With injuries piling up, Spurs’ 1-0 loss against the Latics has highlighted the midfield deficiencies in the Portuguese manager’s squad and the need for January reinforcements. Although Tottenham recruited the likes of Sigurdsson, Dempsey & Dembele in the summer, they were not able to fill the role of a pass-master after shipping out Luka Modric and […]
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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 10
Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 10. Gameweek 10 preview: Stoking the Fantasy fires Being told that you sometimes play like Stoke City is apparently an insult these days, but it could be Stoke players who prove the most effective in Fantasy Premier League over the next few weeks. A […]
From Hero to M’Villain
Yann M’Vila had the world at his feet. Courted by Europe’s leading clubs, he was on the verge of a big money move. What went wrong for the young midfielder? Yann M’Vila became known to Premier League fans this summer, as the Stade Rennais holding midfielder was targeted by various top-flight clubs. His supposed destination […]
This is Jens Lehmann’s tweet (HUMOUR)
Jens Lehmann is by no means a conventional footballer, in fact he has always been a source of interesting and odd stories. So what’s his Twitter account like? Max Grieve of Football Ramble investigates. Somebody was pretending to be Jens Lehmann, and Jens Lehmann didn’t like it. After all, he was Jens Lehmann, and not […]
How Barcelona’s Great Start to the Season Masks Their Defensive Woes
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 8
After being subjected to yet another international break, club football returns this weekend to put a smile on our faces. And there’s further good news this week, TKTG’s fantasy football coverage will now be strengthened through a collaboration with the good folks at Fantasy Yirma. As a result, we will be featuring their articles every […]
Chelsea’s own wicked punishment for Terry (HUMOUR-PG)
Chelsea captain John Terry has apologized and decided not to appeal the four match ban and £220,000 fine for being found guilty of racially abusing QPR’s Anton Ferdinand in the FA’s inquiry following the not guilty verdict of his criminal trial for the same offense. Chelsea, meanwhile, announced that they have conducted their own investigation […]
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