The shame of Hamish McSporran; how Arsenal beat Dunfermline through flower power…
The name Hamish McSporran has probably been lost in the mists of time. It’s no surprise, really. It’s been 60 years since Hamish made his mark, shameful though it was,…
Terry John exclusive: He talks billionaire Bees, gender neutral football and new role as Big Apple boss
“Where did the idea come from? It sounds utterly preposterous to me,” said a bemused Terry John. He was right to be perplexed. The mere notion that mixed football —…
Football thespians! Mourinho as Widow Twanky throws spotlight on the game’s class acts…
Jose Mourinho is an unlikely pantomime dame, of that most of us can agree. But, in a move that will startle some, shock others and leave many indifferent, the Manchester…
Sordid tale of pigeon-fancying Leeds groundsman, a priceless peacock and David Batty!
Football has been described as the “beautiful game” — but what about the ugly side to the sport that so enthrals millions of fans all over the globe (as well…
The Old Farm Derby: The Battle for East Anglian Supremacy
Did you know that East Anglia lays claim to one of the fiercest football rivalries in the U.K.? No? Neither did we. But according to the 2008 Football Rivalries Report,…
Soaring Super Eagles! Nigeria to become first African team to win World Cup, says Eric the octopus
Nigeria will stun football this summer in Russia by becoming the first African nation to lift the FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles are poised to get their hands on…
Which are the toughest groups in the World Cup?
There were more than a few raised eyebrows when it was seen that this years World Cup hosts have been drawn alongside Uruguay, Egypt and Saudi Arabia in Group A.…
Enforcer Emery! New boss axes Arsenal tour to Galapagos Islands
Unai Emery’s first job after being appointed the new manager of Arsenal, fans would hope at least, is to tie both Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere down to new contracts.…
Ronaldo upstaged by Zidane
Every year the Portuguese wonder-boy (that’s probably the name he has given himself) likes to kindle a little speculation about will he be leaving his employers – currently Real Madrid.…
Tales Top Tips: Do they even matter anymore?
Hang on, I was promised a full midweek Premier League programme. And what have we actually got? Four matches and none of them really mean anything. Look at them, tell…