On the 29th of November, Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed as the new manager of Leicester City. The Foxes acted swiftly to replace Steve Cooper who, it has to be said, they acted almost equally as swiftly to sack, after just 12 league games in charge. Van Nistelrooy is 48 years old, which makes himRead more
A no-less-enthusiastic fanbase accompanies the great culture of football in the UK, and this does not end within the four walls of the stadium. Running parallel is an equally passionate industry: football betting. Over the last few years, especially with changes in digital platforms, most specifically online casinos, have irrevocably altered the face of footballRead more
The Premier League gets the lion’s share of the glory and media attention but there is a very strong case to be made that the Championship is actually the most exciting league in England. In part that is because it offers teams the chance to gain promotion to the promised land that is the PremierRead more
The current Premier League season will mark the end of an era for the most famous football highlights show on TV. After 25 years in the hot seat, Gary Lineker will step down as presenter at the end of the current season, with the ex-England international believing that now is the right time to depart.Read more
Confirmation that Thiago Alcântara do Nascimento – known as simply Thiago – had signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2020 was met with huge excitement from the Reds faithful. Not only were they acquiring a player with a big reputation but one available for a fairly low price tag. With only one year leftRead more
Whilst the 2024/25 FA Cup doesn’t start for many fans until January, when teams from the top two tiers of English football enter the fray, the competition actually began way back on the 2nd of August. That was when the likes of Mangotsfield United, Spelthorne Sports, Royal Wooton Bassett Town and other giants of lowerRead more
Football betting has grown in popularity over the years, and it seems that nearly every fan is involved, adding excitement to the sport. Like all kinds of bets, however, caution should be exercised to prevent undesirable consequences of excessive indulgence. Whether you are a seasoned bettor or new to sports betting, having some basic knowledgeRead more
Man City and Spain superstar, Rodri, has won the 2024 Ballon d’Or crown, becoming the first Premier League footballer to take glory since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008. The awards ceremony took place in Paris on Monday the 28th of October, 2024 and the midfield lynchpin took the biggest prize of them all. Rodri looks setRead more
At the start of the 1995/96 season Scottish pundit, Alan Hansen, unimpressed by the performance of Manchester United’s youngsters in an opening day 3-1 defeat by Aston Villa, confidently proclaimed that “you can’t win anything with kids”. Man United’s “kids”, the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers, would allRead more
On the 16th of October, 2024, Thomas Tuchel was officially announced as the new, permanent England manager. He replaces Gareth Southgate and interim boss, Lee Carsley, and Anthony Barry will be his assistant. The duo are set to officially begin work on the 1st of January, 2025. The deal was actually agreed on the 8thRead more
