Given how many footballers are incredibly overpaid, sometimes we don't think about how much they plough through their money and see their fortunes disappear faster than Chris Coleman’s tenure with Wales. Naturally, as the career of a footballer declines, the options are to either go into managing or start investing. But many footballers and their associates have made some real … [Read more...] about Five of the Most Offside (And Off-Pitch) Football Investments In Recent Years
Archives for November 2017
Nemanja Matic Injury has Manchester United Quite Concerned
Midfielder Nemanja Matic has probably been Manchester United's best player this season. You can make a case for a couple other guys, but most pundits will agree that the Serbian acquired from Chelsea in August has been the MVP. Naturally then, United and their supporters are very concerned about the developments in last night's 4-2 win at Watford. The stellar holding … [Read more...] about Nemanja Matic Injury has Manchester United Quite Concerned
Arsenal Midfielder Santi Cazorla Provides Injury Update, Has Ninth Surgery
The injury and rehabilitation saga for Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla continues to carry on. Today brought another development that restarts the return clock yet again. Cazorla posted on Twitter today that he had to have another surgery to repair a tendon in his foot. This will be ninth surgical procedure. Cazorla had targeted a return in January, but you can definitely … [Read more...] about Arsenal Midfielder Santi Cazorla Provides Injury Update, Has Ninth Surgery
Erik Lamela Returns, Discusses “worst of time of his life” Away from Game
While last night saw Tottenham Hotspur pretty much eliminated from the Premier League title chase, there is a still a true feel good story to report. Spurs winger Erik Lamela made a substitute appearance in the 2-1 loss to Leicester City, and this was his first game in exactly 400 days. Lamela missed 13 months of action due to hip injuries that required two operations, and … [Read more...] about Erik Lamela Returns, Discusses “worst of time of his life” Away from Game
Northwestern Hosts Illini Basketball: Four Things to Watch
Northwestern and Illini basketball will square off just once this season, therefore making the lone meeting all the more meaningful. To add to the significance, the game will take place at the exact same venue that brought the most glorious moment in modern Illini basketball history. Yes, NU’s temporary home is AllState Arena, where the famed “Miracle on Mannheim” occurred on … [Read more...] about Northwestern Hosts Illini Basketball: Four Things to Watch
Purdue Boilermakers Fans Heckle #17 Louisville with FBI, Prostitution Themes
While you could definitely ask for a more entertaining contest on the court, the in arena atmosphere that surrounded the Purdue Boilermakers 66-57 win over #17 Louisville was top notch. It was electric, spirited and hostile all at the same time. The fans were both very loud and extremely clever, as they taunted the visiting Cardinals with chants of FBI, and numerous … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers Fans Heckle #17 Louisville with FBI, Prostitution Themes
Chelsea Must Catch United First, Before City, Antonio Conte Admits
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte spoke to the media today ahead of tomorrow night's Premier League clash at home against Swansea City. They will kick off 15 minutes ahead of table toppers Manchester City, who host Southampton. Chelsea comes into this one 11 points behind the Citizens, who have set a Premier League record by taking 37 points from their first 13 matches. City … [Read more...] about Chelsea Must Catch United First, Before City, Antonio Conte Admits
Jose Mourinho Uses Victory Cigar Analogy to Describe Blown Scoring Chances
Manchester United picked up their first road Premier League win since September, with a 4-2 decision at Watford tonight, but manager Jose Mourinho believes the score should or could have been a lot more lopsided than that. Mourinho lamented the blown scoring opportunities in the second half versus the Hornets, and utilized a victory cigar analogy to express his … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Uses Victory Cigar Analogy to Describe Blown Scoring Chances