Aidan Russell For Part one click Here! With the final day of the season poised to kick off, Deportivo needed favours in 2 games. A loss for Hercules was important but if Bilbao were to just scrape a point against Xerez then it would all be for nothing. The day hung in the balance with Deportivo staring … Read more
If, like me, a chunk of your younger years was devoted to playing FIFA then the first time this thought would’ve come into your mind was probably following an opposition attack – the keeper has the ball in hand, but no passing options. A small, yellow symbol with a 6 inside it appears at the … Read more
La Pulga, the Goat, the little genius. Over the almost 2 decades that span Lionel Messi’s momentous playing career, he’s acquired many names and developed a reputation as a calm and patient player. As such, it wouldn’t be surprising if you’d thought Messi had never been sent off before. But, despite his usually affable on-the-pitch … Read more
When we think of players with uncanny longevity, most would think of names such as Ibrahimovic, Gianluigi Buffon or of course Stanley Matthews. But none can compete with the playing career of Football’s oldest professional player. Most incredible of all, is he still plays professionally. If I were to tell you that a 56 year … Read more
The Ballon d’Or is unarguably the most prestigious individual accolade to win in all of men’s football. The trophy which has been won by 45 individual players to date, has seen the likes of Lionel Messi, Hristo Stoichkov, Alfredo Di Stefano and many other greats of the game claim the coveted prize. Yet, as you marvel at … Read more
Owen’s goal-scoring prowess and ability to consistently perform at the highest level made him stand out in 2001, winning him the Ballon d’OR in the process.. His electrifying pace and clinical finishing made him a formidable opponent for any defence, and his contributions to Liverpool and the England national team did not go unnoticed. Contentsshow … Read more
We’ve all seen it – the referee moves his hand to his pocket after the first booking and you already know what’s coming. Or worse still, the curveball after a dodgy challenge that completely blindsides both the home and away sides. The Red Card, a small, bright red rectangle of dismissal, designed in such a … Read more
Famously known as Kaka, Ricardo Izecson graced the pitch for some of the most illustrious clubs in the world and often went under the radar in his respective star-studded teams. His name Kaka evolved from his brother’s inability to pronounce his actual name “Ricardo” and this stuck with him throughout his years of playing the … Read more
Goalkeepers are the last line of defence. It’s accepted in today’s game that they need a little extra equipment, more padding, fluorescent jerseys, and state-of-the-art goalkeeper gloves. Their role has evolved over the years, much like their tools. With the most crucial evolution being the aforementioned gloves. Now integral to simply play the position properly, … Read more
Check out Part Two! Rome, a capital basted in history, synonymous with victory. It would be here that the small town of Middlesbrough would attempt to build on their brave 1-0 win at home. Sadly, the evening before would mar the tie, through a senseless attack by a gang of Roma ultras at “The Drunken … Read more