I’ve been told many things on Twitter – some good advice, the rest probably just nonsensical ramblings – but what I’ve recently been told is wearing replica football kits is for children. Bad news, you might think. But TBo4 has a way you can pay tribute to football and not feel like you’re breaking any laws … Continue reading
When the Qatari Sports Investments group bought a controlling stake in Paris Saint-Germain last May, a new era for French football was heralded. The money the Qataris have brought with them to the Parisian club could dictate the future of the Ligue 1 title for many years to come and while this season remains in … Continue reading
Although it doesn’t get a great deal of positive press from us Brits, the biannual Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) has lots to offer the common football fan, and with plenty of Africa’s biggest footballing nations missing out on this year’s tournament, there’s a plethora of new faces on the bill. And with new faces, comes … Continue reading
This blog won’t often dip it’s toes into the murky waters of foreign politics. But when I was informed that Colonel Gaddafi (probably the world’s most wanted man right now) had shares in Juventus, I just had to read into it. And wouldn’t you know it? It’s true. So for those of you who didn’t … Continue reading
So, the transfer window -and ’Arry’s car door- has slammed shut, but, you know it’s not all about your Artetas, your Benayouns, Hargreaves’ and Crouches (Crouchi?). Other stuff has gone on too. Important stuff. But I don’t expect you to trawl through every single in and out today; it’s the first of September, that’s gotta mean some kind of holiday, somewhere, probably. … Continue reading
Way back in the day, long before my time, the majority of football fans had to wait until the opening day of the season to see who their club had signed. No Sky Sports or Twitter, no daily transfer updates, not even any gossip. Bearing that in mind; imagine the collective shock fans of La … Continue reading
To the untrained eye, Notts County may be a confusing choice of opposition for Juventus’ stadium-opening friendly, but to those who know their history, it’s a heart-warming and romantic gesture from the Italian giants. John Savage isn’t a name many football fans will have heard of and Notts County aren’t a team many Italians … Continue reading
Not a cup final many British fans will know of, nor care about. Not a cup final many Brits will have stayed up to watch. But last night’s CONCACAF Gold Cup Final was 90 minutes of phenomenal entertainment, a game that had it all and match of non-stop action. And yet, after it all, it … Continue reading
