Three words to sum up Paul Scholes

After just under 700 appearances for Manchester United, Paul Scholes has today decided to retire from football. Considered by many as one of most naturally gifted players to play in the Premier League, Scholes, 36, will be fondly remembered by the Old Trafford faithful. Speaking earlier today, Scholes had this to say: “I am not [...]

Barcelona to start the bidding at £30 million for Premier League midfielder

Reports today claim that the Champions of both Spain and Europe, Barcelona, are ready to start the bidding for Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas at £30 million. Fabregas, 24, has long been linked with a move away from the Emirates and after yet another trophyless season for the north London club, many in the game believe that [...]

Will Niall McGinn ever play for Northern Ireland again?

It has got a lot of people on the island of Ireland talking over the past few days and now we at Football Corner want to know what you have to say on the matter. Northern Ireland international Niall McGinn was quoted as saying that he is “a Republic of Ireland fan” following his side’s [...]

Arsenal to miss out on £20 million England defender as Manchester City enter the race?

Even Bolton boss Owen Coyle would admit that it would be a surprise to still see Gary Cahill playing his football at the Reebok Stadium come the start of next season. The England international is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League and some of the so-called “big boys” in England [...]

Race to Sign Charlie Adam Heats Up

Interest in Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam is set to intensify in the coming weeks as he has all but ended his spell with The Seasiders by expressing his desire to remain in the Premier League. Manager Ian Holloway is keen to hold onto Adam, 25, despite the club’s relegation to The Championship, but it is [...]

LOI Predictions #4

It’s week four of LOI Predictions here on Football Corner and after the opening three weeks, I am struggling. The score now stands at Cathal Breathnach 1-3 Special Guests. Last week’s special guest, Frankie Lally, narrowly beat me thanks to his perfect prediction of the Sligo v Galway game. This week, I have invited back [...]

LOI Predictions #3

We have reach week 3 of League of Ireland Predictions and after the first two weeks, the score now stands at: Cathal Breathnach 1-2 Special Guests. LOI Predictions #2 saw UCD’s Graham Rusk predict two exact scores to narrowly beat Cathal, who could only manage one exact score. This week, Frankie Lally, the man who [...]

Is Neymar Finally on His Way to Chelsea?

Brazilian wonderkid Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, commonly known simply as Neymar, has revealed that he hopes Chelsea will maintain their ongoing interest in him this summer as he contemplates a move away from is homeland. Neymar, 19, turned down a move to Chelsea, along with a number of other top European clubs last summer, [...]