Whatever happened to James Beattie? (Video)
The last the football world heard of James Beattie, he was available on a free transfer after being released by Sheffield United following a second spell at Bramall Lane that failed to yield any goals.
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Luis Boa Morte – a Fulham legend (Video)
The news that Luis Boa Morte had agreed a short term deal at League Two side Chesterfield was not simply it was a shock because it reminded everyone that Boa Morte was indeed still playing, but simply because of the level that one time Portugal international had dropped down to.
The Top 10 England goalscorers
With England preparing to take on San Marino as they continue their road to Brazil 2014, Roy Hodgson’s strikers will be licking their lips at the prospect of adding to their tallies against according to the Fifa World Rankings, the worst team in the world.
So with the likes of Wayne Rooney, Jermain Defoe and Danny Welbeck sure to have ample goalscoring opportunities, we look back at the Top 10 England scorers.
Can Michael Carrick be an option for England in central-defence? (Video)
When it was first mooted by Roy Hodgson it was at first more or less ignored and those who heard it, will not have had the most welcoming of receptions to the idea. However, if you look beyond the face-value, could Michael Carrick actually be a realistic option in central-defence as England adapts to life after John Terry?
One for the future – Nathan Redmond? (Video)
The desperate form of Birmingham City in the Championship so far this season under Lee Clark has perhaps ensured that one of the brightest young talents in England has slipped under the radar somewhat.
It’s time for Christian Eriksen to produce on the big stage (Video)
Christian Eriksen is undoubtedly a fantastic talent. You would not be scoring eight goals and producing 21 assists in a title-winning side, even in the Dutch league, without being a superb technician. Indeed, his form, which is shown in the video below, has rightly captured the attention of Europe’s biggest clubs, most notably it seems Manchester United in their search for a creative midfield spark that isn’t Paul Scholes.
Who are Chelsea’s brightest hopes coming through their youth system?
It’s fair to say that Chelsea’s youth system has taken a bit of a battering in recent years. After the likes of Gael Kakuta, Jeffrey Bruma and Josh McEachran failed to make an impression under Carlo Ancelotti when the Italian was ordered by Roman Abramovich to blood youth at the expense of the old guard, new boss Roberto Di Matteo appears to have finally embarked on his owner’s younger total football vision but importantly, has been backed with the cheque book that Ancelotti wasn’t.
Robin Van Persie is the signing of the season (Video)
How stupid must everyone who doubted Robin Van Persie’s ability to make his move to Manchester United a success must look now. Yes, the Dutchman may be 29, yes he may have only truly delivered for one full season for Arsenal and yes he may have had his injury problems in the past, but seven goals in his first eight appearances for the Red Devils tells its own story.