It’s not unusual for Football Twitter to have exhaustive discussions over the most trivial of topics, be it a showdown between Taylor Swift and Lionel Messi, or judging whether Phil Foden looks like a cat, push it hard enough and even the most bizarre narratives will gain traction on the platform. The latest topic of …
Crystal Palace have had a tough start to 2023. Winless in their last six games across all competitions, the London side are struggling to impress under Patrick Vieira. Their most recent loss to Manchester United marked their fourth loss in six games this year so far. Even though they are still quite a distance away …
In August 2021, Burnley, led by their manager Sean Dyche, fielded a starting XI against Liverpool that broke a record standing since 1998. Below is a picture of that game. Can you guess what record it was? Cannot guess? Let us enlighten you. The Clarets became the first team since Charlton Athletic in 1998-99 to …
Liverpool fans hoping for a resurgence from their side against Wolves were let down in grand fashion, as the Reds walked away from Molineux having endured a 3-0 humiliation. As has become a feature for Liverpool this season, the game saw a passive start from the away side, as they were on the receiving end …
Very few clubs outside of the Premier League in England get talked about as much as Wrexham have been lately. Ever since their takeover by celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2020, the club has been thrust into the limelight for multiple reasons. The club was subject to a documentary called Welcome to …
Mykhaylo Mudryk has been a constant topic of discussion ever since he completed his sensational move to Chelsea. The Blues gazumped rivals Arsenal at the eleventh hour to acquire the Ukrainian’s services for a reported fee of £88m. Following the official announcement of the transfer, the 22-year-old was presented in front of the Stamford Bridge …
Being English football’s top flight, the Premier League receives an unprecedented amount of viewers. Composed of the nation’s biggest clubs, the Prem is a global phenomenon attracting eyeballs from all over the world, so much so that the rest of the divisions often receive no attention at all. The conversation on Football forums is usually …
In the realm of football, there are certain expressions or occurrences that have become as by the numbers as they can get. The game’s been around forever, and gradually, it has developed its own linguistic flavour, with terms and phrases spouted incessantly by basically every individual in the sport. Bits of inside lingo have carried …
The turbulence at Goodison Park continues, and Everton’s game against Southampton on Saturday displayed everything wrong with the club in a nutshell. The Toffees had been winless in 6 before taking on Southampton, having picked up a solitary point in that period. The dire displays on the pitch have led to plenty of protests in …
It has been a good few days for Chelsea. Not only did they complete the loan signing of young talent Joao Felix, but they also acquired Arsenal target and highly rated young talent Mykhaylo Mudryk for almost 100 Million Euros. This, to go with other signings like Benoît Badiashile, David Fofana and others. Safe to say, …
There are few individuals as divisive as Thogden on the Football YouTuber scene, and the use of ‘divisive’ might actually be an undersell in this case. Despite boasting a subscriber count of 1 million+ on YouTube, the English Vlogger is mostly loathed by Football fans. Reasons for this include his amateurish and slapdash opinions, as …
Wales icon and Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale surprised everyone on Monday, as he released a statement announcing his retirement from the beautiful game. The 33-year-old had been plying his trade for MLS side LAFC prior to the announcement, and the general expectation was that he would continue doing so. But with his World Cup …
It’s tough to be a Chelsea fan these days. There’s a storm of poor results that has left Graham Potter on the radar of unpleasant fans and the fading attack has only led to lacklustre performances. The result — Chelsea sits in the 10th position in the Premier League and ten points away from the …
Liverpool have been highly successful as a club in the last few years. Champions League and Premier League success has been achieved and this, in small part, can be directly traced to their owners FSG. FSG or Fenway Sports Group Holding is an American sports holding group that owns multiple teams apart from the legacy …
Once a promising world talent who rubbed shoulders with Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi, Alexis Sanchez is now edging toward the end of his career at Olympique Marseille in Ligue 1. The 34-year-old Chilean attacker has made his way to France after long stints with Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Inter Milan. He’s had …
Football is a sport that is loved and enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It needs no introduction. Put simply, football is a game that requires skill, endurance, and teamwork, and it can bring people together in a way that few other activities can. But it is not always happy-go-lucky in the sport. …
There is never a shortage of bizarre items that creep their way onto Football Twitter, from outlandish debates to peculiar narratives, FT can be a real cesspit for everything that makes your mind wobble. But occasionally, and we stress occasionally, a bit of gold finds its way onto the platform, much like this Francis Bourgeois …