Lawrie McMenemy is a former football manager at Southampton, that in many ways were always seen as a great master of his trade, but seldom got the recognition that other men during his tenure did. His road to top football management was as odd as you could expect, not really known and as a player…
Brothers in football, N Ireland with a unique two, Jonny and Corry Evans
During time we have some great brothers of football, and even twins have gone down in history being great for both club and country. Today we have a few as well with the N Irish duo Jonny and Corry Evans not often seen in the context but still great in many ways. Jonny, currently with…
Liverpool and Andy Lonergan, a fairy story on it’s way at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp style
Jurgen Klopp made it clear last season that he didn’t need the services of either Adam Bodgan or Simon Mignolet, with Alisson Becker the obvious first choice. Mignolet has gone to Club Brugge, with Bogdan still looking around for a new club. Adrian came in on a free transfer to Liverpool after becoming a free…
Clarence Seedorf, Botafogo in Brazil, the magnificant and last playing adventure of “il professore”
Clarence Clyde Seedorf was a player that fans loved and he is one with a fantastic career to look back on. Being picked as a youngster and go through the “gates” at Ajax school of excellence is the best guide to becoming a complete footballer. He left Ajax as a teenager signing for Italian club…
Transfer talk, Sanchez in line for Italian job, Pogba agent fuss, Everton and Leicester departures in question
As earlier reported Alexis Sanchez is close to a move to Italian serie A, with Roma the most likely destination. Juventus, Inter and AC Milan are all reported to be eager to complete the move as well. Paul Pogba is not the one making all decisions about his own future, with agent Mino Raiola trying…
Black management, skin and skill, a tragic death and the talk of colors in football
Another “black” manager is out of the trade, Sol Campbell has left Macclesfield Town and is no longer in charge. A payment puzzle is said to be the reason for Sol’s resignation. Sol had set his eyes on management and to start with Macclesfield Town might have been a good idea, learning the trade from…
Football Grounds – A Fans Guide
Football Grounds – A Fans Guide Book, Based on this successful Football Ground Guide website and fully updated for the 2019/20 season. Authored by football ground enthusiast Duncan Adams it covers all 92 football grounds of the English Premier and Football Leagues, including the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which features on the cover. Also, the…
Jack Charlton, his last season, solid finish, 762 games and 95 goals for Leeds United
Jackie Charlton completed 762 games and 95 goals over a period of 20 years. What a fantastic achievement and of course also being handpicked by Sir Alf Ramsey to play in the 1966 World Cup and being the only Leeds United player in the Wembley final. Jackie made his debut for England just days before…
Transfer talk, Neymar, Pogba and Eriksen, all still possible moves in the making
A possible PSG exit can still be possible for Neymar as Barcelona and Real Madrid will go head to head in their chase for a player that can be a difference between a La Liga title and one missed out on. The rumor about a possible Paul Pogba exit from Manchester United will not go…
“Svennis”, with “Frank” at Man C, his unique and single season in the Premier League
Sven Goran Eriksson is mostly talked about as the former England manager, the first foreign man to be appointed in that job. The fact was that almost everything “Svennis” did before the England job was seen as “brilliant”. Bringing home the Serie A title while at Lazio and of course those great titles wins with…
