Top Ten: He ALWAYS scores against us!

By Jonny Abrams
Posted on: 08 February 2010 - 15:54
Filed under: Football

It was quite a weekend for Premier League bogeymen. Chelsea’s Didier Drogba continued his merciless tormenting of Arsenal by taking his record to 12 goals in 12 games against them, Birmingham City’s Kevin Phillips scored his 8th and 9th goals against Wolverhampton Wanderers to seal the points in the Midlands derby... read more

Rugby's heart damaged by eye-gouging

By Michael Hodge
Posted on: 08 February 2010 - 14:48
Filed under: Rugby Union

Rugby has always been viewed as a tough sport. Players coming off the pitch with blood pouring out of a nostril, a shiner being sported underneath an eye or even a few stud marks down the back of the legs are all common sights at all levels of the game and... read more

Top Ten: Non League to Premier League

By Chris Bryant
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 13:45
Filed under: Football

As the Premier League marches on into a new decade, it would seem that the stakes have never been higher for our clubs. The financial benefits of top-flight football make relegation unthinkable for smaller teams, while the spectre of failing to land trophies or a European place looms large over the... read more

Is the MLS catching up with Europe's top leagues?

By Robert Szmigielski
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 11:30
Filed under: Football

Landon Donovan's loan move to Everton has proven, yet again, that American footballers have what it takes to rub shoulders with the cream of the Premier League. Does this mean that American football is closing the gap between its European counterparts? Soccer state of mind The 1994 World Cup marked a turning point... read more

Top Ten: Worst January Signings...ever

By Nick Grey
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 11:17
Filed under: Football

Since its inception in 2003 the January transfer window has been full of intrigue, particularly on the final day when clubs hurry to thrash out deals at the last minute like students pulling an all-nighter to dash off their coursework. While the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Javier Mascherano and Brede Hangeland represent... read more

Top Ten: Veteran Premier League signings

By Vithushan Ehantharajah
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 11:10
Filed under: Football

With money talking, the majority of football transfers in recent years have been more akin to investment rather than immediate reward. With players nowadays peaking early, clubs seem less inclined to invest in experience and nous and more so in potential and unpredictability; currently the oldest average age of a squad... read more

Top Ten: Wayne Rooney Premier League goals

By Tristan Paton
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 10:36
Filed under: Football

Now a fully paid up member of the 100 club, this season is turning into a remarkable one for Wayne Rooney. The 18th player to reach a ton of premier league goals, he is currently dragging his team single-handedly into a championship battle and in the summer is destined to carry... read more

Top Ten: Goal celebrations

By Daniel Brogan
Posted on: 05 February 2010 - 10:21
Filed under: Football

There’s been some great games this season, outrageous pieces of skill, and already a host of contenders for goal of the season. We’ve also seen our fair share of innovative goal celebrations. From Jimmy Bullard imitating Phil Brown’s infamous half-time dressing down, to Steven Fletcher’s chicken dance following his recent goal... read more