Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Ryan Giggs continued to impressive form and pressence in Manchester on Wednesday night as Manchester United faced German Champions Wolfsburg at Old Trafford.This was going to be an interesting encounter with neither team having met before and with both managers having to do a bit of homework on each other.Ryan Giggs, the Manchester United midfielder was quick to respond to Wolfsburgs after when .. more …
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
By far the most popular sport worldwide is football. Every year, millions of fans come together to experience the exciting moments offered by football players in venues around the globe. Being a team sport, football not only exercises the human body and mind, but also brings people together to produce measurable results. With famous players from every country, like the Brazilians Pel and Zico, or .. more …
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
It is an annual international club football competition, and is the 13th edition under the current CAF Champions League format. It is the premier club football competition on the continent and is equivalent to the UEFA Champions League. This year round, Al Ahly of Egypt are the defending champions for the trophy. They have proved themselves as the most successful team in the competition, having .. more …
Monday, October 11th, 2010
MillwallOdds: 14/1Last Five Seasons2005/06 ” 23 (Championship, Relegated), 2004/05 ” 10 (Championship), 2003/04 ” 10 (Championship), 2002/03 ” 9 (Championship), 2001/02 ” 4 (Championship).2005/06 Cup ProgressFA Cup Third Round (replay) vs Everton (a) ” lost 1-0.Carling Cup Fourth Round vs Birmingham City (h) ” lost 4-3 on penalties with the score at 2-2 after extra time.Top Goal Scorer 2005/06: .. more …
Monday, October 11th, 2010
On 27th June 2010, Germany played England in a football match for a place in the final eight of the World Cup. During this match, Frank Lampard scored a perfectly good goal for England and the goal was disallowed by the match officials who said the football had not crossed the line. Later that evening, Argentina played Mexico in a football match for a place in the final eight in the World Cup. .. more …
Monday, October 11th, 2010
This summer’s European Football Championships held in Switzerland and Austria has been hailed as a massive success. The vast majority of games were full of excitement and goals and there were very few unsavory incidents. Many supporters and experts have expressed their belief that the tournament was one of the best ever. The eventual winners were Spain who were regarded as the best team not only .. more …
Monday, October 11th, 2010
A full round up of the football results from around England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland for the weekend of the 21st/22nd November 2009 ” bought to you by Footballbits football souvenirs, the place to look for gift ideas and presents at affordable prices for all football fans. We have a large selection of officially licenced football souvenirs, merchandise, memorabilia and gifts.For an alternative .. more …
Monday, October 11th, 2010
The recent news of Diego Maradona’s ongoing troubles should not detract from his former glory as one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. Since his retirement he has suffered drink and drug problems, which were particularly highlighted in his goal celebration during the 1994 USA football world cup, and his subsequent failed drug test for the banned substance Ephedrine. Towards .. more …
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
David Walker continues his review of the January transfer window and how the moves will impact each team’s success, or survival at the end of the 2005/06 season.EvertonAfter spending the early part of the season facing a relegation battle the only reinforcements came in the form of Alan Stubbs, joining from Sunderland for his second spell at the club.Two players have left the club – Marcus Bent to .. more …
Sunday, October 10th, 2010
There were not many surprises in the FA Cup third round, but the shock results in the minority were certainly spectacular ones.Manchester United remain 9/2 second favourites despite whimpering to a goalless draw against non league Burton Albion. This was the second time in as many seasons the Reds have been held by Conference opposition, although it will mean a lucrative payday for Nigel Clough’s .. more …