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Footballers have always considered themselves to be trendsetters. Right from the 70’s and 80’s they were on the front-line representing the sort of attire that had no right to see the light of day, let alone the glare of the camera. This has since evolved with players now sporting some truly odd garments and fitness aids [...]

As Sergio Aguero’s right foot produced the most decisive moment of the season, you could almost sense a shift in the dynamic of English football. All of Manchester City’s investment had finally secured the ultimate prize, the Premier League title, at the expense of their local rivals who before the most dramatic of injury time proceedings, [...]

They call it the beautiful game, however this motley crew prove that football is not always worthy of its title. During times of physical exertion nobody ever looks their best, however these men look far worse than most. It’s been a tough process to narrow this list to just 20, with many, many players down the [...]

Looking across the squad lists of various Premier League sides soon shows up players who are simply wasting their time at their current club. Whether they have the skill to achieve better things, aren’t getting the playing time, or are just a little out of their depth, there are plenty of names who should be looking [...]

It can be one of the best feelings in the world as football fan, watching a new signing or youth team graduate take to the field and produce a fine display. Optimism can sweep in, and the future can all of a sudden appear much brighter than it was just a matter of hours earlier. Although [...]

The world of football transfers can be fascinating. For an extended period of the year, fans dedicate multiple hours each day trawling the internet or waiting for that yellow banner on Sky Sports News, in an attempt to discover just who their club are in negotiations to sign. Many moves down the years have collapsed, frustrating [...]

The pitfalls of the transfer market have been all too obvious for managers down the years, who have been quick to trip over their cheque-books in search of the ‘next big thing.’ Although there have been many fantastic moves that have embodied the success of the Premier League era, it must be remembered for every deal [...]

As football fans we are all too aware that the rumour mill will never cease, and with the January transfer window becoming a distant, and underwhelming, memory we can now switch our attention to the summer of 2012. As well as the England’s quarter final exit in Poland/Ukraine (call me Mystic Meg) we will all be [...]

Premier League managers are always keen to secure new arrivals in their squad, regularly entering the transfer market for the next big thing. With home-grown status becoming more and more craved, due to new squad quota rulings, the prices of English talent has inflated drastically. Foreign imports have always been much craved in the Premier League, [...]

The 2011-12 Premier League campaign is one that the majority of those involved with Liverpool will want to forget, as the club have struggled on a weekly basis. Dropped points at home to the likes of Wigan, Blackburn and Norwich have cost the Reds any chance of Champions League qualification, which was seen as the ultimate [...]

The January transfer window has frequently been described as a potential banana skin for Premier League managers, who have been keen to delve into the winter sales in search of new players. More often than not fresh personnel arrive with inflated price tags, and fail to make a real impact with the season already past it [...]

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse produced an absolute wonder-strike on Wednesday night against Chelsea, that will go down in as one of the greatest efforts of not only this season, but of all time. The Senegalese forward’s swerving volley secured victory for the Tyne club, and cemented his status as one of the finest signings of this [...]

Liverpool’s exploits in front of goal this season have been much criticised, and understandably so, with Kenny Dalglish’s men struggling on a weekly basis to covert chances into goals. As we all know goals-win-games, and as a result of their failings, the Reds have dropped points at home to the likes of Swansea, Norwich and Wigan, [...]

The Premier League has been heavily influenced by the introduction of foreign players during the course of the 1990’s, who have added a real spark to the spectacle. However, British players have failed to return the favour, with almost every player seeking a European adventure returning home with their tale tucked between their legs. The latest [...]

The Premier League 20 year anniversary has seen us football fans celebrate all of the fine aspects of the English top flight and the moments that have set it apart from it’s European rivals. The league’s finest players have been receiving much praise of late, with fans voting to decide the greatest players, goals, and games [...]

Despite all the excitement of last weeks Champions League semi-finals, it’s hard to disagree that the games have raised a few more questions than answers. I’m not about to enter a debate on the ‘right way’ to play football, due to Chelsea’s tactics being spot-on in terms of taking on Barcelona, as with the Blues current [...]

As a group, we football fans all enjoy a bit of banter, and taking the micky out of opposing players is one way in which we can get our fix. Whether it be their ‘ability’, past incidents, or perhaps the funniest, their looks. It must be remembered that for every Cristiano Ronaldo there will always be [...]

Robin van Persie was last week named the finest Premier League player this season by his fellow pro’s, highlighting his consistency and ability across the 2011-12 campaign. It’s hard to argue that the Dutchman has been anything short of inspirational this term, with his goal-scoring touch bagging the Gunners over 20 points alone, and dragging the [...]

With the Premier League season rapidly approaching it’s climax, many managers will be looking at the summer transfer window, and plotting their moves. The UEFA EURO 2012 competition in Poland/Ukraine will give coaches across the nation the chance to catch a glimpse of Europe’s finest talents over the short period of the showpiece tournament. Many of [...]

With the actions of certain other Premier League players, it’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of the beautiful game. The gentleman player, who is truly just happy to be playing the sport he loves, is dying breed. This makes Javier Hernandez a very special character indeed. The Manchester United hit-man has been a revelation [...]