Fan culture in football has evolved in numerous ways over the past few years, especially in regard to fanfare around players. In the past, supporters would usually sport their favourite player’s names on their backs, or turn to face paint on occasion. In certain rare cases, fan-sponsored statues of beloved players would pop up, and …
To celebrate the upcoming 130th anniversary of the club, Newcastle United have recently dropped a brand new special edition 4th kit along with sponsors Castore. The Magpies have enjoyed a storied history, featuring 4 League titles and 6 FA Cups in terms of silverware, and numerous legends including the likes of Alan Shearer, Paul Gascoigne, …
The King Power certainly isn’t the place to be these days, unless you’re in it for the memes. Bottom of the table, one win in 9, 24 goals conceded. Safe to say, Leicester City are in a spot of bother. After a truly miserable transfer window with key departures in Wesley Fofana and Kasper Schmeichel …
Calling Son Heung-Min a pretty sound fella would actually be an understatement, as the South Korean is usually a universally loved delight. You’d have to dig a pretty steep hole to find some dirt on the forward, and aside from a few rash challenges, there likely isn’t anything to place against our claim. The 30-year-old …
Containing Dinamo Zagreb, AC Milan, RB Salzburg and Chelsea, Group E of this season’s Champions League was far from the most competitive on paper. Many predicted the London outfit to steamroll their way to progression, with Milan finishing 2nd and moving further as well. However, the reality was far less straightforward, as Chelsea lost and …
With 4 wins on the trot, Chelsea seems back on track under new Gaffer Graham Potter. The 47-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge after former manager Thomas Tuchel was shockingly sacked by Todd Boehly and co. The German, who won the Champions League and Club World Cup with Chelsea, was shown the exit door following a …
As part of yesterday’s Champion League entertainment, Chelsea faced AC Milan at the historic San Siro. Heading into the game, both sides were on 4 points and needed a positive result to increase their chances of progressing further. In the reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge, the Blues battered the Rossoneri 3-0, who were gunning for …
It should be common knowledge by this point – Newcastle United have won the lottery in Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder arrived at St James’ Park during the winter window last season and instantly became a pivotal figure for the Magpies. At the time, many sneered at his reported price tag of €50m, but those …
After being thoroughly outclassed by Arsenal at the Emirates and playing out a tiresome draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham Hotspur looked a side out of sorts. Antonio Conte‘s men desperately needed a win to break out of their rut, as they travelled to the Amex to take on Brighton and Hove Albion. The Seagulls have …
The critics were writing him off, the fans couldn’t stop trolling and the curtains had seemingly been drawn on a storied career. But what a difference a single goal makes. After a dreadful showing against Omonia Nicosia, Cristiano Ronaldo was ‘finished’ in the eyes of many. Benched against Everton, the Manchester United striker once again …
It seems as if all the stars are headed to the Emirates these days. Last match-day we had the ‘Ted Lasso’ duo of Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt survey Arsenal‘s commanding win over Spurs. And this match-day we had another duo, albeit from a different field. Arsenal welcomed a struggling Liverpool on the evening, with …
On the 1st anniversary of their club’s takeover, Newcastle United delivered a performance that shows exactly how far they’ve come. A tie against Brentford has proved to be a tricky contest for many, but the Magpies made it look like child’s play. Under Eddie Howe, the side has shown immense progression, which fans already got …
It is no secret that in the realm of sportswear brands, Nike are the indomitable king. Its competitors regularly come up second best to the Swoosh, especially when revenues are factored into the equation. Be it the iconic sneakers that dominate pop culture, the frankly brilliant marketing campaigns or the bonafide superstars that sport the …
As the Newcastle 11 lined up at St James’ Park before kickoff against Brentford, a familiar cheer rang throughout the venue. The elation and excitement has been present at Tyneside since the beginning of the season and has only escalated as games have gone by. The Magpies have lost just once in 9 games and …
Wembley recently played host to a massive fixture, as the USWNT came up against the England Women. The game, which saw the World Champions lock horns with the Euro holders, attracted a crowd of 76,000+ to Wembley. The figure reflects the growing popularity of women’s football, and for good reason too, as the game was …
Graham Potter’s rise to the top is nothing short of exemplary, from the Seagulls to Stamford Bridge, the details are fairytale-esque. Of course, failing to make a mark at Chelsea would leave a blemish on the story, but the Englishman seems more than up for it. While the name may not be as alluring as …
The ‘Ted Lasso‘ crew appear to be on a tour of London, and more specifically, its most iconic football venues. It all began with a trip to the Emirates, just in time for rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur to lock horns. Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) and Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) were both spotted among the …