Barcelona show Arsenal how to play ball

From the 1st to the 69th minute, it was just oh so easy for Barcelona. At the end of the 90 minutes the possession stat read – Arsenal 35 % 65 Barcelona. I, along with many others, was expecting a tight game between two of Europe’s best footballing sides at the Emirates. That simply didn’t [...]

Rooney out for 2-4 weeks – Time to get your money on Chelsea

It looks as though Wayne Rooney will be out of action for 2-4 weeks as a result of the injury he sustained during Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich last night. The England striker left the Allianz Arena on crutches after last night’s game with a suspected sprained ankle. It was announced earlier today [...]

Will Barcelona score against Arsenal tonight?

I must admit, I am getting a bit excited. In just over 5 hours, Arsenal and Barcelona take to the pitch in this evening’s Champions League quarter-final 1st leg at the Emirates. The match is bound to be a cracker between two sides who just love to pass the ball. I really hope both sides [...]

Bayern score twice in 15 minutes but it’s still Rooney who makes all the headlines

With 15 minutes to go, things looked to be going according to plan for Manchester United in their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men went into the closing stages with a 1-0 lead, however they now leave the Allianz Arena with a 2-1 defeat and a massive injury scare. The evening [...]

Impressive hat-trick by Tevez. But should he even have been on the pitch?

Caldwell embarrassed as break-dancing move doesn’t come off right. Carlos Tevez scored another three goals tonight but, having gone in with two feet earlier on, it’s not unreasonable to suggest the Argentine should have received his marching orders before he even got his first. Yes, Manchester City ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over Wigan in [...]

Is Sven-Goran Eriksson capable of leading Les Éléphants at the World Cup?

After failing to secure the services of Guus Hiddink, who was already under contract with the Turkish football federation, the Ivory Coast announced that Swedish manager Sven-Goran Eriksson (previously employed by English League Two side Notts County) will be the head coach for the African nation. Sven took England to the quarterfinals of the tournament [...]

Three words to sum up Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres scored two magnificent goals to help Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Sunderland at Anfield today. The Spanish international has now scored an incredible 18 Premier League goals this season despite the fact he has been out injured for several games. I have to say, I preferred his first goal this afternoon but [...]

League of Ireland Review – Top two held to draws

First and foremost, apologies for the lack of a League of Ireland preview this week, a busy schedule prevented me from completing a post, so here is a review of the 4th series of fixtures in the League of Ireland. This week saw both, St.Pats and Bohemians held to goalless draws in their pursuit of [...]