If you believe the media then Chelsea’s manager elect Antonio Conte and Manchester City’s in coming boss Pep Guardiola both want to add Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci to their new sides. Conte knows Bonucci well as they won three Serie A titles together in Turin and Bonucci is a big part of Conte’s Azzurri side […]

Posted on March 18th, 2016 by scott
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“I don’t believe they can change the Eiffel Tower for my statue, even the people behind the club. “But if they can, I will stay here — I promise you.” This was a tongue in cheek comment from the one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic, in response to a question asking if he was going to […]

Posted on March 15th, 2016 by scott
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When Gordon Strachan announced his two Scotland squads last week that will face two international friendlies later this month many eyebrows were raised by the fact that no Rangers players were included in either squad. The biggest omission seems to be left-back Lee Wallace. Anyone who was watched the Gers captain this season will tell […]

Posted on March 15th, 2016 by scott
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Neil Lennon will always hold Celtic close to his heart and the clubs fans will always hold him in high regard, both as a player and as a manager. His stint, away from Celtic Park, at Bolton Wanderers hasn’t gone swimmingly to say the least. Bolton along with Leeds United are the closest examples English […]

Posted on March 11th, 2016 by scott
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So Gordon Strachan has called up two squads for Scotland’s up coming friendlies against the Czech Republic and Denmark. Both games will take place later this month. The squads are as follows: To face Czech Republic Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Dundee), Allan McGregor Hull City). Defenders: Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town), Gordon Greer (Brighton), Alan Hutton (Aston Villa), Russell […]

Posted on March 10th, 2016 by scott
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People may have wondered what all the fuss was about had they watched Diego Costa earlier in the season. The forward was struggling for form and always seemed to have injury doubts. But last night (before suffering from another injury) Costa showed the world why Chelsea should try and keep him at Stamford Bridge and ignore […]

Posted on March 10th, 2016 by scott
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Newcastle United’s season is far from over. But I’d imagine that Steve McLaren’s time is up at St James’ Park, even if he tries his hardest to stay away from meeting with the the club’s managing director. The Toon have a game in hand and are only two points away from getting out of the […]

Posted on March 9th, 2016 by scott
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Many of you may know that as a profession I work for a production company, actually it’s my dad’s company. This blog is an enjoyable hobby that has thankfully seen me earn some extra cash and gain some credibility/ respect from various media sources and other fantastic football writers. Unfortunately my father suffered a small […]

Posted on March 9th, 2016 by scott
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England will play home matches away from Wembley Stadium for the first time in over nine years after the Football Association announced friendly fixtures against Turkey, Australia and Portugal. England boss Roy Hodgson will use the matches as a final opportunity to prepare his side for this summer’s European Championships held in France. With Manchester […]

Posted on March 9th, 2016 by scott
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Rangers and Celtic will meet in April and compete in a Scottish Cup semi-final clash. The tie sees the leaders of the Scottish Championship take on the leaders and current champions of the Scottish Premiership. Now usually the team leading the top flight would be huge favourites to knock out lower league opposition. And indeed Celtic […]

Posted on March 9th, 2016 by scott
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