Archives for 2008
Who will follow next in the footsteps of Kevin Keegan, Juande Ramos and Roy Keane this season? Off hand, I can think of a few dispensable candidates, namely Scolari, Mark Hughes and Paul Ince.
There is no doubt that things are not right with Arsenal at this moment in time, the testimony to that coming on Saturday when they were well and truly beaten by Manchester City 3-0.
If recent Premier League results are anything to go by, long-deprived Liverpool fans could finally celebrate their first Premier League title since 1990.
For all our misgivings about Beckham being a self-promoting fashion icon rather than professional footballer, one thing is clear, the man never gives up on his love for football.
After lifting the Carling Cup last season, I thought Tottenham had broken their curse of mediocrity. Alas, how swift the dreams had been dashed.
Arsenal vs Hull City... on paper, this should have been a non-contest. The Gunners lost only once in the Premier League while Hull City are still looking for their first away win.
On one side of this sparring match, we have Frenchman Michael Platini, the president of Uefa and the other, good old Arsene Wenger, manager of Arsenal FC.
The arrival of oil money has brought about a sea change at Eastlands. Manchester City fans turned out in record numbers in anticipation of a walloping of Chelsea.
Recent deadline deals broke a Premier League transfer record by surpassing the 500 million mark from some 470 million in 2007. Let's review two crazy last minute transfers for value.
Arsenal begin their campaign with a bang against newly promoted West Bromwich Albion, in what could be the tightest Premier League race yet.
Andrei Arshavin is world-class material. He deserves a better club and greater recognition than to spend his entire career languishing in the Russian League.
Sir Alex Ferguson is in his elements when it comes to mind games. Luiz Felipe Scolari has barely settled in at Chelsea, and Ferguson has already taunted his abilities.
Spain emerged victors in the semi-final clash with Russia and many were surprised that a 3-goal deficit still separates both teams as Russia had established themselves convincingly.
Germany must not underestimate Turkey as this is already the third successive match where they came back from the dead but the Turks are worn thin by injuries.
The Dutch have once again failed at a major tournament but last night it wasn't because of squabbling in amongst themselves for once, this time they were beaten by the better side.
Knockout stage of Euro 08 campaign has yet to arrive but the footballing actions we have seen are exhilarating enough. In Group A, Portugal are safely through despite a 2-0 loss to Switzerland.
The favorites stamped their class with authoritative performances and are rightfully leading the pack, except for two letdowns. France were held to a lackluster draw by Romania.
Right from the word go it was clear the Russian's were in for a look night, although it took Spain until the 20th minute to establish a lead after Russia's attack broke down.
Portugal affirmed their status as the hot favorite for Euro 2008 by sweeping past Turkey with a comfortable 2-0 victory. Four years ago, they were unlucky to be runners-up to Greece.
While the rest of Europe prepare in earnest for the upcoming European Championships, the English are wondering what activities to indulge themselves as they licked their wounded pride.
There is no smoke without a fire. Amid celebrations of Manchester United's third Champions League success, rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Real Madrid intensified.
Manchester United pipped Chelsea to clinch their 17th Premier League title with a 2-0 victory at Wigan. It was a close shave and Chelsea let themselves down with a 1-1 draw with Bolton.
Mathieu Flaimini's decision to seek greener pastures at AC Milan has caused an upheaval for Arsenal, especially since he has forged a formidable midfield partnership with Cesc Fabregas.
Manchester City are following Liverpool's footsteps on internal conflicts. Rumors of the imminent departure of manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson is gaining traction by the day.
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