As a fan, you’d rather not even think about the 2012 Champions League final in Munich. “It was brutal,” shuddered Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, contemplating the shootout defeat to Chelsea on 19 May last year. But for the Bayern players, the bitter loss has been the ultimate source of their current success, said the club chairman in […]
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The Damage of the top 4
Guest Post by: afansopinion -MY THOUGHTS ABOUT FOOTBALL, JUST A FANS OPINION With just over 1 month left of the 12/13 Premier League season remaining and with the title race all but sewn up by Manchester United, the subject of who will finish 4th seems to be one of the most talked about in newspapers, […]
Where would each EPL club be without its top scorer?
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said the date United really won the Premier League title was 17 August 2012 – the day they signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal. “We wanted Van Persie because we knew he could be an important player,” Mancini admitted . “He has changed their situation, he is the difference between […]
What now for John Terry?
Chelsea’s club captain may yet defy the sceptics suggesting he might be cast aside and secure his future under a new manager. The scenario can be painted even now. The camera will be focused on Rafael Benítez as the Kop bellow their anthem while, on the fringes of all the hullabaloo, John Terry shuffles into his seat […]
Real Madrid usurp Manchester United as richest club in the world
Read Madrid have usurped Manchester United as the richest football club on the planet for the first time since Forbes magazine began their rankings in 2004. The Red Devils have sat at the top of the list for nine years in a row but Jose Mourinho’s men are now worth $135 million more (€103m) at […]
What will Rafael Benitez’s successor inherit at Chelsea?
Yesterday’s defeat has killed off any lingering prospect of Rafa Benitez staying on at Stamford Bridge. But what will his successor inherit? 1. The Premier League title must, and can, be won The bare minimum for a Chelsea manager is the title, fail to win that and history suggests you will be fired. That however, ought […]
Man City could have achieved more this season
As Rafael Benitez bemoaned Chelsea’s late arrival in this FA Cup semi-final, his Manchester City counterpart Roberto Mancini may feel the same about the entire season. …In that short space of time City have looked more powerful and potent than champions-elect United in beating them at Old Trafford for the second successive season, while for 65 […]
Mata, Oscar, Cech, Torres – Interviews
Chelsea stars were speaking at the new adiads campain: “Its Blue, what else matters” – a preview to next year’s kit. It offers fans a chance to buy the kit without seeing it. Mata, Cech, Oscar and Torres interviews. Juan Mata: Midfielder is being compared to Gianfranco Zola and reaching the same heights is the aim […]
Why Benítez could yet end up as manager of the year
In the wake of guiding Chelsea past Manchester United and into the FA Cup semi-finals, Rafael Benítez was asked whether he’d like a little recognition for his efforts. “I don’t need credit,” came the deadpan reply. “The players and staff were happy and the fans were pleased. I’m quite happy with that.” Benítez has his […]
Battle for the Top 4 – Arsenal, Chelsea or Spurs?
The race for the Champions League places is definitely heating up. Yesterday, Arsenal comfortably dispatched Reading 4-1 at home, while Gareth Bale inspired Spurs to an impressive away win at Swansea. With Chelsea slipping up against the Saints, only 4 points separates the three London clubs for the crucial Champions League spots. Our friends […]
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