Five major issues facing Unai Emery at Arsenal this summer
After the Arsene Wenger dynasty came to an end last summer, Arsenal boss Unai Emery enjoyed a mixed debut season having taken charge at the…
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Kaka, Ronaldinho & Zidane – The maddest attempted transfers in Premier League history
Some of the world’s greatest talents could have ended up in England or playing for vastly different teams were it not for bad luck,…
Mourinho impressed by Dundalk, Jack Byrne is Rovers’ Scholes, and the Belfield Brawl to end ’em all
Three observations from the League of Ireland this week, featuring Dundalk’s Champions League exploits, Shamrock Rovers’ big win over SK Brann, Jack Byrne puts…
Analysis: Would Bruno Fernandes fit in at Manchester United?
As the new season approaches, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will certainly be hoping that Manchester United can bolster their midfield before their Premier League campaign…
Five really smart Premier League signings that have gone under the radar
The transfer window is in full swing, and unsurprisingly the top six teams are commanding the most attention. There has been some attention paid…
Brown ale, Mars bars and video games – The most iconic sponsors in football history
When the right club jersey meets the right sponsor, it can result in aesthetic perfection in a football shirt. In light of a certain…
The six players to have scored the most penalties in Premier League history
Unerring technique and ice-cold temperament are just two traits needed for the perfect penalty-taker, with the high-pressure situation even causing some of the game’s greats to show…
Transfer Rumour Mill: The football journalists potentially joining major US sports site
Who’s going where and why? It’s the transfer market for football writers! The cat has been thrown amongst the pigeons in the world of…
Four revolutionary innovations in the last 30 years that changed football forever
Four innovations from the past thirty years that changed football and the Premier League forever, including video games, satellite television, and cutting-edge boots. It…
Five of the Premier League’s biggest managerial downgrades ever
The departure of a great manager leaves a huge void at any club, and whilst there have been successful transitions, there are some clubs who…
The five most expensive defenders of all time
Sir Alex Ferguson once said that “Attack wins you games, but defence wins you titles.” There was once a time when defenders were relatively undervalued…
10 of the most iconic commentary moments in football history
Whilst there is no substitute for witnessing the game’s greatest moments in a packed stadium of thousands, there have been moments throughout football history…
Five AFCON stars who could thrive in the Premier League
The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations will come to end on Friday with two of the tournaments entertainers battling it out…
All of the major transfers involving Irish players this summer
Tracking all of the major transfer deals featuring Irish footballers in this summer’s transfer market, from the Premier League and Championship to the League…
Tweets of the Week – Peter Crouch memes and Roy Keane taking the piss
The best and funniest football-related tweets of the week, featuring Peter Crouch’s retirement, Steve Bruce going to Newcastle, Roy Keane being Roy Keane, and…
Five of Peter Crouch’s most memorable footballing moments
Ever-popular former England forward Peter Crouch announced his retirement from football this week, bringing an end to a nomadic career for one of the Premier…
Podcast: Five Premier League players who need to step up next season
After a short summer break The Football Faithful podcast is back doing what it does best, chewing the fat about the beautiful. With the…
Dundalk & Rovers European optimism, 14-year-old debutants, and Bray’s lack of killer instinct
Three observations from the League of Ireland this week, including the mixed results in Europe, Frank Lampard’s first games in charge of Chelsea against…