Category: Natter Posts
Watch: New York Red Bulls and New York City FC fans clash ahead of derby
Football hooliganism can’t have reached America, can it? After rival fans from New York City FC and New York Red Bulls clashed on the streets of New York ahead of their Major League Soccer derby match at the we
Watch: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi launches headbutt on Roma’s Yanga-Mbiwa
Lionel Messi is not only considered to be the best footballer on the planet by many, but he’s also regarded as a model professional, with a calm manner and a likeable character. However, during Barcelona’s frien
What does the future hold for Chelsea’s Juan Cuadrado?
Before the World Cup, Colombia coach Jose Peckerman said that Juan Cuadrado was “ready to go to a great club,” and few could argue with him after what they saw in Brazil. If it weren’t for his one goal and …
Watch: Superb new Carlsberg advert featuring Manchester United legend Schmeichel
Carlsberg have produced some excellent television adverts over years and people, especially football fans, tend to look forward to their next offering as they continue to come up with fairly comical, clever advertising camp
Chris Hughton provides the consistency and stability that Brighton desperately need
As we limped towards Championship survival towards the end of last season with a grand total of one goal and two points in seven games, I, and a fair few Brighton and Hove Albion fans, were sceptical about the appoin
Watch: The Red Stripez release song celebrating Southampton’s Europa League debut
Southampton’s progress since regaining their place back in the Premier League has been nothing short of phenomenal. Saints fans’ smiles can be seen from miles away and the buzz around the club is evident, especial
Why Lyon’s Lacazette is hot property
Last week I decided to focus on one half of Lyon’s dynamic duo in the shape of Nabil Fekir but this week I’m having a look at another influential figure and the other decisive factor in Lyon’s recent revival in Alexandre …
Stopping the disappearing acts of young English talent
As everyone obsesses over the Raheem Sterling saga, their attention should be turned to the other exciting English talent that has made his move to the Etihad: Patrick Roberts. Manchester City have acquired a midfi
The rise of Chelsea youngster Patrick Bamford
As the famous quote goes “respect is earned, not given.” One young footballer epitomises this phrase. Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford has joined fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace on a season-long loan, but no
Lyon’s Nabil Fekir could be the next big thing to come out of France
Ligue 1 received a lot of plaudits last season. The title race was a lot more exciting than many predicted, with Marseille and Lyon pushing eventual champions Paris Saint Germain all the way. Last campaign also s
Portuguese prodigy Bernardo Silva is destined for the top
The 2015 UEFA U21 European Championships came to an end a few weeks back with tournament outsiders Sweden beating Portugal on penalties to lift the trophy. Portuguese powerhouse William Carvalho was na
Watch: AFC Wimbledon’s ‘Beast’ Akinfenwa asks fans to pick goal celebration
AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has quite a following considering he’s never reached the highest level of the game. Being known as ‘the strongest player in the world’ following EA Sports’ decision to awar
Why the stats do lie
Football talk has long been the default discussion through my time at school and while there’s not much more I love to give my opinion on, I can’t deny how hard it is to accept the opinion of others at …
Southampton new boy Clasie is a capable replacement for Schneiderlin
Within the past week or so, Manchester United have signed one of Southampton’s most influential players in the shape of 25-year-old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Having been with the Saints since 2008, the French
What is it with English players and their outrageous price tags?
Following the sale of winger Raheem Sterling from Liverpool to Manchester City for £49million I ask, what is it with English players and their outrageous price tags? Where have these inflated fees suddenly come from? Are