Aidan Russell 
Penalty kicks are the best. Penalty kicks are the worst. Both statements are true, but it almost entirely depends on which side of the decision you’re on. Even if your team has the penalty, it can be agony to watch, the anticipation enveloping you like a thick fog as the expectation of a goal, but … Read more
Neuer, Edison, Allison. 3 huge goalkeeping names in world football that most associate with the sweeper-keeper role. Whilst this more aggressive style of goalkeeping has been around for years, it fell out of favour in the 2000s and only began to return through the success of Manuel Neuer’s aggressive playstyle. However, the role has been … 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
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
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
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
Garrincha was one of the best ever footballers to play for Brazil, a high enough accolade in itself, but he was also one of the world’s best dribblers. He is one of the select band of 21 players who have won two World Cups, and was the first to win the Golden Boot, player of … Read more
Relegation is most football fan’s greatest fear. That and an evening alone with Stuart Pierce. But, whilst the usual suspects of Norwich, Burnley, West Brom, and Watford are the usual names we see at the foot of the table, there have been some truly huge names that have suffered the ignominy of relegation. Here are … Read more
Clarence Seedorf is a name unmistakably associated with consistency and excellence in the world of modern football. Long stays in Italy and stints in Spain’s La Liga refined the player’s already capable skillset and saw him evolve into an elite global talent. The Dutch international was exceptional and regarded as one of the greatest midfield … 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