Secret Footballer: Who is the mysterious Premier League star?
One of the big questions making the rounds at the start of this season, just as much as who will win the Premier League or how are the transfers coming up this year, is about the identity of the man who is behind the columns appearing in The Guardian under the name of...
Could Hazard be Chelsea’s next Zola?
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has said that he has seen the potential for new signing Eden Hazard to be Chelsea's next Gianfranco Zola, after just one game in a Chelsea football kit. Although it was an impressive performance - he helped set up both the...
Transfer deadline simmering
The end of the summer transfer period is at midnight on 31st August, and the beginnings of the predictable scramble for signings is evident. Teams have played the first game in their new football kit, and now managers will have a rough idea of where gaps have...
Everton stun United in their bid to regain title
Everton pulled off a magnificent 1-0 win at home to Manchester United in their opening game of the season to tarnish Ferguson's hopes of retaining the football trophy of all domestic football trophies - the Premier League title. It's early days for United...
Goalrush weekend kicks off Premier League
There Premier League season kicked off with a bang this weekend with a host of football goals as well as the most penalties in an opening weekend since the 2002/03 season. http://www.flickr.com/photos/xingjian/4329678517/ The moment football fans have been waiting for...
Hodgson’s hot streak continues
Roy Hodgson extended his unbeaten run as England manager to seven games without defeat in open play on Wednesday evening as England beat Italy 2-1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/laertes_za/4702611689/ Before the game Hodgson said that he would use the pre-season...
Could Lampard face Abramovich’s axe?
Frank Lampard is still waiting for Chelsea to come to the negotiating table to offer him a new contract as he enters into his final year with the London club. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruiznumerouno/3198552353/ He has said that he would like to end his footballing...
Given retires from International football
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has hung up his goalkeeper gloves for the final time on international duty, saying this week that he is retiring from international football. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfonsojimenez/3801556717/ His exit form the...
England’s injury woes begin
England will have to play their friendly this week against Euro 2012 semi-finalists Italy without Joe Hart or Daniel Sturridge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bensutherland/6996510991/ Although the Italians didn't have any luck with football trophies, they were a...
Manchester City kick off season with silverware
The 2012/13 season kicked off today with the FA Community Shield, traditionally the first of the football trophies to be contested for. http://www.flickr.com/photos/starlitlunch/1028470397/ The winners of the Premier League Manchester City took on FA Cup winners...
Will Owen continue in the Premier League after glittering career so far?
Michael Owen is a household name in English football. Maybe even the world. http://www.flickr.com/photos/emphasis/32944782/ Surprisingly his career hasn't seen him win many football trophies, but his image and the Owen brand has managed to shift thousands of pounds...
Brazil vs Mexico in Olympic final
The final of the Olympics for London 2012 has been decided, with Brazil set to face Mexico to win the Gold football medals. http://www.flickr.com/photos/merula/382946783/ Brazil's route to the final has seen them beat Egypt 3-2, Belarus 3-1 and New Zealand 3-0. They...
Carroll rejects West Ham and RVP slips through Mancini’s fingers
Andy Carroll will remain at Liverpool as he rejects West Ham's loan offer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredericjon/6118640888/ The England striker has recently been linked with a move back to his original club Newcastle, but that did not come to fruition as the...
Barton signs up for the Cod Army
Football's bad boy Joey Barton has completed a shock loan move to Fleetwood Town after the FA have said they would not prevent it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetelf/2114897726/ Barton has to serve a 12 match ban from kicking any footballs in a competitive game...
Team GB footballers crash out of Olympics
After making it to the knock-out stages of the football competition at the London 2012 Olympics, both genders of Team GB's football teams have lost their quarter finals. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bensutherland/6996548983/ There will be no home team in contention...
Summer Transfer shake up
This has been a busy July for all football clubs and there has been hundreds of players trade in their old football kit and seek greener pastures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/atoach/2637623366/ Whether it be the prospect of football trophies, football medals or even...
