Sunderland came to Stamford Bridge on this day in 2014 with the odds firmly stacked against them. No one expected them to beat Chelsea given that they hadn’t won in ten games. The hosts were two points off top spot in the league and had qualified for the semi finals of the Champions League. Another […]
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Football’s Greatest Goals No.55
This week’s ‘Greatest Goal’ was the epitome of football at Arsenal during Arsene Wenger’s time at the club. A quick, dazzling attack with slick passing and a composed finish. The goal was scored by Jack Wilshire, but the player who scored was of little importance. It was the sublime build-up, with five one-touch passes before […]
On This Day – 1st March
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew got involved in a bit of argy-bargy on the touchline against Hull City on this day in 2014, leaving him in hot water with both his club and the FA. Pardew clashed with Hull midfielder David Meyler on the touchline as Meyler ran past him to fetch the ball for […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.51
On his day, Gareth Bale can be unstoppable. He can score some quite fantastic goals and be the star player of any team. He began his career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007. It was during his time in North London that he started to become a world-class player.His performances for Spurs […]
On This Day – 8th February
A rampant Liverpool hit five goals past league-leaders Arsenal on this day back in 2014. Brendan Rodgers side were 4-0 up after only 20 minutes giving Arsenal a real shock. Liverpool’s first goal of the afternoon came from defender Martin Skrtel after less than a minute on the clock. The Czech defender hammered in from […]
Iconic Moments in Football No.68
Liverpool fans were finally able to enjoy winning the championship last season, ending a 30-year wait to be the best club in England. German manager Jurgen Klopp masterminded the title win, managing to finally claim the one trophy that had eluded the Anfield club for so long. The wait was made all the more painful […]
Greatest Own Goals of All-Time No.14
Vincent Kompany. Man mountain. Leader. Tough tackler. Own goal genius!This week’s ‘Greatest Own Goal’ comes from the former Belgian defender and Anderlecht incumbent from his eleven year spell at Manchester City. The own goal came in a six-goal thriller at Craven Cottage on 21st December 2013 and provided Fulham with an equaliser to make the […]
Football’s Greatest Goals No.29
The name Pajtim Kasami will never appear on the list of all-time great Premier League players, but one of his three goals for Fulham will definitely be described as one of the greatest goals. Kasami joined Fulham from Italian side Palermo in the summer of 2011. He stayed at Craven Cottage for three years before […]