The Blaugrana have suffered this term but have managed to turn it around in all but one game despite defensive problems which have already threatened to derail their campaign. … They looked assured enough against a Hoops side feeding off scraps in the early stages, but breakaway attacks brought moments of discomfort for the Catalans, […]
Archive | October, 2012
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 9
Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 9. Gameweek 9 preview: Sergio sets sights on Swans again As introductions to English football go, it was a pretty spectacular one. Sergio Aguero (£11.1m) entered Premier League life in the 59th minute of Manchester City’s first game of the 2011/12 season against Swansea City […]
Why Suarez must trust his teammates
There is no doubt that Luis Suarez should be the focus of Liverpool’s attack as he continues to be highly effective as the team’s striker. Although the Uruguayan’s goal return is still quite prolific, he leads the other top scorers of the league as far as shots are concerned, as featured in the Top Scorers […]
Who are Anzhi Makhachkala?
…The region’s football side, Anzhi Makhachkala, are in the throes of a new Russian Revolution, one which their oligarch owners hope will deliver them to the summit of not only the national, but the European, game. In the next two weeks, Liverpool will find out first-hand how far they’ve come. This is a Europa League […]
Chelsea – Are they for real?
They stunned Europe last season by winning the Champions League in a series of hard-fought defensive displays. This season however, they’ve taken the English Premier League by storm, having added some real attacking flair within their ranks. Juan Mata & Eden Hazard have combined exceptionally well, whereas Oscar has shown some real flashes of brilliance. […]
Happy birthday, Wayne – Has Rooney lived up to the hype?
Wayne Rooney celebrates his 27th birthday, just over 10 years after he introduced himself to the world of football with THAT goal for Everton against Arsenal. Since then, Rooney has joined Manchester United and represented his country England 78 times. But the boy wonder who promised so much as a 16-year-old has often begged the […]
FIFA authorizes use of Goal-line technology
Two goal-line technology systems have been licensed for worldwide use by Fifa, football’s world governing body. The approval means that Hawkeye and GoalRef can now provide their products to leagues and competitions. “This milestone means that the companies now have authorisation to install their technology systems worldwide” said a Fifa spokesman. Goal-line technology is due […]
Radamel Falcao – The Complete Goalscorer
Radamel Falcao displays eye of the tiger to fire Atlético Madrid to win. Radamel Falcao had scored 182 goals in his career but not one of them was a free-kick. He made his debut in the Colombian league at 13 and became a starter for River Plate in Argentina at 19, scoring seven in his […]
Match Report: Tottenham 2 – 4 Chelsea
TKTG takes a look at the best articles and analysis covering the Tottenham vs Chelsea game that ended with a 2-4 away victory for Chelsea. The Blues remain at the top of the league while Spurs end up in 5th place. Match Report: Goal.com There was no revenge for Andre Villas-Boas as Chelsea continued their unbeaten […]
Match Report: Man United 4 – 2 Stoke City
TKTG takes a look at the best articles and analysis covering the Manchester United vs. Stoke City match which ended 4-2 in favour of the home side. Match Report: Goal.com Wayne Rooney scored a double and an own goal as Manchester United bounced back after going behind early to register a 4-2 victory over Stoke […]
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