Why Manchester United forward could be perfect Luis Suarez replacement (Video)

While some players coming from leagues, even within Europe, take a season or two to adapt to the English Premier League, the plucky Mexican Javier Hernandez seems to have been born for it. In the 2010-2011 season, his first, he scored a stunning 20 goals in all competitions for Manchester United.

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The reason Bellamy didn't join Everton

Craig Bellamy is no stranger to transfer negotiations, having played at nine different clubs throughout his career. However, it is the one move he didn’t make that may give us a clue as to new Man United boss David Moyes’ intentions when shopping this summer. As revealed in Bellamy’s newly released autobiography, the striker came very close to joining Everton in 2005. Why didn’t he join forces with Moyes?

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Managers feeling the pressure - the best of (video)

While many of us like to think of ourselves as football purists, with the action on the field mattering above all, it is undeniably fun to watch a manager dispensing with pleasantries and saying something that makes you stop and think ‘did he just say that?’

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Why Eric Cantona will always be an Old Trafford king (video)

Before the heady days of Cristiano Ronaldo, or even David Beckham was something more artistic, and undoubtedly more than a bit insane. That something was Eric Cantona.The number 7 shirt has always been an iconic one for Man United, and his footballing abilities lit up the league, when he wasn't embroiled in controversy. In many ways he is a pre-cursor to the likes of Luis Suarez.

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A detailed look at what would have happened to Spurs if Gareth Bale had left last summer

One debate that has reached almost clichéd proportions in recent months is the characterisation of Tottenham as a one-man team – that one man, of course, being Gareth Bale. Spurs tasted the ultimate disappointment on the last day of the season, being beaten to fourth place by Arsenal, but it was only Bale’s last minute winner against Sunderland that left Arsenal needing those three points at Newcastle. So how much lower than fifth would they have finished without Gareth Bale’s 26 goals?

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Bend it like Beckham - the best free kicks (video)

With David Beckham's imminent retirement, it is time to celebrate the wonderful art of the direct free-kick. There is not one football viewer who hasn't attempted to replicate one of Beckham's curlers into the top corner, but footballers themselves have their own individual techniques. Here's a selection of the most eye-catching efforts.

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The greatest saves (video)

It’s often said that goals win matches, and statistically speaking that is obviously true. However, a great save can help avoid a defeat – and in some cases provide a team with the inspiration and confidence needed to go on and win a game. Let’s take a moment to looks back at some of the greatest saves caught on camera.

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What's on a footballer's iPod? (video)

Music and football are never far apart, with the most egotistical fans undoubtedly claiming credit for victories due to their well-timed chants. Others are a bit more insulting towards referees, opposing managers, or returning ex-fan favourites. But what do players like to listen to when they get back to the changing room, or on their lavish Ferrari journey home?

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Where would the Premier League have been without Fergie's Manchester United?

It’s fair to say that life after Sir Alex Ferguson will be the main storyline of next season’s Premier League soap opera. Many look to him as the glue that has held Man United’s two-decade dominance together. In that spirit, in true MOTD2-style, let’s take a look at what the Premier League’s top positions would have looked like without the Hair Dryer.

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The off-field allure of Jose Mourinho (video)

Jose Mourinho’s prospective return to Chelsea has been one of the worst kept secrets in football for some time now. A big part of his allure, aside from the mountain of trophies, is his post-match interviews, and the dignity he often displays (eye-poking aside).

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Everton must get David Moyes successor correct

David Moyes’ defection from Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United has set off a game of musical chairs that the world of football has been waiting for. Amidst all the hyperbole surrounding Fergie’s retirement and succession, it is easy to forget that another long era, albeit one not even half his length, is at an end. So who will end up at Everton when the music stops?

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Really hairy strikers - A look through those goal-getters with long locks (video)

 Often when faced with the sight of a ponytailed striker, or luscious flowing locks, I wonder, how on earth do they head the ball so precisely, and surely the manager would prefer a slightly more streamlined style? Here's a selection of surfer cuts from over the years.

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Carragher joining Sky's line-up of legends (Video)

In a fortnight that has seen Gareth Bale awarded the double wammy of PFA player of the year and young player of the year, it's fair to say that Gary Neville would feature pretty highly in any punditary equivalent. Having struck gold with Neville's brand of no-nonsense yet intelligent Mancunian analysis, Sky Sports are staying in the north with their appointment of Liverpool's soon-to-be-retired Jamie Carragher.

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Fictional wonderkids or the real deal - strikers

It’s goal time. The long and winding (hopefully interesting) series of Football Manager 2013 wonderkids is lining itself up from six yards with only the keeper to beat. Here’s some strikers ready to milk the celebrations.

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Some of the biggest and best disallowed goals. (Video)

The number one footballing pub discussion in recent times has been that of “That was miles over the line! That linesman wants shooting!” The Premier League will be putting that particular debate to bed for the 2013/14 season with the introduction of the Hawk-Eye system. It is therefore a good time to look back at some memorable disallowed goals.

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