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  • Unemployed Premier League stars organise secret football matches via WhatsApp

    Unemployed Premier League stars organise secret football matches via WhatsApp

    Stephen Ireland is the group admin A group of unemployed Premier League stars organise secret football matches via a WhatsApp group in order to stay sharp for potential new clubs coming in. The list of players is quite extensive and has some huge names, including former internationals, Premier League winners, and even a European Cup […]

    3 years ago

  • The Ultimate Manchester City transfer quiz: 2008-2023

    The Ultimate Manchester City transfer quiz: 2008-2023

    If it’s the end of an era – what an era it’s been. It looks like Manchester City‘s overzealous spending has finally caught up with them, and when you look back at their transfer history in recent years it’s easy to see why. Since the millions were injected into the club from 2008 onwards, City […]

    3 years ago

  • Casemiro explains why his name has been spelt wrong his whole career

    Casemiro explains why his name has been spelt wrong his whole career

    “It was a mistake made in one game.” Manchester United star Casemiro has his name embroidered on the back on thousands of fans at Old Trafford but revealed in a recent interview that it is actually spelt wrong. The Brazilian star is the name on everyone’s lips when talking about United’s resurgence this season as […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher tweets savage analysis of Joe Gomez and Joel Matip

    Jamie Carragher tweets savage analysis of Joe Gomez and Joel Matip

    “Shambolic.” Jamie Carragher tweets savage analysis of Liverpool’s centre backs Joe Gomez and Joel Matip as he watched his former side lose 3-0 to Wolves. The Reds have gone from bad to worse this season as they record their third away loss in a row for the first time since 2012, and to make matters […]

    3 years ago

  • Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback finally confirmed by Dana White

    Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback finally confirmed by Dana White

    McGregor is officially back Dana White finally confirms that Conor McGregor will be returning to the octagon in the UFC and that his opponent will be Michael Chandler. More than that, White goes on to reveal that mcGregor will be one of the coaches in the new series of The Ultimate fighter, with Chandler coaching […]

    3 years ago

  • Paul Ince accuses Erik ten Hag of a ‘lack of resepct’

    Paul Ince accuses Erik ten Hag of a ‘lack of resepct’

    “It disappointed me.” Former Man United star and now Reading manager Paul Ince admits that he was “disappointed” in Erik ten Hag following their FA Cup tie. The ex-United man watched his side lose 3-1 to a resurgent Old Trafford team, and after the final whistle, everything looked gracious between the two managers. However, Ince […]

    3 years ago

  • Sean Dyche made all of his players write down their problems at Everton

    Sean Dyche made all of his players write down their problems at Everton

    “I just want feedback, honest feedback” Sean Dyche made all of his players write down the issues and problems at Everton in an attempt to figure out why the club is in the situation that it is currently in. The Toffees are currently fighting a relegation battle and following the sacking of Frank Lampard, Dyche […]

    3 years ago

  • Rio Ferdinand questions just how much Paul Merson knows about new Man United signing

    Rio Ferdinand questions just how much Paul Merson knows about new Man United signing

    ‘He will be a really good signing for Man United’ Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has questioned just how much Paul Merson knows about Man United’s new signing Marcel Sabitzer. The ex-United star was critical of the comments that Merson made on Sky Sports, claiming that the transfer was a ‘panic buy’ and a ‘fourth rate player’. […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane says Man United’s improvement is down to ‘energy sappers’ leaving

    Roy Keane says Man United’s improvement is down to ‘energy sappers’ leaving

    ‘The energy levels are different’ Roy Keane has said that Manchester United’s improvement this season is down to a number of ‘energy sappers’ leaving the club. The Red Devils reached the Carabao Cup final after convincingly beating Nottingham Forest in the semi-final on Wednesday night, and will play Newcastle United in the decider at the […]

