Not many people know this, but David Batty is the most rock’n’roll footballer in the history of the sport. From refusing to even look remotely arsed after missing a crucial penalty for England against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, to scrapping with Graeme Le Saux, to completely washing his hands of the game and retiring to obscurity. David Batty, just like his namesake, … [Read more...] about A forensic analysis of David Batty bullying Sampdoria for fun
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17 things we loved this wkend: Pogba, Klopp, Van Gaal, Niasse
The 2018-19 season may have officially ended with the conclusion of the AFCON, but clubs are beginning to step up their preparations with the start of next season getting ever closer. A number of high-profile friendlies between Europe’s biggest clubs took place, while MLS continued to provide plenty of excitement. We’ve rounded up the best of the action on and off the … [Read more...] about 17 things we loved this wkend: Pogba, Klopp, Van Gaal, Niasse
‘I think he’s happy’ – Mata wants Pogba to stay at Man Utd
Juan Mata hopes fantastic and influential midfielder Paul Pogba will remain at Manchester United and help turn the city red again. Three years after returning to Old Trafford in what was a world-record £89million deal, the 26-year-old has publicly admitted he is open to “a new challenge somewhere else”. Those comments sent tongues wagging, as did agent Mino Raiola speaking … [Read more...] about ‘I think he’s happy’ – Mata wants Pogba to stay at Man Utd
Aina’s ridiculous assist will have Chelsea wishing he’d stuck around
With Chelsea still in the midst of fighting their transfer ban, we’ve been looking at which of last season’s loanees might be ready to step up to the first team in the 2019-20 season. Some have done better than others, but one of the best performers, Ola Aina, won’t be at Stamford Bridge in a hurry. Aina agreed to make his loan move to Torino permanent, and the Nigeria … [Read more...] about Aina’s ridiculous assist will have Chelsea wishing he’d stuck around
Arsenal ‘confident’ over Tierney as they prepare £43.2m package
Arsenal are ‘confident’ over sealing a deal for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney, who they hilariously hope to convert into a centre-half. The Gunners had a £15m opening offer rejected by Celtic this past week, with some reports claiming a follow-up bid of £18.5m has also been rebuffed. Arsenal will have to break two transfer records if they hope to sign the Scotland … [Read more...] about Arsenal ‘confident’ over Tierney as they prepare £43.2m package