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A game of final touches for England against Sweden:
Ibrahimovic's 93rd minute 30+ yard overhead bicycle volley sailing high and low over a no-man's land placed Hart summed up England's friendly against Sweden. It was all about final touches. Resorting back to old habits and at the merciful wrath of...read more »
Forget John Terry, forget Carlos Tevez, let’s remember the good stuff:
Remember the days when the beautiful game was truly beautiful. When the goals were treasured, and the fans were passionate? Somewhere between billionaires and nurtured egos, we lost what makes football great. Today, we are bombarded with stories about our 'heroes,'...read more »
Is THIS how England will line-up for the 2014 World Cup?
Without tempting fate too much, Roy Hodgson’s men should comfortably reach the World Cup finals in Brazil in two years time.So let’s try and fast forward and attempt to predict England’s team for the 2014 extravaganza. Goalkeeper: Joe Hart The easiest decision...read more »
Was Robin van Persie Telling the Full Truth in his Reasons for Leaving Arsenal?
When I first heard of Robin van Persie’s desire to leave Arsenal I was surprised and thought, ‘well it’s fair enough, he’s been very loyal to them for the past eight years.’ But then another thought struck me: maybe it’s...read more »
Is this Chelsea’s team for the 2012/3 Season?
Following what can be a successful season for Chelsea fans with 'Chelsea FC' engraved on the Champions League trophy, Chelsea have dipped into the summer transfer market by announcing deals for Eden Hazard of Lille, Marko Marin of Wender Bremen...read more »
From the depths of relegation, to a Champions League winner: The Gary Cahill Story
Having stared into the abyss, amidst an unenviable relegation battle, to then becoming a UEFA Champions League winner. I’m not sure even Gary Cahill can begin to fathom the year he’s had. At the beginning of the 2011/2012 Premier League season,...read more »
How Chelsea can still provide the biggest story of the season:
So has everyone calmed down from the most explosive finish to a premier league season in history? As the reports and opinions continue to flow on a season that is fast gaining mythical status, we should remind ourselves the biggest...read more »
Why Roberto Di Matteo has earned a shot at the Chelsea job
Alan Parry of Sky Sports summed it up perfectly on Tuesday night, stating: “Three years ago today Roberto Di Matteo was managing MK Dons in a match against Walsall, they lost. Now he’s beaten Barcelona.” The veteran pundit was of...read more »
Just how did Chelsea beat Barcelona?
What a night at Stamford Bridge! Roberto Di Matteo’s brave Chelsea lions defeated Pep Guardiola’s majestic Barcelona side by virtue of a solitary Didier Drogba strike bang on half time. The big, bustling striker spent large parts of the first...read more »
What we learned from Wednesday’s Premier League games: City show strength, Arsenal climb and Liverpool crumble
Manchester City 2-1 Chelsea Having conceded the lead in the race for the title the weekend before last and witnessing their rivals Manchester United pull away at the weekend, with a 5-0 hammering of a dilapidated Wolves side, Manchester City...read more »