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What’s the cause of all this Premier League managerial upheaval?
The remarkably capricious nature of the current football season was epitomised in the space of 24 hours this week. Three days after lifting the F.A. Cup at Wembley thanks to a near faultless performance against Manchester City, many of Wigan...read more »
Why this would be £17m well spent by Manchester United:
Surprisingly enough, Sir Alex's retirement has failed to slow the ever-spinning rumour-mill. Day-after-day, the papers and online media churn out one questionable rumour after another. David Moyes has barely had time to accustom himself to the fact that he's going...read more »
The Relegation Dogfight: The Only Thing Worth Getting Excited About
It's that time of year again; days get longer and emotions are high. Come late April/early May you see all manner of different contrasting emotions and at the risk of using cringeworthy, pre-digested mantras, it really is what makes football...read more »
The £20m heir to Paul Scholes’ Manchester United throne:
Despite Newcastles' lacklustre League form this season, Yohan Cabaye has kept a hold of his reputation and his price-tag. 13th place Newcastle who are five points above the drop zone (at the time of writing) have frustrated fans on numerous occasions...read more »
Could this forgotten £38m rated Chelsea star still be a hit at Manchester United?
Benfica always seem to have a talented young thing waiting in the wings for a move to a big club, but their latest hotly-tipped starlet more or less takes the biscuit. I'm referring to Nemanja Matic, a man who sounds like...read more »
Have Manchester United already completed their first summer transfer deal?
Even with all the success that Sir Alex Ferguson has had this season, there's plenty of evidence that suggests he's not just resting on his laurels. Many of us would be content to lie back, rub our bellies and bask in...read more »
Is this Portuguese talent destined for a Manchester United move?
When it comes to Manchester United, it seems that all the talk about Wayne Rooney's future has distracted from Sir Alex's defence and midfield, two areas that will definitely need to be looked at this summer. Whilst Manchester United are spoiled...read more »
Italian clubs changing fortunes in Europe:
The 2012/13 season has seen a complete contrast for Italian clubs in European competitions. Serie A clubs came into the new season having lost a Champions League place to Germany following a succession of bad performances in Europe. 2007 was...read more »
Why the Champions League group stage needs to be abolished:
Once again the anti-climax of the Champions League group stage has gripped us all. The format that allows a wide range of mid week games to help us get through the working week is all but over. 13 out of...read more »
A welcome result for Rangers, but has it come too late?
The evening of Tuesday November 20 2012 may well go down as one which those who own off-licenses saw their takings hit the roof as Glasgow's football fraternity decided it was a night to partake in some lengthy drinking sessions...read more »