Manchester United are widely expected to sign Kevin Strootman this morning or tomorrow at the very latest. And it looks like they have found a player with some common sense as he refused to comment on a potential move while representing Holland Under-21s. Betting on the PSV Eindhoven youngster moving to Old Trafford was suspended [.
Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah is making a daily video diary from the European Under-21 Championships in Israel. The hot topic in his first installment was a table tennis dispute with Manchester United new boy Wilfried Zaha. With the players seemingly a bit unsure about the rules, they both left the table claiming victory.
England goalscorer Alex Oxlade Chamberlain came in for some minor criticism during the 2-2 draw with Brazil after being spotted staking a claim for Neymar's shirt during the game. The Arsenal midfielder struck up a shirt-swap deal with Brazil's Barca-bound pin-up boy in the middle of the match. ITV pundits Gareth Southgate and, particularly, Roy [.
FK Željezničar Sarajevo midfielder Nermin Zolotić suffered the sort of broken leg destined to sicken millions of YouTube viewers during this week's Bosnia-Herzegovina Premier League match with HK Zrinjski Mostar. The 19-year-old ended up with the lower section of his leg trapped underneath the boot of an opponent, with the remainder of his leg at [.
Ο χαιρετισμός του Γιώργου Κατίδη! by kokoretsi AEK Athens midfielder Giorgos Katidis has been banned for life from the Greece national team after celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. The 20-year-old ex-Greece under-19 team skipper marked his winning goal against Veria with a straight-armed gesture.
It looks like Arsenal and England star Alex Oxlade Chamberlain doesn't have a future as a voiceover artist when he hangs up his boots. The young midfielder had a few reading problems as he attempted to lend his voice to a video celebrating the FA's 150th anniversary. The Ox seemed to particularly enjoy attributing England's [.
Arsenal youngster Emmanuel Frimpong has stirred things up ahead of Sunday's north London derby in his own unique way. The midfielder, currently on loan at Fulham, pretended to put a Tottenham scarf down his pants during a live stream video broadcast.
Training session bust-ups were a key component of Mario Balotelli's time at Manchester City. But he hasn't blotted his AC Milan copybook just yet. His training ground wrestling match with French youngster M'Baye Niang was all in good humour. Balotelli formed a formidable tag-team with Kevin Constant before launching a surprise attack on Niang.
Blackpool youngster Tom Ince was the star of the show as England under 21s beat Sweden 4-0 in a friendly at the Banks's Stadium in Walsall. The Liverpool transfer target slid in to score the opening goal. Jonjo Shelvey added a second to make up for an earlier miss (we're going to give that its [...]
This was the goal of 2012, according to the 2012 FIFA Puskas Award. A long-range, controlled volley from Miroslav Stoch for Turkish side Fenerbahce against Genclerbirligi was deemed to be the best strike of last year. The Slovakian beat the likes of Lionel Messi, Radamel Falcao and Neymar to win the honour.
Oldham Athletic winger Lee Croft has denied he racially abused a ball-boy during a mid-game row on Saturday. Croft was seen ranting at the Sheffield United youngster after he petulantly kicked the ball away to waste time before a Latics throw-in. The 27-year-old denied his rant included any racist language.
Roberto Mancini has advised fellow Premier League managers to "shut up" after a touchline squabble with Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert. The pair clashed over a tackle on City's Gareth Barry by Villa youngster Joe Bennett. The prompted Mancini to observe: "There are some managers it is better to shut up.
Sunderland youngster Connor Wickham bagged his first England under 21 goal in last night's 1-0 win over Norway. The ex-Ipswich striker pounced on indecision in the Norwegian defence to score the only goal of the game. The victory ensured England topped their European Under 21 Championships qualifying group and will be seeded in today's play-off [.
Frank Lampard collects a brace from a spot kick and a header. Jermain Defoe combines with Alex
Oxlade - Chamberlain in an Arsenal- Spurs hook up to score a third. James Milner collects a fourth
after a clever interchange involving Tom Cleverley and Theo Walcott. And Leighton Baines finishes
off hapless Moldova with a deflected free kick.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was an unexpected visitor for yesterday's Championship play-off final between Crystal Palace and Watford. The Special One's appearance at Wembley sparked a series of theories, the most plausible of which is that he was running the rule over Watford's on-loan Chelsea midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.
Spurs, Fulham and Aston Villa will head the race for Watford star Matej Vydra if the Hornets fail to make it to the Premier League. The 21-year-old is one of a host of Udinese players currently on loan at Vicarage Road. His 22 goals have been instrumental as Gianfranco Zola's side have pushed for [..
A young Liverpool fan desperate to meet hero Fernando Torres ended up becoming part of Chelsea's Europa League trophy presentation. Louis Kearns, aged 11, had been at the match with his dad. As Chelsea's players made their way past Louis' seat, he was desperate to get up close and personal with Torres and former Liverpool [.
Spurs are hopeful of beating Liverpool to the £6.5 million signing of Blackpool winger Tom Ince, according to the Mirror. Chief executive Daniel Levy is keen to do business with the Seasiders as soon as possible and whisk the England under-21 international away from his dad, Bloomfield Road boss Paul, before their rivals start to [.
"I speak not just for me for I am only Jack Robinson, a Liverpool fringe player but with the voice of a thousand men. Most notably Patrice Evra, Asamoah Gyan, Tony Pulis and Sir Alex Ferguson."
Now, this might not go down too well down Anfield Way. Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has voiced his frustration and disappointment at the way Michael Owen's potential was managed by Liverpool claiming the Reds overplayed the prolific poacher and thereby stunted his ascendancy to become one the game's greats.
