the Italian giants are prepared to pay whatever it costs to land the Argentinian. Milan were set to bring Aguero to the San Siro in the summer, but the deal apparently fell through
As another international break begins, nations around the globe continue to play for a place in next year’s World Cup in Russia. A few teams are in real danger of not making it to the World Cup, including the likes of Argentina and Chile. But, in my opinion, the biggest shock will be if The
Marouane Fellaini has proved his worth for Manchester United this season. The Belgian has won over his critics and has received praise courtesy of his recent displays for the Red Devils. Football managers across the world aspire to have a team of superstars, but the one piece that completes the jigsaw is a utilitarian player
Manchester United has enjoyed a fruitful start to the season, currently sitting joint top with Manchester City and winning both of their Champions League group fixtures; their only blemish was a 2-2 away draw at Stoke, which is no embarrassment. Yet Jose Mourinho’s side’s breathless start has been somewhat undermined by fans, media and pundits
My name is Harry Kane and I am a classy foot- baller, I play in the English Premier League and I score goals like there’s no tomorrow! I am also the captain of England - but I didn’t want the role, But my friend Wayne Rooney is no more - and I heard the
Rome wasn’t built in a day Roma’s victory over Milan showcased a team of continuity and one very much struggling to gel seven games in. Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi condemned Montella’s side to a 0-2 defeat, which turns up the heat on a boss who will know results, above all, are needed very quickly
The saga that saw Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turn down Chelsea to join Liverpool was one of the tales of the transfer window. The England international left the comfort of Arsenal with dreams of playing as a central midfielder, and had refused to sign a new contract with the Gunners. Arsene Wenger bought Oxlade-Chamberlain as a fresh-faced
Manchester United target Andre Gomes is ‘willing to leave’ according to reports. TalkSport, via Don Balon, are reporting that Gomes is apparently open to leaving Spanish giants Barcelona after being unhappy with the game time he has been afforded at the Camp Nou. It is suggested that he is targeting a transfer in the winter
Filling in the void left by a defender who signs for a rival team for a world record transfer fees is a herculean task and if you don’t believe me then ask Kieran Trippier about it! Kyle Walker moved from Tottenham to Manchester City after playing an integral role in helping Spurs break into the
The importance of Manchester City’s 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge cannot be understated; neither can how dominant a performance Pep Guardiola’s charges put in against the defending champions. It was the kind of result you can compare to Guardiola’s systematic 6-2 destruction of Real Madrid with Barcelona at the Bernabeu in May 2009, the victory
The Checkatrade Trophy, a much maligned competition barely registering a mention anywhere in the crowded football calendar. Stripped of any sense of decency last season with the introduction of Premier League Under 21 sides, this year it seems League One and Two clubs really are less interested than last season. So, is there still
Manchester City will pip Manchester United to the signing of English youngster Jack Harrison, according to the Daily Mail. City apparently have first refusal on the forward and will likely make a move for the starlet. Harrison was part of United’s academy since the age of 14, but due to City’s relationship with current club