The Premier League ‘Surprise’ XI of the season
Last week I compiled my Premier League ‘Let down XI’. That included players who were not necessarily the worst in the League, but who did not live up to the expectations that many fans and…
Carrick in doubt for England
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick missed England training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland.The 29-year-old was recalled to Fabio Capello's squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup after…
Football League clubs agree to fair-play system
The Football League has announced an in-principle agreement to introduce a UEFA-style financial fair-play system for all 72 league clubs.UEFA is set to introduce a 'break-even' requirement from 2013/14 stipulating that clubs only spend as…
Sensible, but will it put off potential signings at Liverpool?
Roma goalkeeper Doni has revealed why he won’t be joining Liverpool this summer. He told Il Tempo: “I have only received an official offer from Liverpool, but I could not accept those conditions. I would…
Boateng signs for Bayern
Bayern Munich have signed defender Jerome Boateng from Manchester City on a four-year deal subject to the completion of a medical.A statement on the Bayern website revealed they had signed the 22-year-old for an undisclosed…
Barton keen on Arsenal move
is interested in a move to Arsenal according to the Telegraph after being told he can leave Newcastle United. The midfielder has his eyes set on a move to the Emirates stadium after being put…
Liverpool’s final summer signing?
Liverpool have spent big over the summer, strengthening their squad with the likes of Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Jose Enrique among others. Despite Damien Comolli stating that Enrique would be their last signing, they…
Can Tottenham benefit from such a late sale?
The Modric saga has dragged on all summer, and shows no signs of closure as we near the end of the transfer window. Tottenham have tried to hold on to the player, but if he…
Tevez slammed as Manchester City lose in Munich
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted that Carlos Tevez refused to come off the bench in his side's 2-0 defeat against Bayern Munich, and that the striker's career at the club is now finished.…
Little Scholes, a Crouch cameo and ex-Chelsea star shows himself to be a plank
The Premier League might have gone on a week's holiday, but The Football FanCast Video Show certainly hasn't. So what can you enjoy during your coffee break this week? We profile the five worst footballers…