Tag: football
The struggle to attend regular Premier League football at Chelsea
‘Take a look around you next time: how many pensioners do you see? There are also fewer children than at our rivals. Lack of youth development does not only apply to the playing side. Add to these groups the fans …
Oops: player misses an open goal from three yards out
Adelaide United striker Awer Mabil is responsible for easily one of the worst misses you’ll see all season. The Kenyan-born attacking midfielder who can also play upfront missed from three yards out after teammate Sergio
Dog invades pitch to have belly rubbed
Animals and football seem to go quite well together, especially if history is anything to go by. We’ve had birds, cats and even cows halt games in the past. This time, an Argentinian dog decided to have a little wander …
What is vanishing spray?
First came the whistle in 1878, followed by goal line technology in 2013. Now, in 2014, we have witnessed the introduction of the third, and possibly final, piece of football refereeing technology: vanishing spray. A
The best young players in the world currently under the radar
In the modern world it is nigh on impossible to keep a football talent under wraps. Anyone who shows an ounce of potential has their own highlights reel slapped on YouTube quicker then you can type their name into Google
Reading and understanding football odds
For people who like to gamble on football games, ‘beating the odds’ is much more than just a simple phrase. For these people, it is all about making money off of their football knowledge. It is a great feeling being able
Udder mayhem: match in Peru invaded by herd of cows
We’ve seen a whole host of different animals halt football matches over the years; from pigeons, to cats, to dogs. It can happen. Well, during a cup match in Peru a completely different sort of animal fancied stealing t
The late Robin Williams’ hilarious standup routine on football
The incredibly sad news that actor and comedian Robin Williams has passed away has understandably shocked the world, but it has also given us all the chance to look back on a brilliant career and revisit his hilarious back
Premier League relegation candidates
The start of the new Premier League season brings optimism and excitement to the majority of fans across the country. Prospects of a top half finish, European qualification, or even a title challenge makes the long summer
Who could be first to get the dreaded sack this Premier League campaign?
As the 2014/15 football season looms upon us it becomes clear that no one in their right mind should want to be a Premier League manager. Increased player power, financial pressure, media speculation and a rich Arabian
Vicious: Mexican U19s player kicks Northern Irish opponent in the head
A Milk Cup match between Northern Ireland Under-19s and Mexico descended into chaos when a mass brawl broke out, with a Mexican player appearing to aim a kick towards the head of a Northern Irish player. Think
Bit odd: Ex-West Ham striker Paulo Futre does penis keepie-uppies
Yes, you did read the headline correctly. Former Atletico Madrid, Marseille, Milan and West Ham striker Paulo Futre is the star of a new television advert for an erectile dysfunction product. After its release, the advert was quickl
Do looks and talent go hand in hand for World Cup stars?
Now that the dust has settled on another World Cup, the questions have begun about such things as where England can improve and if a new era of German dominance at international level has started. Fans and pundits
CGI-filled World Cup montage will help ease your post-cup pain
The World Cup is over. It’s been gone a while now but the realisation that it won’t be returning for another four years is only just perhaps sinking in for many. It was a brilliant tournament filled with excitement, incide
Win £3000 sponsorship for your local team
It’s been exactly 13 days since Italy lost to Costa Rica and we found out that England was well and truly without a hope in Brazil. Not sure about you guys, but we’ve been slowly recovering from the heart-wrenching d