Liverpool aim to break Premier League equilibrium
Premier league rivals have moved to distance themselves from Ian Arye’s proposal of a breakaway overseas deal for top clubs.
Finance in football – Why Arsenal are still top of the league
The week of internationals has given me the time to clear my head, forget about the Spurs match and closely analyse Arsenal Football Club.
Flop or not: Julio Baptista
A question for Gooners all around the world – who was the last Arsenal player to score four in a match before Arshavin’s famous quartet against Liverpool? RVP, Adebayor, Bendtner or perhaps even Fabregas would be the obvious first choice guesses. But, the answer in fact is Julio Baptista.
Liverpool May Have To Walk Alone
Despite the long and illustrious history of the European Cup, there have only ever been five winners from capital cities (see if you can get all five – answers are at the bottom of the page). It is of no surprise that a number of European Cups have been won by some of the poorest areas, not least Liverpool.
Why Steven Gerrard is the best English midfielder for decades
Steven Gerrard has been putting 100% effort into football for years. Week in week out this scouser has been a blue print for the world class midfielder. Gerrard has it all, tackling, vision pace, strength, and most important off all; the drive to succeed.
Spurs best XI in depth: Gareth Bale
With the defensive aspect of this Spurs side covered, now is the time to analyse the attacking quintet that makes up To the Lane and Back’s team and who better to start with first than last seasons PFA Player of the Year, Gareth Bale.
Missed and forgotten; Jose Antonio Reyes
When Joes Antonio Reyes arrived at Arsenal, the talk amongst the media was that he would develop into a world-beater. In reality, however, he faded into arguably Arsenal’s priciest flop. Sporadic form and mood swings blighted an otherwise encouraging start to his life in London, and some can’t help but wonder what would have become of the Spaniard if that radio hoax had never happened (when he was tricked into saying he wanted to leave Arsenal for Real Madrid).
TV Self-Reliance Good for English Football?
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre this week opened the debate on foreign television contracts – arguing that Premier League teams should be allowed to negotiate their own deals. The proposal would replace the current structure – a £1.4bn contract which expires in 2013. Under the terms of this agreement, the revenue earnt goes directly to the Premier League, who then splits it evenly amongst the 20 clubs that make up England’s top division.