It’s obvious that Chelsea’s old adversary taking over as manager is not welcomed by the Chelsea contingent. Just listen again to the reception Rafa Benitez received during his first match in charge against Manchester City. Yet, although harsh and seemingly unwarranted after only 3 games in charge, the opinion of the Chelsea faithful may be [...]

‘Super sub’ … The more they seemingly pop up from the bench to score, the more the term is bandied about. The ‘super sub’ is the scourge of the opposing teams, the player who can be introduced and turn the game on its head with a swipe of his boot or a twist of the neck, the hero of [...]

Not many people can be universally liked for their ability on the pitch. Such is life that someone will always have a gripe or obligatory comment to bring players down.  Juan Mata is not one of these players. In fact he is loved for his modest demeanour as well as his ability. It is an [...]

In the world today there are always people we love to hate, especially in football. From Robbie Savage for his sneaky antics, to Gary Neville for his unbearable will to win and Didier Drogba for his schoolboy charades that seem to have permeated every inch of football culture. Luis Suarez is another one of these [...]

Several teams this season have been lauded for playing with fluidity and creativity. Take Everton or Tottenham, for example. Perennially pragmatic Everton have enjoyed plaudits from every direction this season for their style of play, while Andre Villas-Boas’ Tottenham side are finally beginning to look to observers like a team of genuine quality once more. [...]