Football
Manchester United’s unbeaten start doesn’t point to the title – yet
Of the five other teams starting with at least five wins, three of the five failed to go on and win the title.
By Brian Sears | Sport | Friday, 23 September 2011 at 1:19 pm
The fastest goals in football
Alexandre Pato stunned the Nou Camp last night when he raced through the Barcelona back line to score the first goal of the match after just 24 seconds. We take a look at some other famous quick-fire goals.
By Simon Rice | Sport | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 1:05 pm
England found lacking the X Factor
England players lack confidence on the big stage and in front of an expectant crowd. But isn’t this a problem that Capello inherited (and was charged with solving) when he took over from Steve McClaren?
By Simon Rice | Sport | Thursday, 8 September 2011 at 1:17 pm
Ashley Young: ‘I need more than three words to describe my playing style’
England winger Ashley Young has been on fire for both club and country since his £17m switch to Manchester United this summer.
By Simon Rice | Sport | Wednesday, 7 September 2011 at 4:44 pm
Football Chat: Euro 2012 predictions and my take on Arsenal’s summer signings
England have plenty of talent, I just hope they are not crocked or too tired come next summer otherwise it will the usual disappointment.
By Gary Newbon | Sport | Monday, 5 September 2011 at 3:46 pm
South American Football: Cautionary tales of Argentine imports to the Premier League
It’s worth noting Denis Stracqualursi’s name fits perfectly to the tune of Gerry and the Pacemakers’ Ferry ‘Cross The Mersey.
By Tim Sturtridge | Sport | Monday, 5 September 2011 at 1:41 pm
Fulham impress with Bryan Ruiz transfer coup
Martin Jol returned to his homeland to bolster Fulham’s attack with one of the most inspired signing’s of the summer transfer window. The Cottagers signed Costa Rican international striker Bryan Ruiz in a £10.6 million deal (€12 million) despite a reported late attempt by Newcastle to hijack the deal.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Thursday, 1 September 2011 at 3:02 pm
South American Football: The curse of ‘the next Pele’
“I feel like if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.” – Freddy Adu following his debut as a 14-year-old for DC United.
Here in South America the cult of the wonderkid is felt more acutely than anywhere in the world. You can forget about unearthing the “next Pelé” when there are already a string of “new [...]
By Tim Sturtridge | Sport | Wednesday, 31 August 2011 at 6:00 am
Football Chat: Arsenal need to make changes, surprises at the top and bottom and the start of the Championship
Wenger is Arsenal’s best option and has done a great job in the past and may well do it again, but things will have to change around him
By Gary Newbon | Sport | Tuesday, 30 August 2011 at 4:48 pm
What footballers, agents, managers and owners say and what they actually mean
Here we decode the top 10 oft-repeated quotes from the summer transfer window…
By Varun Mathure | Sport | Friday, 26 August 2011 at 1:25 pm
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