As this January transfer window comes to a close tonight, I thought it would be fun to look at some superb deals that very nearly happened! I say nearly, how close I don’t actually know but they have now gone down in footballing folklore. RONALDO TO RANGERS 1997 In 1997 Ronaldo was football’s hottest property […]

Posted on January 31st, 2017 by scott
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When César Azpilicueta joined Chelsea for £7m back in August 2012, quite a few Chelsea fans were left scratching their heads. Who was he? Do we need him? These were just a few questions that passed through the stands at Stamford Bridge when the Spaniard was unveiled. But today, César Azpilicueta is a Chelsea stalwart and his […]

Posted on January 28th, 2017 by scott
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I don’t buy into the idea that Liverpool’s wheels have come off and that their season is spiralling out of control. Yes they’ve had a poor start to the year and they’ve certainly missed top scorer Saido Mane but a win over Chelsea next week at Anfield could turn around their fortunes again. Plus they […]

Posted on January 27th, 2017 by scott
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So it’s been revealed today that Celtic have rejected a £3m bid from Chelsea for their number one goalkeeper Craig Gordon. But should the Scottish Premiership champions rethink their stance if the London side make an improved offer? It’s a hard one. I know the story has caused a bit of mirth in some parts […]

Posted on January 26th, 2017 by scott
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Bojan Krkić seemed to have the footballing world at his feet when he broke into the Barcelona first team in 2007. But alas the forward hasn’t managed to hit the footballing heights that were expected of him. After failing to hold down a starting spot in the Barca side; he had short uneventful moves to […]

Posted on January 25th, 2017 by scott
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When you watched Celtic captain Scott Brown last season you got the feeling that the midfielder was winding down his career. The midfielder was sluggish, slow and struggling to get around the pitch during Ronny Deila’s last year in charge at Parkhead. But when new boss Brendan Rodgers walked through the doors at Celtic Park […]

Posted on January 25th, 2017 by scott
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It seems to me that young Belgian forward Adnan Januzaj believes one word from Paul Pogba is enough to get him back In the Manchester United team next season. He’s going to be sadly mistaken if he holds onto that belief without producing for Sunderland for the remainder of this term. Januzaj has to start […]

Posted on January 24th, 2017 by scott
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Kenny Miller once again proved this weekend that he’s still a vital member of Mark Warburton’s Rangers squad. His winning brace in the Gers’ Scottish Cup 2-1 triumph over Motherwell showed us yet again that age is just a number. Now many an opposing fan will mock Rangers because one of their top performers is thirty-seven […]

Posted on January 23rd, 2017 by scott
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Under Ally McCoist things weren’t looking great for Barrie McKay. The winger was loaned out to Greenock Morton and then to Raith Rovers as he struggled to gain a place in the Rangers first team. Much more was expected from the promising youngster who burst into the Gers senior set-up back in 2012. But everything […]

Posted on January 21st, 2017 by scott
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May the 19th 2012 is a day that will live with Heart of Midlothian fans for the rest of their lives. It was the day that they watched their side tear Edinburgh rivals Hibs apart at Hampden to secure the Jambos their eighth Scottish Cup triumph. Obviously the other team in Edinburgh will also never […]

Posted on January 20th, 2017 by scott
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