English Premier League

Why do Liverpool Fans Still Hate Michael Owen?

2012-02-01T13:40:00.000+02:00

I’ve never understood the whole ‘hating Michael Owen’ thing. I’m a Liverpool fan for life. But I’m still a Michael Owen fan. I get tired of hearing the “Where were you in Instanbul” chants every time he plays against the Reds. Liverpool’s been to other big finals since his departure, what about those? I’m not saying that I agree with Owen leaving the club. He should have stayed. I don’t think

Bellamy Shows his Value to Liverpool

2012-01-28T12:11:00.001+02:00

One man’s misfortune is another man’s gain. Luis Suarez’s ban has been a nightmare for Liverpool, except maybe for Craig Bellamy. In the Uruguayan’s absence, and due to the inconsistent form of Andy Carroll, the Welshman has been handed the chance to become the Reds’ main sole striker. And he hasn’t wasted his opportunity; he has put in some very lively performances, being a constant threat

Suarez Banned for 8 Matches. What Now for Liverpool?

2011-12-21T22:18:00.002+02:00

‘Suarez banned for eight games’ screamed the roadside banners this morning as it would have on the headlines of major sports dailies around the world. It’s taken a little over two months and this outcome has been one that every Liverpool fan and indeed the club would have dreaded since the FA officially charged Suarez with making a racist and offensive remark towards Manchester United’s Patrice

Liverpool Beat Aston Villa - Bellamy Shines

2011-12-19T09:55:00.000+02:00

On Sunday Liverpool traveled to Villa Park to take on an Aston Villa team who had been struggling of late, especially at home. Conversely the Reds have traveled well this season and have the fourth best away record in the League. Craig Bellamy, who switched flanks with Stewart Downing, had a storming game and bossed the left side of the park. He linked up well with Luis Suarez and Jose Enrique.

The Irritation of Players’ Simulation

2011-12-07T10:20:00.000+02:00

During Chelsea’s 3-o victory against Valencia in the Champion’s League I noticed a negative point that really irked me. Raul Meireles went in to win a ball and caught a defender’s arm on his chest. He went down in apparent agony clutching his face. Replays showed that the Portuguese international wasn’t touched anywhere near his face, and had only received a slight brush across his chest area.

Gary Speed – A Life Gone Too Soon

2011-11-28T21:15:00.004+02:00

I woke up yesterday morning to get my daily dose of the English Premiership news on the BBC when the newsreader announced that Gary Speed, manager of Wales had been found dead in his Chester home. I vacillated between unqualified shock and unrestrained sorrow as I digested the news and realized how terrible his loss would be not only to the Welsh team where the young players all looked up to him

Downing Deserves a Goal

2011-11-07T19:25:00.001+02:00

After a few frustrating draws, Liverpool again dropped more points in their home match against Swansea. The Reds created many chances and came close a few times including an Andy Carroll effort which struck the bar. They have now hit the bar ten times so far this season, more than any other team in the league. The majority of their attacks were initiated by their new left-winger, Stewart

Steve Kean - A Man on the Ropes

2011-11-03T12:53:00.007+02:00

In December last year, Blackburn Rovers were floundering in a lowly 13th position on the Premier league table and signs of turning the corner for an upsurge didn’t look too likely. New owners Venky’s London Limited seemed to have had enough of the charismatic English man Sam Allardyce who had only the previous season guided the team to an impressive mid-table finish. In what Sir Alex Ferguson

Luis Suarez - The Complete Striker

2011-11-01T17:40:00.000+02:00

Recently I wrote about the two sides of Luis Suarez, the brilliant and the impudent. Along the brilliant side, I’ve been noticing his defensive capabilities, and I have been impressed. He is an excellent defensive striker, one who puts the tackles in and is quick to get back to defend set pieces. If he loses the ball on one of his dribbles, he busts a gut to chase down the ball-carrier and

More Frustration for Liverpool

2011-10-24T17:33:00.000+02:00

After Liverpool’s frustrating draw against Manchester United, there was further exasperation as they dropped two more points against Norwich at Anfield on Saturday. With Lucas suspended, Craig Bellamy earned a place in the starting XI to play against the club where he started his professional career. And he made an impact with his pace, causing the Norwich defence a few problems. In the

Liverpool vs Man Utd. A Draw that Felt like a Loss.

2011-10-16T13:47:00.003+02:00

The clash of one of the fiercest rivalries. Not just in English football, but in World sport. Liverpool vs Manchester United. The battleground was set at Anfield, a place United had lost at in their previous three visits. In fact the last United player to score a winner at Anfield was Carlos Tevez. The first half was, predictably, a cagey affair, with a lot of shadow boxing in a congested

Can United break the Liverpool yoke?

