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…
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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…
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…
This Week In Transfers: Griezmann goes, Tielemans returns, and Arn-out-ovic
Barcelona finally get Griezmann, Tielemans returns to the Premier League, Arnautovic finally leaves England, and one club smashed its own transfer record. There has…
Manchester City and Liverpool’s summer of calm points to another two horse race next season
While some of the rival club’s below them have spent the summer to date scrambling to sell players and recruit new ones, Manchester City…
The five most expensive French players of all time
Two-time World Cup winners and the current holders, the French can certainly play a bit. French football has a long and distinguished history, with players such…
Five top players still available on a free transfer this summer
A rule which changed football forever, the Bosman ruling in 1995 gave players greater power than ever in choosing their footballing futures. Each season,…
Six much cheaper alternatives to Wilfried Zaha for cashstrapped Arsenal
Arsenal’s pursuit of Wilfried Zaha is looking unlikely, with Crystal Palace refusing to budge on their valuation of the in-demand forward. Unai Emery’s transfer budget…
Bohs hold their own against Chelsea, redemption for Batshuayi, and Molloy scores a belter
Redemption for Chelsea’s forgotten players, Eric Molloy scores a goal to remember, a 14-year-old makes his debut and more talking points from Frank Lampard’s…
Five major issues facing Man United boss Solskjaer ahead of next season
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently embarking on his first pre-season campaign as Manchester United manager, looking to improve following a disappointing campaign last time…
Ranking the five biggest transfers in football history
Atletico Madrid’s stunning £113m capture of Benfica forward Joao Felix catapulted the talented teenager into the list of most expensive transfers of all-time. It is yet…
Five stars of the Copa America who would thrive in the Premier League
The Copa America came to its tumultuous ending on Sunday evening as an excellent Brazil side saw off the admirable challenge of rank outsiders…