Tag Archives: Manchester United

Manchester United: the easiest money the Glazers will ever make.

Manchester United didn’t become one of the definitive corporate behemoths of modern sport by accident. It happened as a result of concerted efforts to monetise every aspect of their existence as a football club. Until recently, the result of this … Continue reading

Posted in Premier League | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Playing for pride is not exciting. At all.

This has been a boring Premier League season. I know it’s lazy to say it, but maybe the prolonged lack of entertainment has made me lethargic. Yes, the Football League’s been amazing, the Champions League has had some moments, and … Continue reading

Posted in Premier League | Tagged Alex Ferguson, , , , Premier League | Leave a comment

Football photography of the year awards 2012/13

Welcome to my inaugural football photography of the year awards. I decided to come up this utterly meaningless award to recognise the best contributions that photography has made towards capturing the beauty of our beloved national sport. I hope that this … Continue reading

Posted in Fans and football culture | Tagged Alan Pardew, Bayern Munich, Cheslea, Fernando Torres, , Javi Martinez, , , Newcastle, Patrice Evra, , Rafa Benitez | Comments Off

England and Rio Ferdinand, again.

If only Rio had done what he was perfectly within his rights to do and turn his back on England, for good. He had no reason to feel he owed his country anything, not after the ‘footballing reasons’ snub of … Continue reading

Posted in English Football, International | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Welcome back Champions League, you have been missed

It’s early February, yet it wouldn’t feel like a massive punt to lay a decent sum on naming the winners of Europe’s five major leagues. Just don’t expect a tempting price from the bookies. Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint … Continue reading

Posted in Champions League | Tagged Aguero, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, , , PSG, , Sky, Sky Sports, Super Sunday | Leave a comment