That was the week that was: That’s my goal
Before proceeding with the rest of the column, please join me in partaking in a minute’s silence for all those who don’t like football. One,…
AS Roma
An all-English final is off the table, but an English winner certainly isn’t…
In February, I debated whether any of the five English clubs progressing to the knockout stages of the Champions League could go far in the…
The Greatest Team the English Premier League Has Ever Seen won’t win the quadruple, treble or even the double!
Well, would you look at that! The Greatest Team the English Premier League Has Ever Seen TM won’t win the quadruple, treble or even a sodding double…
Gabriel Batistuta: The ’90s icon Golazzo forgot
Recently, BT Sport resurrected the iconic Channel 4 Golazzo for a one-off special documentary, inviting James Richardson to reminisce with some familiar faces over what…
West Bromwich Albion shock the world by sacking Pardew on Easter Monday: Pardew says “it beats being sacked before Christmas”
So the axe has finally fallen. West Bromwich Albion have sacked Alan Pardew, which is not the shock. The shock is WHY NOW? I mean,…
Away Goals, Bright Nights and Gazprom: The Nostalgic Magic of the Champions League
There’s a great irony to the UEFA Champions League. It’s by a distance the biggest and most glamorous club competition in the world, it’s winner…
Beyond Special: Why Liverpool fans need to Saviour Salah’s Brilliance
This isn’t just a good start to the season anymore, nor is it a purple patch for the 25-year-old Egyptian. What Liverpool supporters are witnessing…
Daniele De Rossi: Fifteen Years and Counting for the Prince of Rome
If Francesco Totti was the king of Rome then Daniele De Rossi – ever the Giallorossi faithful lieutenant – is surely the prince. For much…
Brumours: United’s shopping list continues to be the same as City’s shopping list and Chelsea’s shortlist of target men is about 6ft long
A Brumour is a breaking transfer rumour and January is like Christmas for those that like a Brumour… Andy Carroll didn’t just pick up a…
Brumours: Calamity Carroll, Auba Menace and a Kick in the Crouch
Things were starting to get a bit dull in the January transfer window when Chelsea decided to get in on the action and raise the…