Reports suggest that last night, Chelsea triggered the £7.5m release clause for Newcastle striker, Demba Ba. With Daniel Sturridge on his way to Liverpool, Benitez has identified the Senegalese hitman as his preferred transfer target. He’s already scored 13 goals in the premier league this season, and could prove to be an effective partner up-front […]
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How video games are changing the face of soccer
…The men met as fraternity brothers at the University of Alabama, but the image of innate Southerness they convey is shattered the instant the immense television glows with the home screen of EA Sports FIFA 2012 video game. With a flurry of dexterous controller-clicking, the two men assemble their teams with the cold, calculated eyes […]
Fantasy Football – When to Play the Wildcard
A guest post by Fantasy Football Mentor gives his view on when to play the second wild card. Follow him on twitter @FPL_Mentor and visit their website for more fantasy football news. January Wildcard January is almost upon us (or already is depending where you are right now!). A time of new hope, new promises and new […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 21
I was busy searching for Fantasy Football tips for Gameweek 21; was nearly tempted to write one myself however since I am currently 21st in my league I decided not too. Thankfully our reliable friends at Fantasy Yirma just published thier tips for GW 21. Enjoy! Gameweek 21 preview: Juan to make Matas worse for QPR? […]
A Fantasy Premier League Mid-Season Review
Never Captain Nicky Butt gives his best XI in terms of Fantasy Football. Since it’s the end of the year, it’s only fair that we present to you our midseason Fantasy Premier League Best XI. These aren’t perhaps the eleven best Premier League players “in real life,” but these are certainly those that pertain to […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 20
It’s a great time to be an EPL football fan, with games taking place every couple of days. And as fantasy managers, although it’s getting tough to keep up, this is what we live for! Like us, our friends over at Fantasy Yirma never tire and once again they’ve generously provided their picks for Gameweek […]
The 100 Best Footballers in the World
The Guardian’s 11-strong international panel of experts set about ranking the best footballers in the world, and end up with their top 100. #99 Diego Forlan Age: 33 Nationality: Uruguayan Team: Internacional The striker became the most capped Uruguayan of all time at the 2011 Copa América and is also the country’s record scorer. That seemed implausible when […]
Everton: How David Moyes has reinvented the club
For a team that worked so hard at winning their reputation as the Premier League’s slow starters, the table makes healthy and refreshing reading for Everton and manager David Moyes. Too often in recent times Everton and their supporters have examined the final standings in May and been left wondering what might have been had […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 19
As usual, the good folks of Fantasy Yirma provide their insight and selections for Gameweek 19. Having survived Manchester United’s trip to Swansea, Robin van Persie (£13.9m) will be determined to help his side fight back to winning ways on Boxing Day. United drew for the first time this season in South Wales on Sunday, and although Sir […]
Wenger decides to rely on British core
As a result of the premature departure of his side’s previous leaders – Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Alex Song to name a few – it appears that Arsene Wenger has decided to rely on a British core rather than “fickle” foreigners. Losing the likes of Cesc and RVP must have been particularly painful […]
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