Rio Ferdinand’s misery continues with FA charge
Manchester United's stalwart defender Rio Ferdinand is not having a good year so far. http://www.flickr.com/photos/vegaseddie/3300020400/ Firstly Manchester United missed out on the Premier League title, one of the football trophies he will be used to winning and he...
Manchester United getting ‘Glazered’ over
Manchester United are one of the most valuable football teams in the world, there's no doubt about that. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasmac/6014050050/ On the pitch the players wearing the football kit emblazoned with the Red Devil and off it they sport nike...
Team GB women outshine men in the football
The Team GB football kit has been slow to kick off in the Games whilst being worn by the Men, but in the Women's football it has been a different story. http://www.flickr.com/photos/markhillary/7656926248/ Although not as popular as the men's, the Team GB women have...
Dundee Look Forward to SPL Action as Rangers Rallies Round
Dundee have been chosen to become the 12th club in the Scottish Premier League and can look forward to a season among the elite. Rangers can look forward to third division football. Maybe... The meeting between the other 11 clubs was held at the SPL’s annual meeting,...
North Korea Kick Off After Olympic Flag Blunder
The much anticipated London 2012 Olympic Games got under way Wednesday with the women's football kicking off with a game between North Korea and Colombia. Or at least it was supposed to. As it happened someone behind the scenes played the video of all the North Korean...
Carroll Desperate for Newcastle Reunion Despite West Ham Offer
Andy Carroll could be destined for a humbling return to Newcastle after a disappointing stint in the fabled Liverpool football kit. But could he possibly move to West Ham? The Magpies made a loan offer to pay part of Carroll’s wages as well as having a buy-out clause...
Is the End Finally Nigh for Portsmouth FC?
Portsmouth FC faces the prospect of closing its doors for a final time on August 10th unless all the senior players agree to transfers or wage cuts. Will they survive? The club has been in administration since February and only has seven senior players on its roster...
OMG – Cahill Will Move from the EPL to the USA’s MLS
Everton's Tim Cahill is the latest player heading to the USA, trading in his Toffees football kit for a place in the Major League Soccer team, the New York Red Bulls. After losing Arteta last season, are Everton missing a midfield maestro? The attacking midfielder has...
British Olympic Side Set to Struggle After Brazil and Hulk Smash Team GB
Stuart Pearce's much discussed Great Britain football team had their final warm-up game against Brazil at the Riverside Stadium last Friday. But seriously - how well do we think they'll do at the Olympics? Team GB's first run-out did not go well. A header from Sandro...
Arsenal Desperate to Cling On to Van Persie
Arsenal are so desperate to keep Robin Van Persie in the Arsenal football kit this season that even the players are pleading with him to stay. Is he really that important to them? It emerged yesterday that midfielder Aaron Ramsey remains hopeful that the in-demand...
Ferguson Makes Premier League Priority Number 1
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has focused his sights on reclaiming the Premier League title this season. But will returning players and the new signings so far really make enough of a difference? This comes after a disappointing season for Man United last...
The Five-a-Side Football Tax: Shocker or Economy Booster?
There has been outrage caused in the British football after it has emerged that the Government plans to charge five-a-side teams a tax for using the artificial pitches. On a scale of 1 to 5, how wrong is this? Five-a-side football is an English tradition. It has been...
Dick and Russia – Redknapp, Capello, and Guardiola on Manager Shortlist
Since the departure of Dick Advocaat after Russia's somewhat disappointing end to their European Championship campaign, the Russian Football Union have released a list of managers they think should replace him. Who do you think would be good for Russia? Advocaat had a...
The John Terry Racism Trial
Yesterday saw the beginning of John Terry's trial for racially aggravated abuse against Anton Ferdinand in the game against QPR last season. What are your views? It's alleged that, during the game at Loftus Road, Terry insulted Ferdinand over a penalty claim by the...