Too Much Finances & Money Is Wasted In Football
In The Stands’ Rolly Pelovangu explores the world of football finance taking care not to spill his tea as he cringes at the level of money wasted in the game nowadays.
The end. And that was that. It had taken me just under 2 hours to read from cover-to-cover the ‘I am The Secret Footballer’ book written by an anonymous pro who having played the game at the highest level, now is determined to declassify all the murky details from the football world.
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Cristiano Misses A Sitter…
He may have scored 152 goals in 152 appearances for Real Madrid, but that doesnt mean that Cristiano Ronaldo is immune from missing absolute sitters…
A shocking miss from the C-Ron in monday night’s match away at Rayo Vallecano, although he did get on the scoresheet minutes before from the spot and Madrid picked up the three points.
I’d still count this miss vs Sheffield United as worse though…
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Freddie Said A Naughty Word…
Ummmm, naughty Freddie Ljungberg said the S word on Match Of The Day 2 at about 11pm last night….
For those who were offended, try going to a football game. If you’re a parent of a kid who saw it, be a better parent – they shouldn’t be awake that late. Football is a sweary sport motherfuckaaaas!
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Man Utd Can Add To Brendan Rodgers Woes With Victory Over Liverpool
Manchester United will travel to Anfield on Sunday afternoon looking to compound Brendan Rodgers miserable start to life at Liverpool, who are without a win in the former Swansea manager’s first four games at the helm.
Despite a return of just two points from a possible 12, it would appear that bookmakers are finding it hard to separate the two teams in the betting ahead of this clash with the visitors holding the narrowest of advantage according to the odds, with Bet365 quoting the away win ... Continue Reading →
Walcott’s contract situation on a knife-edge
Theo Walcott’s contract situation is finely-poised with less than 48 hours left in the transfer window, with the Arsenal winger’s future hanging in the balance.
With less than a year left on his existing deal at the Emirates Stadium, the England international has refused a new five-year £75,000-a-week contract from the Gunners, with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool keeping tabs on the situation. With the attacker reportedly asking for a staggering £100,000-a-week to kick ... Continue Reading →
Manchester City’s squad depth hampered by financial constraints
Manchester City may be the Premier League’s biggest spenders in recent years but they’re still not through with building the ultimate football team. Problem is, the owners now want to practice financial prudence, something that does not sit well with a manager used to spending big.
Manchester City have been surprisingly quiet in this summer’s transfer window, with Jack Rodwell the only notable addition to the Premier League-winning squad. Roberto Mancini has vocalised his desire to ... Continue Reading →
In Awe of David Moyes
Year after year Everton defy the odds with a team thin on the ground. But now they seem to have a side that is strong and settled. Can this be the year that David Moyes and the Toffees finally win the silverware they truly desire.
Starting from the back and based on last year’s record Everton had the third best defence in the division. Their defensive unit – for the most part has remained consistent with Howard in goal, Baines left, Neville or Hibert right and Distan, Jagielka or Heitinga ... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Football 2012/13 guide: Defenders
Like it or lump it, defenders are an important part of any fantasy football team – even if you, like most managers, decide to leave just three at the back…
Last season the defensive top scorers couldn’t have been more obvious. Patrice Evra- despite having a poor season by his standards – came out top after playing almost every game, scoring points from a large amount of clean sheets as well as generous handful of assists typical of a modern full-back. Other full-back-cum-wing-backs ... Continue Reading →
Fantasy Football 2012/13 Guide: Goalkeepers
With the Premier League football season only weeks away it’s time that we started to look at the Fantasy Football team again. We start with recommended goalkeepers…
With a total of 166 points, Joe Hart was the leading Premiership goalkeeper last season. This year it’s likely that he’ll come out top dog again. Arguably, his rivals for clean sheets at the top of the League will be Manchester United’s David De Gea (134)*, Chelsea’s Petr Cech (127) and Arsenal’s ... Continue Reading →
Dan Warren’s ‘England Will Win Euro 2008′ revisited in 2012
So to the old. Today, I have decided to revisit Dan Warren’s England’s Euro 2008 winning side 9 years after the piece was first written (find it here)
Tactics:
A 5-1-2-2 Do me a favour Warren!
Goalkeeper Prediction’s:
“Chris Kirkland, 21 now, will be the world’s finest goalkeeper by 2008″
in 2012:
He’s slumming it at Championship new boys Sheffield United after shadowing at Wigan.
Defence Predictions:
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Never Forget: Fulham’s 2008 Great Escape
69 Minutes gone and Fulham are 2-0 to Manchester City on the 16th of April 2008. As it stands Fulham’s destiny next season is the Championship…
After a shocking 12 Months as April 2008 approached. Fulham find themselves with a record of only four home wins, zero away wins and three points from safety. A priceless away win against relegation rivals Birmingham early in the Month – with goals from McBride and Nevland, gave them a lifeline… But this was thrown away a week later ... Continue Reading →
Robin Van Persie: Should he Stay or Should he Go?
For the pleasure of ITS, John-James Grice investigates the proverbial short-plank that Robin Van Persie now stands on…
Much of Arsenal’s achievements last season were all down to one man, Robin Van Persie. The Dutch forward enjoyed an outstanding season last year, scoring 30 goals in what turned out to be his best ever domestic season as a professional footballer. Fittingly, Van Persie was appointed Arsenal captain at the beginning of the season, following the departure of the influential, ... Continue Reading →
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