2011-10-14T10:00:00.000+02:00

Ask any United supporter and they’d swear that Liverpool have held the Indian sign over them at Anfield in the last two seasons. Who can forget how a resurgent Liverpool led by the irrepressible Luis Suarez ran rings around what some United fans would argue was a makeshift defence in March this year. Nevertheless, it was a comprehensive victory that would surely have left a bitter taste in

The Brilliance and Impudence of Luis Suarez

2011-09-27T14:43:00.001+02:00

Since arriving in England in January 2011, Luis Suarez has set the Premier league alight. He scored on his debut for Liverpool against, and then almost single-handedly dismantled Manchester United in the 3 - 1 victory. In the opening six games of this season he has continued to bewilder defenders and wreak havoc in opposition goal boxes. His confidence and ability on the ball is fantastic, and

Jordan Henderson Not Quite the Star. Yet.

2011-09-24T18:36:00.000+02:00

Kenny Dalglish and Co at Liverpool FC spent heavily in the transfer window, spending over 100 million pounds. One of signings which caused a lot of excitement at Merseyside was that of Jordan Henderson, a 21 year-old up-and-coming star from Sunderland. The Reds had to fork out 16 million for the youngster, a heavily inflated price probably mainly due to the fact that he’s English. That’s a big

Sammy Lee

2011-07-11T12:20:00.000+02:00

Sammy Lee has left his position as the assistant manager of Liverpool Football club "by mutual consent". Lee played the supporting role to Kenny Dalglish who had recently brought in Steve Clarke to also assist him. I’ve always liked Lee and when Rafa Benitez was ruining Liverpool, I felt Benitez should’ve been sacked and Sammy Lee be given the temporary role of managing Liverpool . Lee first

A Historic Day for Liverpool

2011-05-02T15:41:00.000+02:00

1 May 2011. A very significant day for all associated with Liverpool Football Club. It is the exact day 21 years ago that Liverpool last won the Top Division Title. It was also the anniversary of Kenny Dalglish's last game with the Reds. It was also Jamie Carragher's 665th appearance for the team. That moves him into equal 2nd spot, level with Ray Clemence and Emlyn Hughes, in all time

Team Kits for Babies

2011-03-02T10:50:00.000+02:00

A big part of supporting a football team, or any sports team for that matter, is acquiring some of the teams' memorabilia. These days you can get mugs, key-rings, posters, scarves and all sorts of other day-to-day items emblazoned with your favourite team’s logo. Obviously the most important and most coveted of all memorabilia, and the item that is easiest to show your support for the team, is

Best Extreme Sports Video

2011-02-16T12:07:00.000+02:00

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Beckham's Goal from Halfway Line (Video)

2011-02-14T08:55:00.001+02:00

Tottenham Hotspurs Manager Harry Redknapp is still hoping he can secure David Beckham when the midfielder’s contract with LA Galaxy expires in November. Beckham has been training with Spurs during the Major League Soccer off-season and Redknapp has been extremely impressed by what he has seen in training from the veteran. Redknapp is particularly excited about the possible prospect of Beckham

Gary Neville Retires

2011-02-07T09:26:00.001+02:00

Gary Neville announced his retirement from football last week. Neville spent his entire career, spanning almost twenty years, at Manchester United. You always have to respect players who are loyal (and who don’t get pushed away) to one club, it is something that has become increasingly rare these days. He played 602 games for United and won 85 England caps, but he’s been under pressure to

What is Maxi?

2011-02-04T13:24:00.001+02:00

Liverpool won their third consecutive game under new manager Kenny Dalglish when they beat Stoke City 2-0. The side Kenny put out was hugely different to one ‘Pool fans were used to, with Fabio Aurelio and Glen Johnson playing in more advanced roles to give the Reds some much needed width. The most promising aspect about the line-up was the absence of Maxi Rodriguez. I have never been able to

Coaches Stay on the Ball

2011-02-02T11:44:00.000+02:00

Many players in the premier League consider going into coaching after they retire from the game. Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar has just announced his plan to retire and the end of the current season, and the club is already talking about keeping him on as an assistant goalie coach. A similar plan is probably on the cards for veteran midfielder Ryan Giggs who might eventually

It's a corner, Ref!

2011-01-26T11:49:00.001+02:00

I always think it’s funny how players take a shot at goal, they miss by a mile, and then appeal for the corner. As if the only way the ball could have ended up in row Z of the stands was if it took the slightest deflection from the 'keeper’s fingertips. I guess it just comes down to ego; professional footballers can’t let the supporters think that they might have had a crap shot. So if the

Parkour Shoes Boost Performance and Mobility

2011-01-19T11:09:00.002+02:00

Parkour is a physical or athletic discipline where participants move as efficiently as possible through, around, across, up or over various obstacles in different environments using their physical abilities. Abilities that are often used include running, leaping, jumping, vaulting, rolling and other similar movements. Any individual who is interested in performing this activity should wear

Managerial Merry-Go-Round

2011-01-10T12:31:00.000+02:00

In the Barclays Premier League, this festive season has definitely been “Silly Season” in terms of the employment-life of Club Managers. Big names such as Chris Hughton, Sam Allardyce and Roy Hodgson have all been unceremonsly axed by their respective clubs, and all have come as rather a surprise. Chris Hughton seemed to be doing a great job at Newcastle United. They had blasted 5 goals past