Are Rio’s days at the top numbered?
Rio Ferdinand limped out of Man United’s Premier League opener against West Brom on Saturday with a hamstring injury, the latest in a long line of injuries that are starting to curtail the one time…
The Top TEN winners of the transfer window
Another transfer window has passed with some clubs rubbing their hands gleefully at the players they've signed and the ones they've managed to hold onto. The window saw Premier League clubs surpass the £500 million…
Should Premier League football dictate selections?
There has been disagreement in recent weeks between West Ham and the FA over Scott Parker's England future, and whether he needs to move back to the Premier League to guarantee his England career. Sam…
Roberto Mancini left frustrated
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has spoken of his frustration at dropping points at Fulham, as his side were pegged back to 2-2 after being 2-0 up. A Sergio Aguero double gave the visitors what…
Keane doubtful for Ireland
Veteran striker Robbie Keane is a major injury concern for Republic of Ireland ahead of their decisive Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia on Tuesday, as the forward has an adductor muscle strain. The LA Galaxy…
Why Arsenal cannot afford not to have a Plan B
Robin van Persie’s start to the season has rightly earned him universal praise. Too often footballers get lauded as world-beaters but the Dutchman’s form has been nothing short of sensational, galvanising Arsenal’s push back up…
Sunderland v Blackburn Rovers – Match Preview
Martin O’Neill begins his tenure as Sunderland manager with a relegation six-pointed against Blackburn at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Black Cats let a one goal lead slip at Wolves last going on…
Wenger looks set to hijack £25m bid, Defending Gervinho, Arsenal keen on £20m German – Best of AFC
Arsenal kept the pressure on the top four of the Premier League with a professional performance at the DW Stadium. Arsene Wenger was delighted at the final whistle as his Gunners’ side maintain their excellent…
The top TEN things we can ‘expect’ to see in the transfer window
As much as we love football for being unpredictable, it wouldn’t be the same without the large swathes of predictability that embody certain aspects of the season. I’m talking about the perpetual cycle of events,…
The mark of a great manager, or showing a mistake in the first place?
One thing that I have always been in awe of when it comes to certain managers is the ability they have to make match changing substitutions and effectively turn the game on its head –…