    3 years ago

  • The barely believable transfer history quiz of Chelsea football club

    The barely believable transfer history quiz of Chelsea football club

    The ridiculous world of Chelsea’s transfer history continues. Chelsea have always been at the centre of transfer dramas in the history of the Premier League, and after the 2023 debacle that was the January transfer window, they have taken it to new levels. The club’s bizarre strategy is basically to use the law of averages […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash with Premier League predictions

    Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash with Premier League predictions

    These two don’t agree on much to be fair. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clashed, yet again, on Monday Night Football when predicting how the Premier League table will finish this season. Carragher believes that Arsenal will lift the title come the end of the year, but Neville still thinks that Manchester City will pip […]

    3 years ago

  • Liverpool reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher for Jude Bellingham funds

    Liverpool reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher for Jude Bellingham funds

    Kelleher set to leave Anfield in the summer. Liverpool are reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher in order to accumulate the necessary funds to buy Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham in the summer. A lot has been made of Liverpool’s need to bolster the midfield and Bellingham has been the top name on their wanted list for quite some […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane gives his verdict on Mikel Arteta’s touchline behaviour

    Roy Keane gives his verdict on Mikel Arteta’s touchline behaviour

    “You’re not in this job to be liked!” Roy Keane has came out in defence of Mikel Arteta’s passionate outbursts on the touchline during Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United on Sunday. The Spaniard is very spirited on the sideline and has been involved with altercations with opposition mangers in the past, most notably Liverpool’s Jurgen […]

    3 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard offers his personal service to help Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham

    Steven Gerrard offers his personal service to help Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham

    “All he needs to do is send his diary to me” Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has offered his own personal services to help his former club sign Dortmund’s young star Jude Bellingham. The Reds have been on the hunt to sign a midfielder and after his impressive performances for England at the World Cup, Bellingham […]

    3 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard makes interesting claim about Graham Potter’s signings

    Steven Gerrard makes interesting claim about Graham Potter’s signings

    “When is it going to stop?” Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard doesn’t believe that Graham Potter is in charge of Chelsea’s January transfer spending spree and admits that it’s concerning. Chelsea have been splashing the cash during the winter transfer window, buying players like Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix to name a few, and […]

    3 years ago

  • Jesse Lingard details everything that was wrong with the culture at Man United

    Jesse Lingard details everything that was wrong with the culture at Man United

    “We don’t know who’s calling the shots.” Jesse Lingard has detailed everything that was wrong with Man United in recent years, especially the touch culture that seemed to engulf the club. The England striker was speaking openly on the The Diary of a CEO Podcast about his career, life and time in football. Naturally the […]

    3 years ago

  • Chris Eubank Jr destroys Conor Benn with brutal tweet

    Chris Eubank Jr destroys Conor Benn with brutal tweet

    “He can’t be the star that everyone was trying to build him up to be.” Chris Eubank Jr goes in on Conor Benn after the fighter posted on social media that he was going to be proved innocent from accusations that he was using steroids. The Dark Destroyer posted on Instagram a picture of himself […]

    3 years ago

  • Petr Cech slams Bruno Fernandes’ controversial goal on social media

    Petr Cech slams Bruno Fernandes’ controversial goal on social media

    ‘They don’t understand the game’ Former Chelsea keeper Petr Cech took to social media to express his disapproval of Bruno Fernandes’ goal in the Manchester derby. United beat Manchester City 2-1, going 1-0 down to a Jack Grealish header at Old Trafford before pulling it back to get the win. However, the Portugal star got […]

    3 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp doesn’t recognise former Man City defender in awkward interview

    Jurgen Klopp doesn’t recognise former Man City defender in awkward interview

    “I’m not sure if you played football.” Former Manchester City player Nedum Onuoha and his ESPN colleagues were in stitches laughing when it was clear that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp didn’t recognise him. The German native questioned the interviewer’s knowledge of football after Onuoha had asked the Liverpool boss a question. Klopp responded by saying: […]

    3 years ago

  • Graham Potter has made his view on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pretty clear says Paul Merson

    Graham Potter has made his view on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pretty clear says Paul Merson

