1. What’s going on? - And so England kicked off their last preparation game before the all-important clash with the USA on Saturday with a game that the vast majority of supporters weren’t even aware…
Michael Ballack claims Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was behind the decision to release him. The 33-year-old midfielder was informed of his fate on Wednesday, alongside fellow out of contract pair Joe Cole and Juliano Belletti.…
Inter Milan boss Rafael Benitez seems desperate to land Liverpool’s Javier Mascherano and reports suggest that he is even willing to offer Esteban Cambiasso in a player plus cash deal. Should the Anfield club be…
Dear diary, How are you today? That’s good. We’ve finally started pre-season training this week so I’ve returned to sleeping at night. When we had our first session I could sense something wasn’t right. As…
When Roy Hodgson arrived at relegation threatened Fulham in December 2007, many tipped the appointment as his last chance to prove just how good a coach he is in his native country and even the…
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is hopeful that striker Mamady Sidbie will make a return to action much sooner than expected after undergoing surgery on an Achilles injury. The Potters had feared that the 30-year-old…
England manager Fabio Capello has faced a national backlash following England’s dreadful performance this summer in South Africa but the media abuse of the Italian has started to get out of hand. The Sun have…
Daniel Levy’s words this morning has brought something of a mixed response on the Tottenham forums. Some accuse the Tottenham chief of lacking ambition, while some see him as a realist. I find myself torn…
Blackburn's Zimbabwe striker Benjani Mwaruwari has retired from international duty with immediate effect. Benjani, 32, joined Rovers on a one-year contract last month and is keen to prolong his career in the Premier League. The…
Few can question the ability of Andy Carroll, the Premier League’s new striking sensation, but equally few can defend his personal misdemeanours. With the backing of many big names in football, Carroll looks set to…