Football

30 teams took part in midweek action over the past couple of nights as the quest to reach the Champions League proper picks up a pace. This phase of the lengthy competition takes two routes as we see both the Champions Route and the League Route. 20 teams take place …

Where have you been I hope you have been asking. Well after a weekend of “Scouting” that was followed by a few days of feeling somewhat below par – truth be told, I’m too old for these kind of “scouting trips” but do I learn? no I do not. Anyway …

Men in their mid-twenties often fall for older women. They are no longer interested in naïve 20-something girls and want to have a more mature partner. The society is used to couples in which a man is older than a woman. It’s kind of classy. However, today’s tendency is a …

Avid followers of the series will be wondering why there was no afternoon transfer update yesterday, the simple reason being that I was a bit busy and forgot. The same reason as to why this one is running a bit late. That said it is running late but reading great, …

It is fair to say that it has been a frustrating transfer window for Chelsea, although they have landed Antonio Rudige and Tiemoue Bakayoko they have been foiled in their quest to sign a marquee signing. Many felt that they were in poll position to land Romelu Lukaku from Everton …

We’ve reached the middle of the week and what better way to burn off that Wednesday morning malaise then by helping yourself to another large serving of transfer gossip debunking. Make sure you leave room for breakfast as this is a hefty one. Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in …

After the dust has settled from the departure of Kyle Walker to Manchester City it is clear to see that life goes on at Tottenham Hotspur with the announcement that Kieran Trippier has signed a new contract with the club, one that will see him commit his future to the …

A happy 40th birthday of sorts to the column which is definitely showing signs of ageing. So while I sit down and catch my breath here is the Tuesday lunchtime serving of transfer gossip Gossip in standard font, my thoughts are in bold Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 27, has arrived in …

Manchester United may have landed Romelu Lukaku recently and the Belgian forward has already got off to the ideal start with a goal against Real Salt Lake last night but that does not mean that is the last piece of business that the Old Trafford outfit are looking to carry …

After having their wrists slapped by the Premier League after supposedly tapping up Southampton’s Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool are now prepared to test the waters once again but this time with something resembling a concrete offer for the Dutch international. Southampton’s frustration at losing the majority of their star players …