Confusion and consternation in French football

The annual shameful state of affairs of French football in Europe is upon us and even though the Champions’ League does look promising on paper, the reality isn’t quite so. The Europa League results just speak for themselves.

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Bilmey - A month away drove me crazy

It’s been almost a month since I wrote my last blog and without doubt it’s been a month full of surprises. Well, my exams did throw up a few surprise questions but I shouldn’t be complaining.

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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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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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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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Player profile: Claude Makélelé

The defensive midfield position, often referred to as 'the Makélelé role' by pundits and fans alike around the world, and as blues' fans, we all know just how important and what an absolute rock that position can be. In this article, we'll take a look at the man who made the Defensive Midfield role such a pivotal part of a football team's Arsenal.

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Why Beckham's Been A Success In America!

David Beckham's move to the MLS is something that history will judge as a business decision, but in 2011 an opinion can be formed. In my opinion he has been a success to the game in the US.

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Saturday Morning Round Up@ Wenger rules out Henry move, Italy chase Tevez, Neil Warnock, France, Madrid legend plus more

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out signing Gunners legend Thierry Henry on loan.

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Les Blues Dark Horses For Euro’s

The confirmation of the seeding’s for next summer’s European Championships in Poland and Ukraine were announced this week.

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Five winger Chelsea should go for

It is clear that Chelsea need a natural right-winger, Juan Mata is doing an excellent job, but it would be better to see him on the left or being able to swap with another top class winger throughout the match.

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Madrid isn't the Real deal Jack

What do Jonathan Woodgate, Steve McManaman, David Beckham and Michael Owen all have in common?

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