Player Spotlights
Tom Huddlestone’s Resurgence Fueling Tottenham European Chase
Everyone knows Gareth Bale has been an absolute force this season. His play has saved Tottenham on numerous occasions. One can’t overstate how much his play has boosted Tottenham. When an individual’s is playing at such a high level sometimes it overshadows the other positive aspects of a team. Tottenham have had numerous big performers [...]
Arsenal News: Arsene Wenger Praises Theo Walcott
At the beginning of the current 2012-13 campaign Theo Walcott’s future at Arsenal was largely unknown. He was linked with moves all over England and Europe from Liverpool to Chelsea and also Juventus. On going contract talks and frustrating negotiations for player, club and fan alike all embroiled into a lengthy transfer controversy that saw [...]
Gareth Bale Deserves EPL Player of the Year Award
Is there truly any adjective to describe Gareth Bale’s season? Extraordinary, legendary, unbelievable, all these words just don’t seem to do Bale justice. Even his tally of 18 goals in 29 Premier League games does not tell the whole story. The Welshman has been instrumental to almost every Tottenham victory. In last weekend’s key fixture [...]
SWOL Exclusive: Ellie Jean Discusses Life with United States Under 17 National Team
Over recent years, the United Men’s National Team has increasingly captivated the American audience with World Cup runs, coaching changes, and heart-felt victories as Landon Donovan lifted the squad into the next stages in South Africa in 2010. Numerous young male talents are examined as a number of journalists try an predict their college and professional [...]
Thierry Henry Top 10 Goals
Thierry Henry Top 10 Goals Thierry Henry scored 228 goals during his two spells at Arsenal, breaking Ian Wright’s goalscoring record in the process. He will always remain an Arsenal legend for good reason, and the number of memories he created for Arsenal fans around the world is priceless. Every week he’d put power, pace, [...]
Wilshere and Walcott Key to Arsenal’s Champions League Berth
Arsenal currently resides in 5th place, right out of contention for a very important spot in next year’s Champions League. The Gunners are only four points behind Tottenham and two points behind Chelsea, who are third and fourth in the standings. With eight games league games left this season, Arsenal needs to regain position on [...]
Will Malaga Cash In On Isco?
Malaga is going through a difficult time as a football club. Bought by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Al-Thani in 2010. Much in the vein of Manchester City and Paris Saint-German, Malaga now had the cash to really improve their squad. The results were immediate. During the 2011-2012 season Malaga qualified for European football for the [...]
State Of The Reds: Pepe Reina’s Liverpool Reincarnation
It’s a fact of life that while everyone is paid to do a job, there are always some that can get away with not pulling their weight. There is however no excuses or hiding places when it comes to goalkeepers. Making an error or neglecting to do what’s required of them and not only does [...]
England Legend Steven Gerrard’s Incredible Worth to Liverpool
Steven Gerrard is unquestionably one of the greatest soccer players in Liverpool history. The 32-year-old midfielder has been an undeniable force for both his club and his country. But, after amassing 15 years of soccer experience, Gerrard should naturally be on the decline. However, according to Liverpool’s medical experts, Gerrard has plenty of years ahead [...]
Analyzing the Transfer Speculation Surrounding Liverpool Striker Luis Suarez
On August 7th, 2012, Luis Suarez signed a contract that would triple his wages and keep him in a Liverpool jersey for years to come. However, as Suarez continues his incredible season for the Reds, Champions League speculation has risen with Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City all having been linked to the Uruguayan. The [...]
After Hundreds of Goals and Dozens of Injuries Michael Owen Announces His Retirement
After a rocket launch career kick-off in Liverpool, Michael Owen grabbed his opportunity to debut with the England national team at the age of 18 by the horns with this memorable goal against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. Fourteen years later, now 33 years old, he tweeted on March 19 his retirement at the [...]
Red Hot Mario Balotelli Leading the Charge for AC Milan and Italy
Since joining AC Milan, Mario Balotelli has been nothing but superb. “Super Mario” as he is called by the media, was on a slump earlier this year with Manchester City. However, Balotelli had a “renaissance” when he moved back to Italy. Nothing was clicking for Balotelli when this season started. The Italian striker wasn’t playing [...]
Newcastle United: Steven Taylor’s England Call-Up is a Double-Edged Sword
Newcastle United central defender Steven Taylor was called up by England yesterday after a flurry of international drop-outs and could make his full debut against San Marino on Friday. It was recognition of the Geordie defender by England manager Roy Hodgson for the fantastic performances he has turned in recently for the Magpies both in [...]
Arsenal Keeper’s Father Questions Arsène Wenger
In theory, parents only care about what is best for their children. So they become very passionate when an outsider seems to do anything that may put their offspring in jeopardy—that is the parental instinct. But at times, this affection leads to madness specially when fathers put the effort in being an additional coach from [...]
Will Fallout With Supporters Be the End of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Time at PSG?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be the main reason for PSG’s success this season, but his words have caused a bit of drama in Paris this week. The striker cannot seem to stop scoring for the Ligue 1 side, but former PSG players and managers have spoken out about the lack of respect the Sweden international is [...]
Fabricio Coloccini’s Injury Could Ruin Newcastle United’s Campaign
Newcastle United have had an injury-plagued season. Frenchman and creative midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has been out most of the season, which has hurt Newcastle’s attack. But, the injuries haven’t stopped there. Yohan Cabaye, Steven Taylor, and Cheick Tiote are all key members of the side who have been bit by the injury bug. Some [...]
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