    “Everything that can go wrong, is going wrong.” Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham in yet another disappointing match on Thursday night, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wasn’t even introduced onto the field. The London side’s new signing João Félix suffered a nightmare debut after receiving a red card, meaning that he will miss Chelsea’s next three games. […]

    3 years ago

  • Alex Ferguson’s failed attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed

    Alex Ferguson’s failed attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed

    Ferguson probably never got a response like that before. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the darling of Liverpool, and although Manchester United fans wouldn’t want to admit it, even Sir Alex Ferguson was able to see the talent that he possesses. A proper home grown hero, Trent is the local lad on the team who the fans […]

    3 years ago

  • Joe Marler issued with ban following “whore” comment about Jake Heenan’s mother

    Joe Marler issued with ban following “whore” comment about Jake Heenan’s mother

    “Your mum’s a f***ing whore.” Joe Marler has been issued with a ban after video evidence shows that he twice called Jake Heenan’s mother a “whore” during the Harlequins’ game against Bristol Bears. The footage from the rugby match is conclusive and Heenan admits that he “lost his head” upon hearing the remark for a […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville’s Brazil vs Croatia prediction did not age well

    Gary Neville’s Brazil vs Croatia prediction did not age well

    ‘Brazil will beat Croatia, all day long’ Croatia have beaten Brazil on penalties to knock the favourites out of the World Cup and with the benefit of hindsight, Gary Neville’s prediction have not aged well. The game finished 0-0 at full time, and at the every end of the first half in extra time, Neymar […]

    3 years ago

  • World Cup 2022 Day 20: All the major action and talking points

    World Cup 2022 Day 20: All the major action and talking points

    Thank God football is back. Welcome to day 20 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the quart finals officially kick of this evening with games at 3pm and 7pm. It’s been two long torturous days without football – it really does take you by surprise how quickly we have all adapted to the […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane and Gary Neville reignite argument about Cristiano Ronaldo

    Roy Keane and Gary Neville reignite argument about Cristiano Ronaldo

    ‘Are footballers supposed to be perfect?’ Roy Keane and Gary Neville have reignited an argument they previously had about Cristiano Ronaldo and his place in modern football. Neville had claimed that Manchester United were a much better team without Ronaldo in it, while Keane disagreed. Now following Fernando Santos decision to drop his captain, the […]

    3 years ago

  • World Cup 2022 Day 17: All the major action and talking points

    World Cup 2022 Day 17: All the major action and talking points

    Now things are getting really serious. Welcome to day 17 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the very last round of 16 as two more teams will be eliminated from the tournament today. Spain play Morocco at 3pm, and although Luis Enrique’s team got off to a flying start in this campaign, their […]

    3 years ago

  • Samuel Eto’o appears to attack fan outside World Cup stadium

    Samuel Eto’o appears to attack fan outside World Cup stadium

    Well that escalated quickly. Samuel Eto’o was involved in an ugly confrontation with a fan before Brazil’s game against South Korea in the World Cup last night. Footage has emerged of the former Barcelona striker attacking the fan who was holding a camera and following Eto’o around. The ex-Chelsea star seemed to be content and […]

    3 years ago

  • Brazil star responds after Roy Keane slates dancing celebrations

    Brazil star responds after Roy Keane slates dancing celebrations

    “We don’t do it to disrespect.” Brazil beat South Korea 4-1 last night in an impressive display of attacking football, but their goal celebrations irritated some spectators, including Roy Keane. After each of their four goals, the Brazilians would perform a routine dance, and at one point, even got the manager involved. Neymar had returned […]

    3 years ago

  • The problem with Jordan Henderson and England’s midfield

    The problem with Jordan Henderson and England’s midfield

    “He was absolutely screaming at Phil Foden at times.” Jordan Henderson started in England’s midfield against Wales last night, and by the end of the game he left England fans with a problem to deal with. Phil Foden is a generational talent, genuinely the closest thing they have had since Gazza in terms of his […]

