Luis Suarez against the world

“Luis Suarez is a man of integrity, a man of peace and love. He has been a voice for the stands in the modern game, outspoken and loved by every fan. It is a shame the sports governing bodies and the media do not see him for what he truly is: a revolutionary hero.”, said Luis Suarez in his most recent interview.

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Should Chelsea be worried? Never go back? A closer look

Jose Mourinho's long-awaited return to Chelsea flies in the face of all logic - be it in football or in personal relationships, the general rule for life is never to go back to an ex. Mourinho's new four-year contract is an extraordinary commitment, one that many suspect will not last the duration, but the intention is clear - things will be different this time, they promise! Let's have a look at some managers that tried to re-create the old magic.

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Success or failure for Brendan Rodgers in his first year?

Brendan Rodgers' much-heralded arrival at Anfield last summer was marketed as the return of Bill Shankly’s ghost by the more optimistic sections of the Liverpool support. Others saw him as the latest in a long line of managers good at working on a budget but unable to handle the pressures of a big club and the big chequebook that goes with it. Who was right?

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Liverpool still feeling effects of Dalglish era

As Liverpool released their figures for the past financial year it showed a dramatic increase in debt - a £22m increase to be exact - but the Merseyside reiterated that their finances were still being kept in order.

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Henderson to repay Liverpool investment?

£20m is a lot of money when you are buying potential, but is Jordan Henderson showing signs that he is starting to repay that hefty price tag?

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Strachan's greatest challenges as Scotland boss (Video)

The news of Gordon Strachan’s appointment as Scotland manager last week was greeted by a swell of positivity from both the national press and the Tartan Army – they believe that he is the right man for the job.

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Luis Suarez is a disgrace

Is there a more repugnant character in world football than Luis Suarez?

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Raheem Sterling's big year (Video)

He may have only just turned 18, but big things are expected of Raheem Sterling.

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The effect (or lack of) spending on agent fees

With the Premier League list for spending on agent fees having just being released, how does this relate to teams’ results on the pitch?

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Who are the candidates to be the next Scotland manager?

General consensus is that following the defeat to Wales that essentially ended Scotland’s hopes of reaching the 2014 World Cup bar a miraculous result in Belgium on Tuesday night, that Craig Levein’s reign as manager of the Tartan Army is all but over.

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Old players becoming new managers

With news circulating that Alan Shearer is topping the Venky charts, I felt it was about right to have a look at some other managers who have returned to their playing clubs as managers. 

Why do they do it? They return as heroes of yesterday and almost inevitably get the boot after a run of bad results or a shocking cup exit at the hands of Nowhere Town from the depths of the Dr Blue Power division.  

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Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert, what were they thinking?

As Norwich City and Swansea City entered the Premier League last season, there were not many who gave them a chance of even staying the league, nevermind finishing mid-table. A year later, however, and Swansea are continuing to prosper under the management of Michael Laudrup whilst Norwich, struggling slightly, are still posting good results.

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Scars of Past Years Leave Liverpool Fans Ponderous Over New Season

Within the last four years Liverpool have had four different managers; a fact you would never have before associated with a club which has prided itself on being patient and allowing managers time. A mantra synonymous with ‘The Liverpool Way’.

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Kenny Dalglish talks England – and an Everton fan agrees!

A lifelong Evertonian agreeing with anything Kenny Dalglish has to say is not something that you hear very often, however an exception will have to be made after reading the Scot’s thoughts on England’s Euro 2012 chances.

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Big summer for: Liverpool

A Carling Cup win did little to mask over the poor Premier League performance last season, where Liverpool, having spent heavily over the summer, could only muster an eighth place finish.

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