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Player Comparison: Thierry Henry vs Ruud van Nistelrooy

September 16th, 2012 by Liam Corbett

Liam Corbett takes a detailed look at two of the Premier League’s greatest ever players.

Banishing more than just eight years of affliction and obsession: Chelsea’s Munich destiny

May 17th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the wider impact a Champions League win would have on the Chelsea and its history.

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: A Tribute to O Fenômeno

April 16th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of one of the all time great strikers.

¡Hay Liga! La Liga – Season Preview

August 28th, 2011 by Joseph Sexton

The La Liga season has just gotten underway and Joseph Sexton has given us this must read in-depth preview.

Why Alex Ferguson needs to bite his lip, and save Wayne Rooney

October 19th, 2010 by Gav Reilly

Manchester United fan and editor in absentia Gav Reilly takes his life into his hands and argues that Sir Alex Ferguson might have finally gone a step too far in disowning Wayne Rooney so publicly.

Summertime Blues

May 12th, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

As managers announce their provisional World Cup squads, Neil Sherwin takes a look at some of those who didn’t make the cut and won’t be going to South Africa. Diego Maradona has always been a tad crazy, and his tenure as Argentina manager has provided plenty for the media to write about. However the general [...]

Ruud blow for Real

September 22nd, 2009 by Neil Sherwin

Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been ruled out for six weeks after injuring himself celebrating his goal in Real Madrid’s 5-0 win over Xerez last weekend. The 33 year old, who has just come back from nine months out with a knee problem, has damaged a muscle in his left thigh. “I’m okay, but [...]