The Art Of The Nutmeg



It is bad enough when it happens playing with your mates on the street, but when somebody gets you on an 11-a-side football pitch there is nowhere to hide.








It is bad enough when it happens playing with your mates on the street, but when somebody gets you on an 11-a-side football pitch there is nowhere to hide.
With Kenny Miller retiring from international football, Scotland are in need of a new goalscoring hero.
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.
After an uncomfortable start, Gennaro Gattuso has steered Swiss Super League outfit Sion into calmer waters.
Disaster at Q.P.R
So before we go into a deep sigh and possible laughter thinly layered with a hint of frustration. By a show of hand, which of you actually thought that QPR could really pull something off this season? Good, Now of those that raise their hands which of you thought that Harry could and would be a savior of the London team? Perfect when you realize I actually can’t see your hands please put them down gently or pretend that you were simply reaching for your back.
Celtic require just 1 point to clinch their second successive Scottish Premier League title after a 3-0 victory over Hibernian at the weekend and the failure of closest challengers Motherwell to pick up all 3 points against St.Mirren.
Celtic lead the Scottish Premier League by 15 points with only 8 games remaining in the absence of arch-rivals Rangers.
Celtic’s Champions League exit at the hands of Juventus this week could well be the least of the Scottish champion’s worries.
Kris Boyd signed for Kilmarnock on Saturday, the club where it all began for the SPL's record goalscorer.
With Manchester City returning 912 unsold tickets to the Emirates Stadium, just how much are football fans willing to pay to watch their club?
As well as being able to exact some revenge, Rangers’ Scottish Cup tie at Dundee United in February will allow the club to make a bold statement.
Bill Shankly once declared: “If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing.” Truer words may never have been spoken, yet European football’s current system does not reflect that statement.
Having recently signed a scorer of 90 Premier League goals, Accrington Stanley have acquired a man with a wealth of top level experience to help them in England’s fourth division.
When it comes to football, there is nothing better than a derby encounter with your biggest rival.