Four Champions League knockout meetings in five seasons… In 2021, the Champions League quarter-final draw would pair Liverpool with Real Madrid and Chelsea with FC Porto. Due to specific logistical reasons, the draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals would take place simultaneously, meaning that the final eight teams in the tournament would know the twoContinue reading “European Nights: The Chelsea-Liverpool Quartet (2005-09)”
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The Rise And Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 11
The Fall Is Complete, 2006/07 Manager(s): Kevin Blackwell, John Carver, David Geddis (caretaker managers), Dennis Wise Top Scorer: David Healy (10) Championship: 24th (relegated) FA Cup: 3rd Round League Cup: 3rd Round League record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 26 defeats, 46 goals scored, 72 goals conceded Transfers: £+2.8 million Transfers in: £950,000 Sebastien Carole, Brighton,Continue reading “The Rise And Fall of Leeds United 1996-2007: Part 11”
Didier Drogba: The Man For The Cup Final
The man to call upon come cup final day… The word ‘legend’ is far too often overused in football today. Too often very good or even great players are afforded the status of ‘legend’ or ‘legendary’. People are quicker to crown someone with the word ‘legend’ than with the word ‘world-class’. Someone can become aContinue reading “Didier Drogba: The Man For The Cup Final”
24 Premier League Matches Without Tasting Victory: The Making of Gareth Bale
It wasn’t always easy being Gareth Bale… It is no controversial statement to say that at the time of writing, Gareth Bale is one of the best midfielders in the world. Despite constant rumours about his future that refuse to go away stating that Bale is unhappy at Real Madrid or the current manager wantsContinue reading “24 Premier League Matches Without Tasting Victory: The Making of Gareth Bale”
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