There are a lot of great histories about English footballers travelling abroad to try to find football where no one would guess it was played. One of these was Gordon Bradley, one we would like to “name”, “the father of soccer”, since he was a bit of a pioneer in being involved in history of…
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The strange way of measuring success, this seasons Arsenal stats tells the story
To see Unai Emery doing well is not bad at all, a good manager with a great approach to the game and one who will probably be able to follow in the footsteps of Arsene Wenger. But to fell in the trap and measure Emery on the games played lately and his good record has…
Dundee FC, The Crocodile, Caniggia, Gilzean and a special league trophy!
Watching a friendly between Scotland and Portugal, and my thoughts starts to flow, thinking, there are only two clubs in Scotland, Celtic and Rangers, and a very rusty national team, and in charge that old Aberdeen hero Alex McLeish, already 1-0 down at half time, the game continues, but I decide to write something instead….
Latest football rumours and paper talk, Arsenal, Tottenham and Leicester among the top stories
The Sun on Sunday reports about unrest among Leicester City owners, concerned about the atmosphere at the training ground. The Telegraph also describes the matter with reports about a full overhaul of the squad next summer. Puel’s record at the moment is a bit falling with only 4 PL wins out of his last 17…
The lost souls of England, why are they no longer international prospects
England might be on a great trip at the moment, reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup. Gareth Southgate has set his mind on bringing forward young talent, and of course that’s fantastic, but in search for a major title, will he be able to manage without a group of experienced, previous capped players. Theo…
Usain Bolt on track, scoring his first two goals in Australian soccer
After a few spells around at a number of clubs in Europe, no one really taking Usain Bolt seriously in his attempt to gain a professional contract, he is now experiencing exciting times in Australia. Yesterday he scored his first two goals for his club Central Coast Mariners, in a friendly against an amateur XI,…
Generation 87, Barca’s Baby Dream Team, What happened next?
The Barcelona “Generation 87” often described as the “Baby Dream Team” was a group of unique talent with Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique as the three mostly remembered from that special team. In 2002/03 Barcelona’s Cadeta A side swept all before them, completing their U.15’s campaign unbeaten and winning the Catalan and Spanish…
The Irish football league adventure, myths under treat and songs to be rewritten!
Before the days of Jack Charlton and his fantastic run of results with The Republic of Ireland national team, Irish football was not much famous for great results and international recognition. In a way to build a better league and try to find steps to develop, they made a number of desperate attempts to find…
Who can kiss the badge, players with a long life at a club, who are they?
You can see it all over and many players kissing the badge after a goal scored or after a game played, telling the fans that I am yours forever. Lionel Messi of course is one, so are a lot others. Some are foolish others are through and through honest players really loving their club and…
The new England, who are the boys turning the country into a major force in international football
England manager Gareth Southgate announced his next England squad today, with a number of names not really as familier as you would think. Gone are the Lampards, Gerrards and Rooneys, with a new group of players coming forward and more will flourish with the new and uplifting work done in the academies and around at…
