Less than two weeks ago, Arsenal legend George Eastham celebrated his 75th birthday, in comfortable retirement in South Africa. He is best remembered by his peers as a skillful inside forward with an exceptional eye for a pass. Qualities that led to 19 England caps and selection to the 1966 World Cup squad.

By Chris Wright

Just look at him, the dirty flirt!

Wes Sneijder has been busy this morning, cork-screwing his metaphorical dagger into the hearts of thousands of Manchester United fans across the globe by regaling Dutch daily AD with tales of just how close he came to turning up at Old Trafford over the summer:

"I just felt that it was close, yes [I thought I was going to join Manchester United].

Alvaro Fernandez says, "Eh Dallas? You want history? I got 'ya history right heee." (I know he's not an Italian mobster. But it just works better). Just when you think MLS has popped the cork on some history and plopped back on a recliner to take stock of the full measure of its accomplishment, Seattle storms Castle Monterrey and, well, did it again a week later.

'Transfer snub' round up: Man United, Liverpool, Jagielka, Cork, Forlan and Mourinho

Who's snubbing who?

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Jack Cork, a part of the Chelsea academy since he was nine, follows in the footsteps of several of our older youth squad members in departing the Blues. He has signed a four-year deal with newly-promoted Championship side Southampton after spending last season on loan at Burnley. He also delivered a little parting comment about Chelsea's youth system on his Twitter account (which was promptly deleted).

Fabio Borini is expected to line up for Swansea tomorrow in the play off final against Reading in what is considered as the richest game in the world as whoever wins is promoted into the Premier League. Borini found is chances at Chelsea limited to say the least and as we all know had to go out on loan to find himself regular first team football and we have to hold our hands up and say he has done well.

Jack Cork has spoken of the situation he finds himself at in a key point in his career and doesn't see his future with Chelsea. Featured in the Mirror, Cork has spoken of his intention to see out the remainder of this season and to then decide and see what happens. He said:

"I just want to finish my season and reflect on it at the end and see what everyone wants me to do, I'm not sure yet.

Jack Cork has spoken of the situation he finds himself at in a key point in his career and doesn't see his future with Chelsea. Featured in the Mirror, Cork has spoken of his intention to see out the remainder of this season and to then decide and see what happens. He said:

"I just want to finish my season and reflect on it at the end and see what everyone wants me to do, I'm not sure yet.

From a Welsh wine bar owner to Alan Cork's beard, via Gazza and Giggs genius, here are some of our favourite recollections.

Gems of the Lower Leagues: Jack Cork is a post from: Just Football

by Theo Fan

21 year old Jack Cork, son of former Wimbledon player and current Sheffield United assistant manager Alan Cork, is currently enjoying the best form of his early career. Under the new and more creative style of Burnley manager Eddie Howe the young midfielder is being looked to to provide his skills and work rate in midfield with a regularity that highlights just how much his exciting brand of midfield play brings to the table.