The Manchester United star reveals all in this exclusive extract from his new book. The papers decide we’re not going to work together because of an incident that happened during the 2006 World Cup. In England’s quarter-final against Portugal – I got tangled up with their defender, Ricardo Carvalho, and accidentally stuck a boot on […]
Archive | September, 2012
Hillsborough – Justice for the 96
The Hillsborough disaster is one of Britan’s worst sports disaster. On 15th April 1989, 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death in a FA Cup semi final match. (Wikipedia page on the Hillsborough disaster provides a tragic read to those who are unfamiliar with the incident and the subsequent cover up by the authorities.) Recently […]
Premiership Predictions
TOKNOWTHEGAME.COM tries to predict the top 4 teams this year in the English Premier League. We asked a Manchester United fan – Taimur Shah and an Arsenal fan – Omer Salahuddin for their views and opinions. 4th Place: Taimur Shah: Arsenal. Arsenal have to be the most consistent team ever when it comes to […]
Messi is making Fabregas a Barcelona misfit
The Spain international has struggled to find a home in the Catalans’ XI, with the influence of the Argentine and Co. leaving the former Arsenal man tactically confused. It was a transfer centred around passion rather than desire. The triumphant homecoming of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona in the summer of 2011 concluded a protracted pursuit […]
What Rooney’s apology really means (HUMOUR-PG)
Manchester United’s star striker has publicly expressed regret over the transfer request he submitted two years ago, at which time he had questioned the club’s ambition and ability to attract top players and indicated that he wanted a change of scenery. Although it may just be a coincidence that this revelation coincides with […]
Arsene’s Arsenal: Old dog, new tricks
What will happen with Arsenal? How will the Gunners survive the losses of RVP & Song? Has Wenger done enough to strengthen the team by bringing in Podolski, Giroud and Cazorla? Will Arsenal’s defence continue to leak more goals than its rivals? Are regular defeats at the hands of Man United, Man City and Chelsea […]
Financial Fair Play (FFP)
How exactly will Financial Fair Play affect clubs? What exactly is Financial Fair Play? (FPP). TKTG has two articles which explains how FPP will work and how it affects your club. The Swiss Ramble is an excellent source for all things financial in the football world. He looks in detail at FPP and clubs […]
City’s transfer business based on panic or plan?
It was on one transfer deadline day that Manchester City announced their arrival into the ranks and on another when, once again, they were the biggest spenders. Apart from that, similarities between September 1, 2008 and August 31, 2012 are few and far between. Admittedly, there was astonishment at the signings of Robinho four years […]
Rodgers needs time – Liverpool
. The Board out! Rodgers out! Kenny in! Yes. Kenny in. Can you believe it? This was the profound conclusion of a Liverpool phone-in fan this weekend. Others called Rodgers ‘a clown’. Talk about a rush to judgement. Someone even bestowed upon their new manager the ultimate insult – comparing him to Steve Kean. This […]
Why is Ronaldo sad?
Ever since the news broke out, that Real Madrid super-star, Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy at the Spanish capital, speculation is rife that the Portuguese striker is looking to move. Is he merely looking for more money? Or is he unhappy about being snubbed at the recent European award ceremony? TKTG scouts the web to present […]
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