Never have professional footballers been healthier, fitter and more looked after, both on and off the pitch. They seldom, the theory goes, drink, gamble or party all night. They certainly wouldn’t want to consume alcohol, […]
Steven Gerrard retires after ‘nineteen spectacular years’
Steven Gerrard has today announced his retirement from professional football after nineteen spectacular years. The former captain of Liverpool, who has spent the last year and a half in the MLS with David Beckham’s former […]
Teeside too good for Women’s Football team
Football is primarily a team-game, but moments of individual brilliance can sometimes have a big effect on the final result. Wednesday’s BUCS fixture between Leeds women seconds and Teeside was a clear example of this, […]
Fine margins are the difference in a tight Premier League title race
The team that wins the league this season may not boast the most expensive squad, play the most dangerous attacking football, or even be the most solid at the back. In this tightest of title […]
Campus Watch: Men’s football team suspended for misogynistic comments
The men’s football team at Harvard University have been suspended for the rest of the season after revelations of the sexual comments that they have made about the women’s football team. The team is currently […]
Alive and Kicking: the continuing sexism in football
2016 has not been the best year for sport. From doping to corruption allegations, negative headlines have often overshadowed the impressive feats achieved at this year’s big sporting events. In addition, this year an old […]
The not so English Premier League
(Photo from Reuters) 16 out of the current 20 premier league clubs have a foreign-owner; can you name the exceptions? Will they be the focus of the next wave of FDI (foreign direct investment) into […]
The Decline of International Football?
As domestic football has resumed, with entertainment and goals aplenty, there is a strong argument to claim that the recent international break is unnecessary and that there has therefore been a serious decline in international […]
Goalkeeping Miracles and Surprise this week in the Premier League
Goalkeepers proved their worth this week in matches across the board. Everton recorded a draw away from home against a threatening and attacking Manchester City side. For the first time, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola […]
"There’s definitely too much money in the professional game."
There is an awful amount of money in the English Premier League, money that cannot be comprehended. Even when compared to other major leagues (Spanish, German, Italian), the financial muscle of the English league is […]
Foul Play: More Evidence of Football Corruption Surfaces
An undercover investigation by the Telegraph has revealed evidence of corruption and bribery at the highest level. Their evidence reveals that as many as eight managers and assistant managers are suspected of taking backhand deals […]
Southgate’s young England look for Stability
England fans are used to disbelief and shock when it comes to their national team. The low expectations England football fans have come to expect this year, from embarrassing Iceland defeat to the shock of […]