Sitting on the pitch in front of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, 22 wide-eyed amateur footballers watch intently, hanging on the every word that comes out of Sir Alex’s mouth. This could be their last chance at a dream, so all of those involved are soaking in as much of the moment as they […]

It is Sunday. A couple of football fields in Islington have over 100 players packed on to them, running through different drills and coaching sessions. It’s a grey day. A few people in coats are stood on the sidelines watching their son, friend or brother.
The heavens open. The spectators and officials all dash for cover, […]

While Mike Ashley, Kevin Keegan et al lacked the balls to sack Joey Barton after his recent criminal activity, this doesn’t appear to be the case with his sportswear company. Despite them having a dodgy record when it comes to human rights and the environment, at least Nike have had the decency

Opportunities to become a professional footballer don’t come along very often

Cesc Fabregas was voted the PFA Young Player of the Year last week, although that has seemingly done little to appease the talented Spanish midfielder. After all, as this footage on YouTube demonstrates, achievements on the pitch pale into insignificance when it comes to having your ‘own tee-vee show’.
Watching Fabregas on this video, you can […]

Ronaldinho is never out of the transfer rumor picture and today too he is hitting the headlines. Goal.com reports that Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has publicly declared that he wants Ronaldinho in the squad and is confident that the Brazilian ace, struggling with poor form and apparent injuries, will settle well into his large […]