News Round Up - Monday Sept 29
We’re now in to the seventh week of the Premier League, and we’ve already experienced an unbelievable amount of drama, and, as the Premier League table starts to shape, the pressure is really on the managers to impress the fans, and more importantly the board..
Transfer D Day - Sun Sept 2 2008
The most surprising news this week is the shock move of former Real Madrid striker Robinho to Manchester City. The forward’s transfer was worth around thirty three million pounds, meaning it is the biggest fee any English club has ever paid for a player.
Game Of The Week - Sun Aug 31 2008
The game of the week this week was played between Portsmouth and Everton. Harry Redknapp’s Portsmouth went in to this game with no points after losing both their games to Chelsea and Manchester United, while Everton were on three points after beating West Brom last weekend.
This Week’s Results - Sun Aug 24 2008
The results on the 23rd and 24th of August included some expected results, as well as some rather surprising wins and losses, meaning that the Premier League table holds some top clubs in low positions, as well as other clubs flying high, even when it was unexpected that they would do so.. .
Game Of The Week - Sun Aug 24 2008
On the 23rd of August, Aston Villa travelled to newly promoted Stoke City and played out what was undoubtedly the most exciting game of the week. .
News Round Up - Tuesday Jul 29 2008
This week has seen some large amounts of money being transferred from one club to another with some impressive players moving clubs in the summer transfer window, including the highest fee ever paid for a player in England.
Is Football a Sport for Children?
First there was the very public airing of issues between Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill and Gareth Barry. The twenty-seven year old midfielder had an unauthorized interview with the press and voiced his displeasure at the way Villa was handling his possible transfer to Liverpool.
Round Up Week’s Football News
This week has brought some exciting football news, mainly from Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Look Ahead - Premiership Season
Last season was one of the most exciting in years, with some incredibly close battles at the top, and some nail biting matches at the bottom, with two teams being relegated on the last game of the season, with Manchester United topping the table by just two points....
Football in Asia
Like everywhere else in the world, football is very popular in Asia. Asia has the most populous of the six FIFA confederations; Asians make up a full half of all footballers, all over the world.
Winners of Euro 2008
After a forty-four year dry spell, Spain has finally managed to win the European championship. After all that time, what could possibly have made this year different?
Soccer in America
Soccer, as football is called in America, is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Though it has been played in the US for more than 200 years, it has been a quiet sport.
Football in Africa
In the days of exploration, Africa was widely colonized by Europeans. This influence can be vividly seen in the popularity of football throughout the entire continent.
Paul Ince Management
Paul Ince has officially been handed the reins that Mark Hughes relinquished a few short weeks ago.
The Cristiano Ronaldo Drama Continues
Well, it finally happened. The nonsense with Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the point where it is reminiscent of a serialized television drama, and a rather predictable one at that.
The Basics of Football (Soccer).
In football (or soccer, as its commonly referred to in the United States), there are several positions, and most of them are fluid. Like most team sports, there are two breakdowns: offense and defense.
FIFA - a Little History
FIFA (or Fédération de Football Association—that is, Federation of Association Football) is the governing body of international soccer. It was created in Paris, France, on May 21, 1904, for the improvement of the sport.
Manchester United Winning the Battle....
It is almost starting to become funny; all the fuss over one player borders on the ridiculous. Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines for weeks just because someone decided he should make the move to Real Madrid.
New Management - Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea's announcement earlier this week that Luiz Felipe Scolari would be taking over as their new manager has sent people reeling – some with enthusiasm, others with dread..
Big News for Manchester City
Summer winds are blowing in and it seems like a change is in the air for Manchester City. The only question that remains is just how big of a change is it going to be?
Transfer Rumours Abound
The July 1 opening of football transfer season is rapidly approaching and with its impending arrival come swarms upon swarms of transfer rumours.
FIFA Suspends Altitude Ban!
After a year of manoeuvring, FIFA has lifted its altitude ban. Last year, FIFA insisted that its ban on matches at over 2500 meters was to protect the health and well-being of players.
Top Three Football Stadiums In The UK
If you are a fan of football, then chances are you know of the top three football stadiums in all of the United Kingdom:
France Football Team - A Little History
France made their entry into the international field of Football in 1903.
Who Really Needs Ronaldo?
There is one problem with that plan. He is contracted with Manchester United until 2012, and from all appearances, they don't want to let him go..
Uk Football 2007/08 Season Review
The Premier League title was retained by Manchester United on Sunday when they beat Wigan 2-0 in their final game.
Gerrard, Fabregas or Lampard ?
In this article, I write about the best central midfielders in the Premiership, who they are and give my opinion on whom is the best and why.
Who Will Win The Premiership In 2008?
I write about the contenders for the Premiership title and give my opinion on who I think will end up as the champions in May 2008.
