Archive | 2013

Match Report: Man Utd vs Chelsea

TKTG brings together all the best articles on the 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford.   Match Report:  BBC Sport The much-anticipated meeting between Manchester United and Chelsea ended in anti-climax as Old Trafford witnessed its first goalless draw in the Premier League since May 2009. David Moyes was taking charge […]

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Preview: Man Utd vs Chelsea

TKTG brings together the best articles from around the web for this Monday’s Premier League thriller where defending champions Manchester United will face title contenders Chelsea at Old Trafford.  With the Rooney saga still not concluded and both managers having something to prove going into the match, we expect quite a contentious battle between these […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 2

Now that everyone’s picked a team to start the FPL season with, some fantasy managers are looking back at Gameweek 1 and feeling quite pleased with themselves while others seem to be tempted to pull out the first wildcard already! Whether you fall in the category of the former or the latter, you now have […]

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Football Manager Craze

As the computer game that discovered Lionel Messi prepares to launch a 21st edition, its popularity has never been greater. … “I went and did a gig at Manchester City and met a load of the players,” says the self-confessed City fan. “I met Micah Richards, the defender, and I was a bit rude to him. Afterwards my […]

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Should referees give post-match interviews?

Forcing referees to explain their decisions would help no one. It’s better that they remain mysterious and above the law. …Right now, I know nothing about Lee Probert and I’m barely aware what an Andre Marriner is. Letting a referee confess “in hindsight, it was an obvious penalty, I had the equivalent of missing a […]

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Good Guy: Leighton Baines

The Everton defender is setting the standard amid the rumours and shenanigans over players such as Rooney, Suárez and Bale. At least there’s Leighton Baines. Good old Leighton Baines, still doing the right things, quietly going about his business, despite having known for pretty much the entire summer he has the chance to go to […]

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What can £ 70 million buy?

Its been widely reported that Arsenal have up to £ 70 million to spend this transfer window. A summary of Swiss Rambles article on Arsenal’s finances can be read here. However what exactly could Arsenal do with this £ 70 million? Can they be title contenders or at least give the top 3 a good run in? […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 1

Finally! The first game week is nearly here and managers all over the world are looking for the special player(s) who will shine in GW1. TKTG bring you the picks from the best fantasy articles this week: Fantasy Yirma are going with Hazard, Lukaku and Coutinho as the main picks for GW 1. For the […]

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Marquee mishits

To the casual observer, it seems another indication of the Fergie factor. Equipped with ambition and boasting an enviable budget, Manchester United set about securing a marquee signing this summer. Lacking the aura and allure of the retired Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes has so far failed to secure one. It seems a damning indictment […]

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Meet the real David Moyes – The insiders’ view

Hours after Everton’s goalless draw with Liverpool on 5 May, then-Toffees boss David Moyes was in a pub in Preston buying his dad a pint. He bumped into former North End team-mate Ian Bryson and the two men chatted for a while – just two old colleagues catching up. There was no hint of what […]

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