May
27
We heart football…
Filed Under Footie Lifestyle | 4 Comments
This is a short post. This is a very sincere and quick fire thank you to the beautiful game from Fans United.
Even after we’ve been shined on ticket prices, even after we’ve overpaid for booze and food all season, even after we’ve bought another home kit jersey, and even after we’ve been robbed by the referee (again), we heart you football. And we will always heart you.
Fans United accept the game for all that it is. We do so because we love everything about it. The victory. The defeat. The passion. The banter. The despair. The euphoria. The silky smooth skills. We eat it. We live for it. We heart you. Thank you football for another great season. We’ll be back for more of the same again…
May
5
Overrated FC…
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Tis’ the season to laud the best of the best. The football universe is filled with incredible talent. And we love to bestow awards on those who play sexy football. Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta and Rooney are world-class players. They are part of the reason we love to watch the beautiful game.
On the other side of the coin, there are some players who have prominent roles in elite teams and they often leave you scratching your head as to why. And let’s face it. Every team has them. Even the team you love and adore.
We present our Overrated FC team of the season. Now remember…the keyword here is overrated. Nobody is saying they are rubbish! But they certainly won’t be winning the Ballon d’Or. Do you agree with our choices?
Goalkeeper = Joe Hart {Manchester City}
Left Back = John Arne Riise {Roma}
Center Back = Joleon Lescott {Manchester City}
Center Back = Johan Djourou {Arssenal}
Right Back = Glen Johnson {Liverpool}
Midfield = Sami Khedira {Real Madrid}
Midfield = Gareth Barry {Manchester City}
Winger = Ricardo Quaresma {Besiktas}
Winger = Aaron Lennon {Tottenham Hotspur}
Striker = Nicklas Bendtner {Arsenal}
Striker = Robinho {AC Milan}
Manager = Arsene Wenger {Arsenal}
Overrated FC Subs = Heurelho Gomes {Tottenham}, Anton Ferdinand {Sunderland}, Christoph Metzelder {Schalke 04}, Assou Ekotto {Tottenham Hotspur}, Jack Rodwell {Everton}, Mathieu Flamini {AC Milan}, Alberto Aquilani {Juventus}, Angel di Maria {Real Madrid}, Andy Carroll {Liverpool}, Edin Dzeko {Manchester City}
May
2
Not so special in Spain…
Filed Under Champions League, La Liga | 4 Comments
Jose Mourinho has ruffled the feathers of many people, including some of his star players. Following the defeat to Barcelona in last week’s Champions League semi-final, the Special One has come under fire for not only his comments post game, but also his tactics.
It wasn’t so long ago when Mourinho launched a scathing attack on Tottenham’s tactics, accusing them of “parking the bus” during a Premier League game. Well now, Europe’s most controversial manager is being accused of the same. There are some who believe he is a tactical genius, and there are many who believe he is killing the spirit of Real Madrid football.
Whether you like Mourinho or not, you can’t deny the success his style of football has achieved in multiple leagues across Europe. Pretty or not, he is a born winner. Just ask Arsenal fans if they would take two seasons of Mourinho’s style in order to fill the trophy cabinet with a bit more silverware. Wouldn’t you?
Mourinho was loved by the British press for his uniqueness and never ending classic sound bites. In Italy, his controversial approach was not embraced so much, but they did respect his achievement of winning the treble with Inter Milan. And in Spain, his football style has been panned by the media and Real Madrid fans.
There’s no doubt Mourinho faces his toughest challenge as manager. The Real Madrid hot seat is piping hot. Whether or not he stays for another season is all dependent on what happens in the Champions League. If he pulls off a miracle and defeats Barcelona, all of the negative press could change in a heart beat. And if anyone can turn things around it’s the Special One. But right now, in one of football’s most beloved cathedral’s, he’s not so special. What do you think?