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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Arsenal – Money Don’t Matter 2 Night
An excellent article by @SwissRamble on Arsenal finances; their cash reserves and how much of a transfer budget they currently have. I have taken the best and most relevant points from the article to give you a short summary. “We have a certain amount of money which we’ve held in reserve. We also have new revenue […]
Cost of Starting Eleven – Top 4
No analysis; just numbers. Make your own judgement. Ever wondered how much it costs for the starting XI of the top 4? Their subs bench and their reserves? How much your team needs to spend to win a league title? How far away Arsenal really are? How much have Chelsea spent? I have taken the […]
Even if Gareth Bale goes, Spurs look healthy
Real Madrid target is the dominant story but in Paulinho, Roberto Soldado and Nacer Chadli, Tottenham have already bought well. With all the masses of column inches currently being devoted to the future of Gareth Bale it has almost gone unnoticed that Tottenham have been quietly going about the makings of a very satisfactory transfer window. Of course, […]
Guardiola’s golden image already tarnished at Munich
… The 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Allianz Arena bestowed another, altogether tinier treble of three friendly titles on the team and their new manager, Pep Guardiola, but the 42-year-old was on the defensive in the subsequent TV interview with the local broadcaster. Are you – despite the team’s problems – optimistic for the new […]
Dynasties in decline
Two years ago, Barcelona were competing to be the greatest club team of all time. Cruel fate’s intervention means they have been forced to seek a new direction. …Gerardo Martino, a coach whose experience of European football extends to a single season spent as a player at Tenerife over two decades ago, has been given […]
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