Football
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert out on a limb
It was on the back of an Aston Villa victory in August 1995 that Alan Hansen uttered one of football’s immortal quotes. Now, almost 20 years on, it’s Aston Villa paying the price for the depth to which the Hansen’s embarrassment has seeped into the public consciousness.
By Michael Holden | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 at 5:46 pm
Mario Balotelli and the sports stars who make a greater impact on headlines than the field of play
Thank God for Mario Balotelli. Without him, this window would’ve been so dull we wouldn’t have needed curtains.
By Paul Howarth | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 at 5:43 pm
Is this the most inane interview in the history of football?
Was this the most inane interview in the history of football? While it would certainly seem pretty difficult to beat, here is a selection of the tweets so you can make your own mind up…
By Charles Reynolds | Football, Sport | Friday, 25 January 2013 at 5:25 pm
Keith Hill may regret his rash decision to rejoin Rochdale
It’s hard to escape the feeling that Hill has made a rash decision in going back to his former haunt and it’s one he may live to regret
By Michael Holden | Football, Sport | Thursday, 24 January 2013 at 5:03 pm
Video: When footballers clash with ball boys
The following videos show that last night’s incident is not the first time ball boys have become involved in the action. They also make Hazard’s kick at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium look tame in comparison…
By Simon Rice | Football, Sport | Thursday, 24 January 2013 at 12:02 pm
Why I’m praying for Arsenal to lose for the first time in my life
While I may have initially supported Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion is the club that helped me fall back in love with the game. And that’s why I’ll be wanting them to win this weekend.
By Mike Ward | Football, Sport | Thursday, 24 January 2013 at 1:02 am
Maria Sharapova and the sportspeople and teams who have lorded it statistically over the opposition
Maria Sharapova is statistically the most dominant woman ever to reach the semi-final of a Grand Slam.
By Paul Howarth | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 5:39 pm
Youth policy beginning to bear fruit for AC Milan, but rumours about ‘rotten apple’ Mario Balotelli persist
Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri’s recent decision to field an attacking trio with a combined age of 60 against Sampdoria made headlines around Italy.
By Dylan Fahy | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 3:15 pm
Back to the future: Felipe Scolari shows that oldies like Ronaldinho can be goodies for Brazil
Ronaldinho has reinvented himself since moving to Belo Horizonte. The legs are no longer what they were, but in their place a wiser, cannier playmaker has emerged.
By James Young | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 3:04 pm
iBet: Chelsea to make comeback against Swansea
Chelsea are having a funny old season. They have actually scored more points away from home than at home.
By Gareth Purnell | Football, Sport | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 at 1:01 am
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