Alan Hutton drops Lucas Moura exit claim
BBC Radio 5 Live’s Alan Hutton has suggested that Lucas Moura could push for a move away from Tottenham Hotspur in pursuit of more regular game-time. The Lowdown: Lack of minutes for Moura Last month,…
Barca anger at Ibrahimovic agent
Barcelona general manager Joan Oliver has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent in an escalating row over the future of the Sweden striker. Ibrahimovic is reported to be on borrowed time at the Camp Nou…
Why criticisms against Messi, Ronaldo and Kaka are unwarranted
The ‘curse’ of the Nike advert has been sufficiently plugged in some publications as the likes of Ronaldo, Rooney and Ribery failed to live up to the unthinkable expectations placed upon their shoulders (actually, scratch…
Bolton trial for Bolivian teenager
Bolton Wanderers have taken Bolivian teenager Gilbert Alvarez on trial. The 18-year-old Callejas striker has been invited to join up with the squad on their pre-season tour to America and Trotters boss Owen Coyle is…
Father calls for Cesc shirt calm
Cesc Fabregas wearing the shirt of suitors Barcelona had been played down by his father. The Arsenal skipper was ambushed by international team-mates Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique during Spain's World Cup celebrations. The Barca…
Go on, have a flutter via sports spread betting
There’s nothing quite like having some cash riding on a footy match to make the game that little bit more interesting. We all love a good flutter from time to time – and thankfully it’s…
Steven Taylor’s agent critical of Newcastle
Steven Taylor's agent has hit out at inaccurate information he claims Newcastle United disclosed before placing the defender on the transfer list. The Magpies made the centre-half available for transfer on Wednesday after talks over…
Jermaine Jenas revels in fresh start
England midfielder Jermaine Jenas is pleased to have shunned offers to leave White Hart Lane and is relishing a fresh start with Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old struggled with injury for much of last season, but…
One of the most shocking aspects of professional football
I’m no football expert, anyone that’s read any of my articles will no doubt testify to that, but I do watch a lot of it and am able to occasionally question certain things. Usually my…
Rio Ferdinand confirmed as England captain
England head coach Fabio Capello has confirmed that the fit-again Rio Ferdinand will captain his side in the European Championship qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday evening. The 31-year-old Manchester United defender has not…