In the Premier League we love to see exciting players who have bags of talent and can change a game in a split-second with a stunning piece of skill, but equally, if not more so, football fans love to see players that get stuck in and work their socks… 
Along with away kit catastrophes and sensible squad numbering, potent striking partnerships are sorely missed in football.
The death of the deadly duo may be premature but there are few regular, dependable partnerships in the Premier League today. Player mobility and a greater emphasis on tactical discipline mean… 
There have always been footballers who have been a little bit on the chubby side over the years. Jan Molby, Micky Quinn and Neville Southall are just a few that spring to mind, but this didn’t stop them from playing at the very top level. These days fat footballers… 
As part of the feature on FootballFanCast.com this week looking at the bright future of the beautiful game we have highlighted some talented players who have the world at their feet, however things don't always go to plan and of those tipped for stardom some will inevitably… 
From samba football to Italian catenaccio and everything in between, the game is often played with a fine beauty. That aesthetic quality is not always embodied in those individuals who play the game. Handsomeness is no barometer of talent but would David Beckham become a world sensation without his film… 
Apparently it is never too soon for a relegation six pointer. That was how Saturday’s clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United was billed. Yet the climax of that build up did not result in a frenetic or splenetic affair. A point a piece was the final result as Mark Noble’s… 
Older custodians of the game can seem sanctimonious when complaining about the youth of today. The typical refrain is that these young starlets, bolstered by their aggressive agents are demanding excessive wages before they have proved their worth. But when that view is voiced by current Premier League stars such as Ryan… 
For some the dive is a useful weapon in a footballer’s armoury. A well timed, theatrical tumble may just con a gullible referee, thereby securing your team an important advantage. For others (listen to Call Collymore!) use of the dive is flagrant cheating, depriving the players and fans of a fair contest.… 
With the benefit of hindsight it was fortuitous that Arsenal’s Samir Nasri was left out of France’s South African debacle. Untainted by their World Cup failure and after an extended summer break, Nasri is back in favour with Les Bleus. He has always enjoyed the unbending confidence of Arsene Wenger and has… 
Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of star names did not abate in the last transfer window. Roberto Mancini’s first summer transfer splurge totalled an estimated outlay of £120 million. Their transfer dealings may have been scoffed at by some but they have been cited as title contenders by old foe Gary Neville. Their… 
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