Kevin Coleman

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Founder and co-editor of Back Page Football.

Michael Carrick can’t get in the England team, but he can do this

September 15th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Check out Michael Carrick’s moment of magic against Crystal Palace

Jaw-dropping piece of skill from Neymar

September 15th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Jaw-dropping piece of skill from Neymar.

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Intruder sneaks into Melwood, screams abuse at Steven Gerrard

September 15th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

A crazed intruder sneaks into Melwood, screams abuse at Steven Gerrard.

Are Arsenal to test Man Utd’s resolve for Wayne Rooney?

September 15th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

The Daily Mail are reporting that Arsenal are interested in trying to lure Wayne Rooney to the Emirates in January. They believe the arrival of Mesut Ozil on the summer deadline day will help persuade the English striker of a move, allowing him to be the main striker again with plenty of quality service around […]

Adebayor wants £1m Spurs payoff after being banished to reserves

September 15th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Emmanuel Adebayor wants a £1million Spurs payoff after being banished to reserves.

Gareth Bale nutmegs Ronaldo in training

September 14th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Fancy a game of keep-it-away-from-Ronaldo? Well don’t expect Gareth Bale to shy away and let his ‘superior’ win. The new world record signing wasn’t long tipping it between the old world record signing’s legs. NUTS!

Ashley Young dive that even Man Utd fans didn’t defend

September 14th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Ashley Young has taken the bull by the horns in his first start of the season, by diving rather than doing anything productive. The United fans didn’t appeal for anything after this God-awful dive against Crystal Palace this afternoon. Youyel by vi369

Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Panama amongst those ahead of Ireland in the world rankings

September 12th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

An unofficial update of the FIFA World Rankings have been released and they make for interesting reading. Spain remain top, while France sit worryingly in the mid twenties. Colombia are staying strong in the top ten, as are Belgium and Uruguay. But, check out some of the nations ahead of Ireland, who don’t even make […]

Giovanni Trapattoni leaves Ireland by ‘mutual consent’

September 11th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Giovanni Trapattoni and his assistant Marco Tardelli have left their Republic of Ireland positions “by mutual consent”. More to follow.

Are Juventus planning to take Man Utd’s Adnan Januzaj?

September 11th, 2013 by Kevin Coleman

Reports in Italy say Juventus are to do a repeat of the Paul Pogba incident, where he ran down his contract at Manchester Utd and signed for Juventus, with their new star youngster Adnan Januzaj. The 18-year-old Belgian had a good pre-season, on the back of praise from Sir Alex Ferguson before his departure. The leaders […]