Inflated price tags are a commonplace in the modern game however some players appear to let the pressure of the money that has been spent on them affect their game, and as a result their performances don’t equate to the money that has been spent on them. Here are the top 10…

After seeing some crunching tackles in the World Cup final between Spain and Holland,  particularly from the Dutch, and to more specific from captain Mark van Bommel and Nigel De Jong. It got me thinking about some of the worst tackles that we’ve seen over the years so here are…

Manchester United are set for contract talks with Wayne Rooney later this month so that they can tie down the England star to a new long term deal. A court case between Rooney and his former management company had been a hindrance to contract talks taking place, however now the…

In a big game teams always need their big players to step up to the plate and deliver, many big names often go missing in such matches. The likes of Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo have too often been criticised for not delivering when it matters. However…

Soon to be confirmed West Ham signing, Pablo Barrera, has already upset fans potentially by declaring that he intends to use the club as simply a stepping stone to further his career. A work permit is the only thing stopping Barrera’s announcement from being official as he completes the move…

David N’Gog has often been a subject of ridicule from some fans who see the French striker as simply not good enough for Liverpool and pretty much a waste of space. However what many people fail to remember is that he is a young striker that still has plenty…

The 2010 World Cup was a historic one for all of football as Africa hosted their first ever World Cup. Not only did the host nation South Africa embrace the tournament but so did the whole continent and it was truly a remarkable day for football when the first…

One of the most sought after free agents this summer, Joe Cole has yet to make his mind up over which club to sign for. Cole has said that he wants to play for a manager who loves him as well as find somewhere where he will get regular…

Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho looks like he could be on his way out of the club to join Inter Milan, while reports suggest that fellow Portuguese defender Bruno Alves looks set to come in and replace him; however is the Porto defender a needed reinforcement? Bruno Alves has been somewhat…

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva is being linked with a return to the Premiership this summer. It is hardly surprising as he has shown that he clearly still has what it takes to play at the highest level, especially as he is still first choice for the Brazilian national…