Tag Archives: Portsmouth

Who is the greatest scorer of golazos in the history of the Premier League? Full disclosure here: we’re using a fairly narrow definition of what one might call a golazo merchant. Generally speaking, a golazo simply refers to an amazing goal, which is quite a broad category. Seeing as the …

In a refreshing change from the often predictable nature of modern football, the opening weeks of the Premier League has thrown up its fair share of shocks and surprises. Whilst Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool appear to have picked up from where they left off last season, the rest of the division …

Loyalty. It’s a word often banded around in footballing circles, usually when there is a lack of it. However some players have it in spades, and stick with their club through the good times and the bad. The Premier League era has seen several cases of top talents choosing to …

The Portuguese have long had an influence on English football’s top division, with a host of the nation’s greatest ever players having plied their trade in the Premier League. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and Ricardo Carvalho have all played key roles in title-winning teams, but which of their compatriots …

Having guided Newcastle to an upset victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park this weekend, Steve Bruce joined an exclusive club of managers to have taken charge of 400 Premier League games. The Newcastle boss became just the seventh man to achieve the feat, an achievement that is a testament …

After plundering an impressive 29 goals in the Championship last season, Norwich striker Teemu Pukki has seemingly taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, leading the early scoring charts with five goals from the opening three games. While it may seem rare, the 29-year-old is certainly not …

It is the latest in our growing library of quizzes, and this time we want to test your knowledge of some of the Premier League’s greatest ever goalscorers. There’s no greater feeling in football than watching your team wheel away in celebration after scoring a goal. Whether it be a …

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 League’s greatest journeymen. The brilliant beanpole’s 21-year professional career took in spells at 11 different clubs, whilst an international record of 22 goals in 42 caps …

Former England striker Peter Crouch has announced his retirement from football. The Premier League‘s ultimate journeyman has decided to call time on his lengthy career, having been released by Burnley at the end of last season. The 38-year-old spent more than 21 years as a professional, playing for 11 clubs …

There comes a time when every player has to close the curtain on their career, when the legs just don’t work like they used to before. Some decide to retire at the very top, whilst others drop down the leagues as they bid to continue playing as long as physically possible. …