Aidan Russell Luka Modric is the epitome of finesse, skill and unparalleled vision on a football pitch. The Croatian has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the most revered players of his generation. A true footballing icon with a multitude of honours and a remarkable legacy. Contentsshow 1Humble Beginnings 2Rise To Prominence 3Style Of Play … Read more
In the realm of football management, certain figures stand out as revolutionaries. Pioneers who not only change the sport for good through their success and innovation but through the exquisite football they play. With an unwavering commitment to attractive, attacking football, Zalgallo’s football made a statement that swept across the sport. Football was art, and … Read more
Mesut Ozil is a name synonymous with both elegance and vision on a football pitch. His affiliation with the ‘assist’ came to define him as a true generational figure in the European game. Across 427 appearances he provided a stunning 262 assists within an incredible eighteen-year career. Contentsshow 1Developing A Love Of Football 2Schalke Senior … Read more
Michel Platini was one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and arguably France’s greatest player. He was the main reason they won the 1984 European Championships, and his nine goals is still the record for one tournament. He also held the French scoring record and was the first player to win the Ballon d’Or … Read more
2016 FA Cup Final Score: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United Date: Saturday 21st May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 88,619 Referee: Mark Clattenburg Teams: Crystal Palace Wayne Hennessey, Joel Ward, Scott Dann, Damien Delaney, Pape Souaré, Mile Jedinak (C), James McArthur, Wilfried Zaha, Yohan Cabaye, Yannick Bolasie, Connor Wickham Manager: Alan Pardew Goal Scorer/s: Puncheon 78′ … Read more
2017 FA Cup Final Score: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea Date: Saturday 27th May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 89,472 Referee: Antony Taylor Teams: Arsenal David Ospina, Rob Holding, Per Mertesacker (C), Nacho Monreal, Hector Bellerin, Aaron Ramsey, Granit Xhaka, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck Manager: Arsene Wenger Goal Scorer/s: Sanchez 4′ and Ramsey 79′ … Read more
2018 FA Cup Final Score: Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United Date: Saturday 19th May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 87,647 Referee: Michael Oliver Teams: Chelsea Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill (C), Antonio Rudiger, Victor Moses, Cesc Fabregas, N’Golo Kante, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Marcos Alonso, Eden Hazard, Olivier Giroud Manager: Antonio Conte Goal Scorer/s: Hazard (pen) 22′ Manchester … Read more
2019 FA Cup Final Score: Manchester City 6-0 Watford Date: Saturday 18th May Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 85,854 Referee: Kevin Friend Teams: Manchester City Ederson, Kyle Walker, Vincent Kompany (C), Aymeric Laporte, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, David Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling Manager: Pep Guardiola Goal Scorers: David Silva 26, Sterling … Read more
Seven months into the ‘19-’20 Bundesliga season, on 13th March 2020, the first of a series of postponements to upcoming matches began due to the COVID-19 pandemic; of course, similar was happening globally as the world attempted to contain the virus. Some leagues developed workarounds: matches behind closed doors, limited spectators where allowed, player quarantine … Read more
2020 FA Cup Final Score: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea Date: Saturday 1st August 2020 (rescheduled from 23rd May due to COVID restrictions) Venue: Wembley Stadium Attendance: 0 (Played behind ‘closed doors’) Referee: Anthony Taylor Teams: Arsenal Emiliano Martinez, Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, Dani Ceballos, Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Rob Holding, Nicolas Pepe, David … Read more