French football is in chaos after claims emerged of discussions to enforce racial quotas in youth academies.The national federation's (FFF) technical director Francois Blaquart has been suspended and France coach Laurent Blanc, who took over…
The play in the first 70 yards of the pitch so far this season has resembled glimpses of greatness. But the action in the final third has instead brought back memories of my Great Grandmother…
Another unpleasant side of football has begun to make itself known in recent times, and the reports concerning Ravel Morrison’s contract dispute at Manchester United is just one of the many examples of young footballers…
Manchester United missed the opportunity to complete another treble after losing out to the old enemy at Wembley this afternoon. The Red Devils were nowhere near their best on the day much to the frustration…
Newcastle United have placed central defender Steven Taylor on the transfer list at St James' Park after talks over a new contract hit the buffers. The 24-year-old's current deal runs out at the end of…
The excitement is building as the Christmas period begins and it is now just a matter of days until the January transfer window opens. Plenty of festive football for everyone to tuck in to before…
Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick said he fears an Inter Milan backlash in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final.The European Champions were soundly beaten in the Milan derby at the weekend, leaving their…
The transfer window always reminds me of Christmas. Full of expectation, excitement and then suddenly it becomes something an anti-climax once it is over. Some are happy with their presents, while others are left seething…
Clint Dempsey's sixth goal of the season was enough for Fulham to see off 10-man Liverpool at Craven Cottage with the Reds seeing midfielder Jay Spearing controversially sent off. The 23-year old, standing in for…
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew praised midfielder Joey Barton after his man of the match performance in their 4-1 win over Wolves.Goals from Kevin Nolan, Shola Ameobi, Peter Lovenkrands and Jonas Gutierrez helped lift Pardew's men…