Are the Red Knights better than the Glazers?

Are the Red Knights better than the Glazers?
So this is what we understand so far: a group of wealthy fans are unhappy with the way their club is run. They are unhappy with the American owners who are draining the club of profits to pay off the debt used to buy the club. After annual payments on the debt, there is not enough money left over for...

Italy in Danger of Losing Its Fourth Champions League Spot

Italy in Danger of Losing Its Fourth Champions League Spot
It would be a slap in the face for a country that just 10 years ago was the undisputed king of European club football and fewer than four years ago captured the World Cup. But it’s true. After Tuesday’s humbling of Fiorentina at the hands of Bayern Munich, Serie A is now in danger of losing its fourth...

Will Goal Difference Decide the Title Race?

Will Goal Difference Decide the Title Race?
As we head into the final stretch of the Premier League season, we are witnessing the closest title race in years. Just two points separate Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, who’ve been playing a game of musical chairs with the top spot. Where will each club land when the music finally stops?...

Why AC Milan Can Beat Manchester United

Why AC Milan Can Beat Manchester United
Winning at the San Siro in the first leg sees Manchester United firm favourites to progress to the quarter-finals. How can you ignore the obvious:  Three away goals. Wayne Rooney in the form of his life. Ferdinand and Vidic back together in defence for the first time in eons. Why bother watching, you...

Twenty-Sixth Week Premiership Football Conclusions

Twenty-Sixth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
Although midweek internationals and weekend FA Cup fixtures dominated this football week’s calendar, there was still time for a handful of enthralling Premiership encounters; Paul Scholes proved the hero for champions Manchester United, the Gunners continue to state their case for the title and...

Putting a Price Tag on Manchester United

Putting a Price Tag on Manchester United
Earlier this week, the Glazer family turned down an offer worth £1 billion cash to sell Manchester United. The offer came from the “Red Knights,”  a group of high-profile financial figures from the City of London. In the wake of this news has come reports that the Florida-based billionaires...

Have the Media Spoiled England’s World Cup Hopes?

Have the Media Spoiled England’s World Cup Hopes?
Last year, England were considered one of the favourites to win the World Cup. Buoyed by an exemplary qualifying campaign – winning nine of 10 fixtures on the road to South Africa – England’s chances were gifted another boost when the side was drawn against Slovenia , Algeria and the...

Who’s the next Theo Walcott?

Who’s the next Theo Walcott?
Who’s the next Theo Walcott? By that we mean, who’s the next young footballer to be  plucked from relative obscurity and thrown into England’s World Cup squad at the very last minute, leaving a nation scratching its heads? Read more…

The Footy Factor Matrix: February 2010

The Footy Factor Matrix: February 2010
February was a truly memorable month in the world of football. We’ve summarized all the news worth knowing about during the past 28 days in one easily digestible guide. Disagree with any of the items we’ve included, or where we’ve located them? Not a problem: send us your feedback! See more…

Twenty-Fifth Week Premiership Football Conclusions

Twenty-Fifth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
It’s been another sensational week in the world of Premiership football; Arsenal stormed back into title contention, Portsmouth won on the pitch despite losing heavily off it, Man City and Wayne Bridge did the double over Chelsea and John Terry and Mick McCarthy teaches us that you’re...

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