Saturday Morning Gossip & Blog Round Up

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has offered David Beckham the opportunity to return to the Premier League.
Full story: Metro

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Eric Abidal is the perfect full back solution for Arsenal

Eric Abidal to Arsenal is a story that has been doing the rounds in the rumour mill as of late. Arsenal has been hit by injuries to Bacary Sagna, Andre Santos and Kieran Gibbs. The likes of Francis Coquelin, Ignasi Miquel Thomas Vermaelen and Laurent Koscielny have all attempted to fill the void, with differing levels of success.

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How ‘Pep’ turned Cruyff’s dream into reality

Barcelona’s emphatic victory against Santos in the World Club Championship last month only confirmed what every football fan on the planet already knew.

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The World And Premier League Teams Of 2011

Now that we’re into the New Year, it’s time to look back on the year that was 2011 and pick out the players that made the year their own. 

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The seven players to watch out for in 2012

The world of football has taken a new dynamic in the last 12 months with clubs now heavily focused on the promotion of youth. While in the past, experience had been key, the emphasis has now shifted to youth with the likes of Barcelona, Arsenal and Manchester United on the forefront of promotion within the ranks.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Overindulgent or simply overrated?

When Real Madrid paid Manchester United a staggering £80m to smash the world transfer record for Cristiano Ronaldo back in 2009, many felt they had bought the world’s best footballer.

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Can the team from the eternal city join the revolution

"I didn't come to Roma for the money. I am here because the club have faith in me. However, if the players don't follow my lead, I might have to re-consider my future." 

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Romeu, Romeu, Where Art Thou Frank

It has become obvious in the recent week that Frank Lampard is not happy. His face is on many a website, tabloid and TV screen as he glumly warms the bench alongside Fernando Torres. My mate described Lampard’s actions - after being substituted against Newcastle United - as “he’s going to cry,” but what would he know – he supports Liverpool.

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Ballon d'Or contenders

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi are all stellar performers who have the ability to win a game single-handedly.

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EL CLASICO: Who will win the Battle of the Bernabeu?

Throughout the last there have been many great Clasicos, but none could be more decisive than the clash at the Bernabeu this weekend.

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El Clasico Top Five

5. Champions League Semi Final 2001/2002. Barcelona 1 - Real Madrid 3 (0-2, 1-1)

The "Dual of the Century" is what the Spanish pressed named this epic clash of the titans. Both had a dire season, as they finished third and fourth respectably after seeing Valencia clinch the title.

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Was Nasri a necessity?

The start to Arsenal’s current season has been well documented throughout the media. Defeats to Liverpool, Blackburn, Tottenham and Manchester United left fans staring into the the abyss that was left at the Emirates by the departures of Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas.

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Stuttering Barcelona stunned by Getafe

When Barcelona travelled over to Madrid on Saturday night to play Getafe, nobody was expecting the 90 minutes that followed. Getafe were languishing in 16^th position going into the game with La Liga’s all-conquering juggernauts who were eighteen points ahead in 2^nd position.

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The mysterious breed of a football manager

An insight into the harsh reality that is football management.

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The emergence of the pint-sized playmaker

There is absolutely nothing better than seeing a wee-man scuttle his way through the midfield with a fine bit of trickery before releasing the marauding front-man to tuck away with a superb finish. And while it may have been a rarity in the Premiership in seasons past, all of a sudden a crop of the technically brilliant play-makers has emerged to light up England’s top league.

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