Monday, October 28, 2013 at 1:30 AM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: This Blog Needs a Goal 
So it seems the use of technology in football has become part and parcel of everyday football now, but is it enough?
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico 
With World Cup qualification coming to a close, let us take a quick look at the five nations already sure of their place in Brazil:
Share Article | Comments Off Belgium, Euro 2012, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Spain, Switzerland, World Cup Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:01 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico, Video 
Signing relatively early in the transfer window, Andre Schurrle arrived at Stamford Bridge somewhat under the radar.
Andre Schurrle, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Champions League, Chelsea, Euro 2012, Germany, Jose Mourinho, Mainz, Premier League Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM 
In the past we have had high hope; however in recent years those dreams have disappeared and even then we struggle to get out of the group stage. From Roy Hodgson’s half hearted tactical display in the Euro’s last year to Rob Green’s mistake in South Africa... just as it was all going so well. I suppose having the most diverse top league in world football does have a downside, one that you may rightly think severely damages preparation, quality, selection and fitness of our national team.
Share Article | Comments Off England Football Team, England Under-21's, Euro 2012, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Swansea, Wigan, World Cup 2014 Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: Frustrated Coach 
He was regularly in the media whilst at Manchester City and more often than not it was for all the wrong reasons. From setting off fireworks in his bathroom to giving out money whilst dressed as Santa, separating the fact from the fiction was almost impossible and there was too little talk about his ability whilst on the pitch. Mario Balotelli had a difficult time in England but now appears to be much happier now that he has moved back home to Italy.
Aleksandar Kolarov, Carlos Tevez, Euro 2012, Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mario Balotelli, Micah Richards, Roberto Mancini, Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 10:46 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico 
It would seem that everybody wants Frank Lampard apart from the one man that matters: Roman Abramovich.
Share Article | Comments Off Andrea Pirlo, Champions League, Chelsea, England, Euro 2012, Frank Lampard, Italy, Juventus, Premier League, Roman Abramovich, Serie A Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 8:36 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico, Video 
After trying to recruit him in the summer, Newcastle have finally secured the signing of France international right back Mathieu Debuchy.
Share Article | Comments Off Alan Pardew, Champions League, Euro 2012, Europa League, France, Iceland, Laurent Blanc, Ligue 1, Lille, Mathieu Debuchy, Newcastle United, Premier League Friday, January 4, 2013 at 5:49 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico, Video 
The news that Phil Jagielka has extended his contract with the club until 2017 will have brought a smile to the face of many Evertonians.
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This summer saw England head to Euro 2012 carrying the hopes of a nation that expected little from their team.
Share Article | Comments Off England, Euro 2012, Germany, Italy, Mario Balotelli, Roy Hodgson, Spain Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico, Video 
It takes a huge amount of bravery or madness to stand up to a man with a gun in your face, as a couple of Italian muggers recently discovered.
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: North End Galactico 
After his four-goal haul was completed by a spectacular overhead kick against England on Wednesday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic emphatically highlighted his status as one of the greatest players never to grace the Premier League.
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Nicklas Bendtner is a player who seems to have been around forever. Yet, at only 24 years of age, we can expect to be hearing his name for a few more years to come.
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With all the international football that has been taking place over the last week or so, my mind tracked back to the European championships of this past summer and the incredible performances that Andrea Pirlo was able to produce.
Share Article | Comments Off Andrea Pirlo, Euro 2012, French Football, World Cup, Zidane Monday, July 9, 2012 at 5:30 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: Euro 2012 
It has been two weeks since Spain successfully defended their European Championship crown which also counted as their third straight tournament win.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM | MORE ON THIS BLOG: A kick in the blogs 
Another successful tournament draws to a close and one that saw Spain make history, becoming the first team to win three successive major international tournaments.
