No more excuses Capello

By Dominic Curtis
Posted on: 07 June 2011 - 12:28
Filed under: Football

It is time for Fabio Capello to stop making excuses and get England on the right track 12 months ahead of Euro 2012. Following Saturdays 2-2 draw with Switzerland at Wembley,  the Italian blamed the below par performance on tiredness, “It is not just my idea that they are really tired”,... read more

PUMA Launches New v1.11 Football Boot!

By Sam Van Gelder
Posted on: 02 June 2011 - 09:06
Filed under: Football

So the football season is over and that two and a half month period beckons (you know, the one where you dust off your tennis racket and golf clubs but really just want it to be the second week of August already!) But don’t get too down readers. Because Sport.co.uk can bring... read more

Monday Morning Musings: A recipe for relegation, Ancelotti axed, Vantastic Robin, roll on Roland Garros

By Alex Manby
Posted on: 23 May 2011 - 15:53
Filed under: Football

A certain well-known betting company uses the slogan “Everyone has an opinion – what’s yours worth?” And they’re right – in sport, everyone does indeed have an opinion. It’s an industry which for many reasons inspires more people to expound these opinions more vociferously and adamantly than, say, politics or art... read more

Top Ten: Football-Artist Connections

By Andrew Allen
Posted on: 23 May 2011 - 15:18
Filed under: Football

For decades football has been hailed as ‘the beautiful game’ - a sport unique in its ability to capture the imagination of audiences the world over. Capable of dictating emotion and evoking unrivalled passion, it is at its best enthralling, delightful and utterly engaging. As Thierry Henry so poetically remarked, “To... read more

Monday Morning Musings: Success for settled City, vintage United, Holloway's hope, Djokovic reigns supreme

By Alex Manby
Posted on: 20 May 2011 - 12:35
Filed under: Football

A certain well-known betting company uses the slogan “Everyone has an opinion – what’s yours worth?” And they’re right – in sport, everyone does indeed have an opinion. It’s an industry which for many reasons inspires more people to expound these opinions more vociferously and adamantly than, say, politics or art... read more

Top Ten: Bundesliga Starlets 2010/11

By Dominic Curtis
Posted on: 16 May 2011 - 14:20
Filed under: Football

It has been a fascinating season in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund picking up the title with a team of youngsters widely praised for their attacking intent and defensive solidty. Paying homage to six of Jurgen Klopp's exciting squad, Sport.co.uk identifies the ten most talented starlets plying their trade in Germany... read more

Top Ten: Sporting Legal Wranglings

By Charles Perrin
Posted on: 16 May 2011 - 11:08
Filed under: Sport.co.uk

As a nation, we cherish sport not only for the entertainment it provides, but also because of the important life skills imparted- being competitive, upholding the ‘Corinthian spirit’ in terms of fair play, good sportsmanship and hard work. We often see sport as pure, innocent and seemingly immune from all the... read more

Top Ten: Premier League Goals of the Season 2010/11

By Rob Hayes
Posted on: 16 May 2011 - 10:48
Filed under: Football

As we head towards the last week of what has been one of the most exciting Premier League seasons to date, little has been decided in terms of who will finish where. Manchester City could still catch Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs are battling for fifth, and it's two from four at... read more