    3 years ago

  • Rio Ferdinand defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to snub Gary Neville

    Rio Ferdinand defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to snub Gary Neville

    “I don’t think Cristiano is taking that call.” Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo once again, following the Manchester United star’s decision to snub Gary Neville. The Portugal captain shook hands with some of the Sky Sports pundits, then ran straight by his former teammate and onto the pitch, making it […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher’s Aston Villa joke to Sean Dyche backfired badly on MNF

    Jamie Carragher’s Aston Villa joke to Sean Dyche backfired badly on MNF

    “I don’t know what happened there.” Jamie Carragher was joined by former Burnley boss Sean Dyche on MNF, and when he made a joke about managerial vacancies, it quickly backfired. The 51-year-old was helping Sky Sports cover the Bournmouth vs West Ham game, and naturally the conversation developed into a discussion about potential managerial roles […]

    3 years ago

  • Virgil van Dijk explains what it’s like when Jurgen Klopp loses his cool

    Virgil van Dijk explains what it’s like when Jurgen Klopp loses his cool

    “He shouts a lot.” Jurgen Klopp is a passionate man who demands nothing but the best from his players, so inevitably he is going to lose his cool from time to time, and Virgil van Dijk explains what that looks like. The Dutch defender is the personfication of coolness when it comes to football, as […]

    3 years ago

  • John Terry criticises Roy Keane for refusing fan selfie in deleted tweet

    John Terry criticises Roy Keane for refusing fan selfie in deleted tweet

    ‘I think this is poor.’ John Terry has criticised Roy Keane in a now deleted tweet for refusing to take a selfie with a fan during an American football game. The clip of the former Manchester United captain turning down the fan’s request for a selfie did the rounds on social media, and in fairness […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher calls out Danny Murphy over Liverpool comments

    Jamie Carragher calls out Danny Murphy over Liverpool comments

    “Keep up with the click bait.” Not so long ago Danny Murphy and Jamie Carragher were playing for Liverpool together, with the TalkSPORT pundit running the midfield, and the Sky Sports pundit leading from the back. The two enjoyed some successful times on the pitch, not least a treble in 2001 which saw them lift […]

    3 years ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo stitches up Rio Ferdinand with pre-match prank at Southampton

    Cristiano Ronaldo stitches up Rio Ferdinand with pre-match prank at Southampton

    Bullseye. Since being dropped to the bench, Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have formed a pre-match habit of shaking hands with all pundits who were also his former Manchester United teammates. Last week he famously shunned Jamie Carragher before warmly embracing Gary Neville and Roy Keane, and this week, it was the BT Sport staff who […]

    3 years ago

  • Katie Taylor comes back from the brink to beat Amanda Serrano in fight of the year

    Katie Taylor comes back from the brink to beat Amanda Serrano in fight of the year

    What a fight! To say this fight had everything would be an understatement, it was as close as it possibly could be, and the sheer level of heart, desire, and unprecedented levels of will power was frightening. Katie Taylor got off to the better start, making full use of the ring, working beautifully at mid-range […]

    4 years ago

  • Amir Khan goes full Disney villain in ‘Gloves Are Off’ show with Kell Brook

    Amir Khan goes full Disney villain in ‘Gloves Are Off’ show with Kell Brook

    “I just wanted that acknowledgement and that respect.” Well, it’s only a decade later than everyone had originally wanted to see it, but I guess it’s better than never, as Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally face each other in the ring this weekend. To say they have a long lasting rivalry would be […]

    4 years ago

  • Roy Keane continues his savagery with latest Harry Maguire comments

    Roy Keane continues his savagery with latest Harry Maguire comments

    “How many times has he said that?” To say Roy Keane doesn’t rate Harry Maguire would be the understatement of the year, as the Irishman continuously calls out the Manchester United captain for his performances and interviews. Keane, who of course captained United successfully for many years, obviously doesn’t believe that Maguire is up the […]

    4 years ago