Blackpool manager Ian Holloway. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) When the Premier League adopted the policy of registering a 25 man squad plus youth system products, I thought the days of hearing about the Premier League fining teams...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Sergio Torres (Hidden) celebrates with fans after scoring the second goal for Crawley Town. (Credit Image: © Paul Childs/Action Images/ZUMAPRESS.com) While it took four days for the third round of the FA Cup to be completed, the thirty matches of...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

On Thursday, Sepp Blatter will announce whose bids will win the FIFA World Cup for 2018 and 2022. (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) Thursday is D-Day. For seven bids, their hopes of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup will be gone....
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

FIFA President Sepp Blatter. (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) On Monday, much to the chagrin of most on the England World Cup bid committee, the BBC aired a Panorama special over allegations that certain members voting on the hosts of the 2018...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Owen Coyle wasn't happy early, but he was happy late as Bolton came back to draw Blackpool 2-2. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMAPRESS.com) Bolton have been a joy to watch this season. I know that's not exactly an earth shattering statement, but...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Paragraph two of this piece finally was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. It was yet another asinine American Premier League blogger crying like an eighteen month old who was told they couldn't get their favorite candy bar in the...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Could Drogba be doing this on Sunday? This was Chelsea's opener against Arsenal from February. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) While this weekend is all about the battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, there are still a few intriguing...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Mainz head coach Thomas Tuchel smiles during a press conference on Thursday. Mainz is surprisingly topping the Bundesliga table undefeated and faces TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday. (Credit Image: © DPA/ZUMApress.com) I would like to take this...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

JOHN TERRY (R) celebrates with GAEL KAKUTA after scoring the first goal for Chelsea against Olympique Marseille. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com Thoughts on Premier League and Bundesliga sides in the Champions League on Tuesday * I was...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

* Nemanja Vidic admits that Manchester United's defending is a worry. Thanks for telling us what everyone has already thought out loud. What's sad is, I really wonder if Rio Ferdinand returning from his injury woes would instantly help? Based on...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Things won't be as testy as the non handshake between John Terry and Wayne Bridge last season when Chelsea travel to Eastlands Saturday. Credit Image: © Alan Walter/Daily Mail/ZUMA Press) This weekend's Premier League action is highlighted by the...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Mainz continue to top the Bundesliga, but for how long? (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) After a full slate of fixtures midweek, the Bundesliga returns this weekend with the table slowly starting to sort itself out. However, it's still a little...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Will Sir Alex Ferguson have a new contract policy for his players to deal with? I don't think so. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) Being the current owners of Manchester United can't be easy. For starters, most of your fans just don't...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Everton manager David Moyes. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) ...to give a non committal answer, it might be. It has not been the greatest of starts at Goodison Park this season. Currently, only West Ham United are below Everton in...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!

Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov (L) scores the second goal for his side. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) Dimitar Berbatov showed why Manchester United paid thirty million pounds for him as his hat trick was the difference in a 3-2...
[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!