Adriano Leite Ribeiro was once hailed as “L’imperatore” was a man with the world at his feet. But after terrible personal news, his career nosedived.
When Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emi Martinez denied Dominguez from point-blank range earlier this season, it was more than just a save, to many it was the best Premier League save, ever. But does that make him the Premier League’s best? The game of football has changed. The simplicity of a post-game discussion based around what…
Serie A is attracting new eyes again, but a strong international fanbase has been following from afar for years.
It’s November 1st, and Shelbourne have just taken the lead against Derry City. “Duffer, Duffer, Duff-er-er-er” screams from the lungs of the travelling Shels’ fans, to the tune of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’. 250 kilometres south, the same chant is ringing around Tallaght Stadium by the Block E Boys and travelling support of Waterford FC as…
When Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United manager in late 2024, the decision felt like a bold statement. Amorim, fresh off a successful spell at Sporting CP, was hailed as a progressive coach with a clear tactical identity. But in a club like United, where long-term vision has often clashed with short-term desperation, the big…
It became quite evident early on today that Manchester United were unlikely to come away from the game against Brighton with anything more than a point. These types of United performances have become a recurring theme over the past ten years, akin to a cruel, repetitive game that torments the supporters until they finally lose…
There’s a particular word that can be used to describe the man with the four-letter name, making the theatre that hasn’t slept sweetly in a number of years dream again. Coincidentally, that word also contains four letters. Amad has that Aura that separates the good players from the elite, and as he walked off the…
The January transfer window has always been viewed as a gamble for Premier League clubs, and these gambles can lead to some of the worst January Signings ever made. Midway through a demanding season, it’s often a seller’s market, with reluctant clubs holding out for inflated fees while desperate buyers try to plug gaps in…
Matthijs De Ligt left Ajax at 19 years old with the weight of the world on his shoulders. The Dutchman, who came through the ranks at the iconic side from Amsterdam, was hurtled into the world of glitz and glamous at Juventus, forced into a narrative that he never asked for and judged in that…
Here are 25 of the January windows best transfers of all time throughout Premier League history. There are some hidden gems across the years.
