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Could Loïc Rémy be the steal of the summer?

July 22nd, 2014 by Craig Vickers

Craig Vickers wonders if Loic Remy could be the steal of the summer, if it rumoured £8.5million move to Liverpool materializes.

What’s in a name – Do shirt sponsors matter?

July 22nd, 2014 by Charles Pulling

Charles Pulling discusses the aesthetics and financial aspects of football shirt sponsors

Big gloves to fill – Joe Van Der Sar

July 19th, 2014 by Jason Keelan

Jason Keelan discusses the potential of Joe Van Der Sar, son of legendary goalkeeper Edwin

Atletico Madrid can keep the goals flowing with Mario Mandzukic

July 16th, 2014 by Matt Gault

Matt Gault takes a look at how Mandzukic can be a success at Atletico Madrid following his arrival from Bayern Munich.

Arsenal agree fee for Alexis Sánchez

July 8th, 2014 by Charles Pulling

Spanish outlet Sport.es are reporting that Barcelona and Arsenal have a greed a fee of approximately €38 million for Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez. The 25-year old, who joined the Catalans in 2011, is believed to prefer a move to the Londoners over Liverpool who were also interested in light of Luis Suarez’s seemingly imminent departure. […]

Enner Valencia – Farmhand to Superman

June 25th, 2014 by Charles Pulling

Charles Pulling takes a look at Enner Valencia one of the standout players of this summer’s World Cup

Vine: David Villa scores a clever back heel against Australia

June 23rd, 2014 by Up Front

David Villa has put Spain 1-0 up on Australia with this neat finish.

Hodgson to remain England manager until 2016

June 20th, 2014 by Up Front

With England on the verge of crashing out of the World Cup, it appears that manager Roy Hodgson’s job is safe. FA Chairman Greg Dyke has confirmed to Sky Sports that the association is not looking to make a coaching change, despite back-to-back defeats to Italy and Uruguay. We are supportive of Roy Hodgson and […]

Salvatore Schillaci – The man we love to hate

June 14th, 2014 by Robbie Dunne

Robbie Dunne discusses the career of legendary Italy striker Salvatore Schillaci who broke Irish hearts in 1990.

GIF: Stunning 35-yard free kick from Norway

May 24th, 2014 by Up Front

Who doesn’t love a long range free kick that nestles in the top corner? This superb effort comes from Alexander Stolas whose Haugesund side drew 1-1 with Molde in the Tippeligaen. Decent celebration to0.