In the fallout from yesterday's match between Liverpool and Manchester United, some Kopites are pondering who exactly was lunging in with two feet off the ground in the incident that saw midfielder Jonjo Shelvey sent-off. While Shelvey's dive and scissor movement was deemed to be reckless, this conveniently paused freeze-frame shows that Manchester United defender [.
Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey admits to having held talks with the Scottish FA about the
prospect of turning out for them at international level.
The 20-year-old playmaker was born in England and has represented the Three Lions at youth
level.
He could, however, switch allegiance as his grandfather was born in Scotland.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that midfielder Jack Wilshere is ready to return to
playing within the next month or so.
Wilshere, 20, has not been in action since suffering a pre-season injury last year and his
absence leaves a void in the Gunners' midfield, particularly after the departure of Alex Song to
Barcelona earlier this summer.
Paolo Di Canio says he is tempted to slap Sunderland youngster Connor Wickham to ensure he fulfils his potential. The Black Cats boss is keen to see the 20-year-old live up to the expectations that came when he arrived on Wearside from Ipswich for £8.1 million two years ago. He said: "Maybe, with this guy, [.
Wycombe goalkeeper Jordan Archer was barged to the ground by a Gillingham supporter during last night's televised League Two match. As he bent over to place the ball for a goal-kick, a Gills supporter charged and jumped at Archer during the closing moments. The Tottenham youngster, on loan at the Chairboys, was uninjured and able [.
The biggest talking point of Wigan's victory over Newcastle this afternoon was this outrageous tackle from Callum McManaman. The Latics youngster put Newcastle full-back Massadio Haidara in hospital with a crazy knee-high challenge, which went unpunished by referee Mark Halsey.
Newcastle's 21 year old local lad Paul Dummett could be playing at Hampden Park in January, after St. Mirren beat Aberdeen in the quarterfinals of the Scottish League Cup, following a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win at the Pittodrie Stadium last night. Paul Dummett doing very well on loan at St. Mirren He likes playing [.
Newcastle bad boy Nile Ranger has been banned from training with the first-team until he can go six weeks without turning up late. Manager Alan Pardew is sick of the striker's tardiness and has told him he won't be considered for selection until he manages a prolonged stint of turning up on time for training.
Manchester United star Ryan Tunnicliffe has been charged with drink-driving. The 19-year-old midfielder was arrested after a car collided with a van in Heywood, Greater Manchester, on Saturday afternoon. Police said a Range Rover was involved in a collision with a van and then the wall of a house. Tunnicliffe was charged with driving with [.
Any youngster who is at Newcastle United these days knows that it they are good enough, by being impressive in training and keeping their heads down, they will have every chance to play in the Newcastle first team, and it doesn't matter what age they are if you are good enough you are old [...]
Arsenal's 5-1 thrashing of West Ham last night was initially overshadowed by what looked like a very nasty injury to Hammers defender Dan Potts. The 18-year-old full-back was involved in a horrible clash of heads with Arsenal's Bacary Sagna, which left him motionless on the floor for 15 minutes. The youngster was stretchered off the [.
The Arsenal youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain received accollades for his polished performance (in
the first half) of England's 5-0 demolition of Moldova on Friday, but he doesn't in the slightest
think that he is the finished product just yet and still has a lot to learn from the more
experienced members of the England team.
The Arsenal youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was roundly applauded for his performance in
England's 5-0 win over Moldova on Friday, but Roy Hodgson was at pains to point out that although
he ran his socks off in the first half, he didn't contribute much in the second before being taken
off. Hodgson made it clear that [.
Looking back at the start of the season (I know it has only just begun and we haven't played
that many games but allow me to indulge in it) and especially after the departure of Alex Song, at
that time I really thought that Francis Coquelin would be a confirmed starter. It's no rocket
science that he is one who could play in a similar role to the one vacated by Song.
Arsenal chasing young Leicester defender by AM Arsenal have joined the race to sign talented young
defender Liam Moore from Leicester City according to Metro. Tottenham, Everton, Aston Villa and
Manchester United have already been tracking the youngster's progress for some time now. But now
United and Arsenal are considered to be favorites to land [.
David Beckham's eldest son Brooklyn had a trial at Chelsea yesterday. The 13-year-old joined in a training session with the Blues' under-14 setup. He had previously played for the LA Galaxy's under-14 team but is on the lookout for a new a team since his dad quit MLS and moved the family back to London [.
Liverpool's Jay Spearing has a great opportunity to further his career after the youngster
joined Owen Coyle's Bolton Wanderers on transfer deadline day. The loan move is just the latest in
a number of young midfielders Coyle has helped develop at the club.
Spearing, who signed a new contract with Liverpool back in May, has dropped down the pecking
order at Anfield following the £15m arrival of Joe Allen.
Former Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel has secured a big-money move to Zenit St. Petersburg after
Manchester United chose not to step up their pursuit of the Belgium international last month.
United were reportedly quoted a fee over €30 million for the 23-year old and after regarding
the sum as too high, the Premier League runners-up took themselves out of the running.
Just days too late to sneak into a starring role in Margaret Thatcher's funeral, David Luiz has reinvented himself as a Chelsea Pensioner. The Chelsea centre-back donned the outfit for his fancy dress joint birthday party with team-mate John Obi Mikel. Blues youngster Marko Marin thankfully tweeted photos of the party for the world to [.
Wigan Athletic midfielder James McCarthy has been threatened with violence by Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni if he cannot shake off his shyness. Trapattoni wants the former Hamilton youngster to come out of his shell and make his presence felt on the international stage. And if he doesn't, his national team manager will punch [.
