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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Transfer Window – Are you happy?
The Guardian takes a look at the transfer signings of each Premiership club. Are the supporters happy? The managers?Did your club get who they wanted? ” Arsenal got their retaliation in first. Fearful that they would lose Robin van Persie, they signed Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, which ensured there would be no repeat of […]
Chelsea and City – still spending….
Chelsea wanted to break even but they are breaking the bank first. Manchester City approached transfer deadline day as if trembling about Uefa’s accountants. Then they splashed out. Notable information from the article: “Chelsea have always said they want to break even and comply with Uefa’s rule that clubs can lose only €45m (£35.6m) in […]
Fantasy Football – Week 3
As we approach the final round of premier league action, before the international break, our resident Fantasy Football expert gives his verdict on how the weekend will turn out. Before we dive into that though, it is important to take a quick look at the major talking points from last week. 1, Rooney’s injury – […]
The challenge for City
“It can creep up on you when you don’t even realise. One moment, you are cracking open the champagne and celebrating a historic title. Six months later you’re still talking about that same memorable victory, watching the repeats of Sergio Agüero’s goal, while the game is moving on, your rivals have stolen a march on […]
OPTA Data available for free
OPTA stats and rankings for finishing, passing, headers, creativity, dribbling are now available for free by singing up at the Manchester City website. Unleash the nerd inside! “Register your interest in this project and we will send you our OPTA data set for every ‘on the ball’ event for every Premier League player in every […]
Sky-blue thinking
For the Premier League champions Manchester City, brainpower counts as much as talent…. “The other day I visited Manchester City’s training centre in rural Carrington, outside Manchester. The players hadn’t arrived yet, so the car park was empty of SUVs and sports cars…” Continue reading Sky blue thinking by Simpon Kuper at the […]
The Redknapp Report
After a summer of sport where England earned credit at the Euros before another penalty shoot-out defeat, this time to Italy, and the UK was gripped by the Olympics, which featured a Team GB football side, the Premier League returns this weekend. Champions Manchester City took the title from arch rivals Manchester United in the […]
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