Having the day off yesterday, I was excited at the prospect of some afternoon football to keep me glued to the sofa. Sadly, instead of the massively important Liverpool v. Villa match, FSC (and thus, myself) got stuck with the relegation six-pointer between Hull and Bolton. At the very least […]
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Wanderers fire Megson
Bolton Wanderers sacked manager Gary Megson this morning with his side languishing one spot from bottom in the Premier League. The club’s website claimed “Gary Megson has been relieved of his duties as first team manager of Bolton Wanderers with immediate effect. The decision has been taken in the light […]
Mourinho sees England return in future
His second comeback in as many days. The current Inter Milan coach claimed “I love it here, I love it here, I love it here” after taking in his former club’s 2-1 defeat of Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Monday. The ex-Chelsea boss said “I believe I will be back […]
Legal Handballs
Last week, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger commented that throw-ins may be the wrong way to restart play from the sidelines. Wenger argues that the throw-in gives an unfair advantage to teams who feature long throwers, noting that soccer is a game played with the feet. The Arsenal manager somewhat obliquely […]
The Grinch that runs Spurs?
Not the freshest of news, but certainly timely for the holidays: The North London football faithful were debating Harry Redknapp’s angry reaction to news that Robbie Keane and the boys had flown to Dublin for a holiday party after Redknapp had expressly forbidden such jaunts. Why so down on celebrations? […]
The old onion bag: Animal sacrifice proposed at World Cup stadiums, Premier League manager caught leaving a brothel
Animal Sacrifice Proposed At World Cup Stadiums The Makhonya Royal Trust, which promotes traditional South African cultures, has called upon FIFA to allow the ritual slaughter of a “beast” at each of the Daisy and Buttercup await FIFA’s decision. World Cup stadiums before the start of the tournament. The South […]