When Manchester United bought Romelu Lukaku from Everton for £75 million at the beginning of this month, the deal had plenty of cynics. Many of the doubters focused on the fact that United's current Manager, Jose Mourinho, coached Lukaku previously at Chelsea, and did not have a problem selling him away. Others took this to mean Mourinho really didn't know how to utilize … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Pleased By Romelu Lukaku “Evolution” into “Top Striker”
Archives for July 2017
Jose Mourinho Doesn’t Think Antonio Valencia Deserved a Red Card
As Austin Powers said while he was battling super-villain Random Task, "who throws a shoe?! Really?!" Along those lines, who gets a red card in an international friendly? Seriously? Manchester United Defender Antonio Valencia does, and his manager Jose Mourinho defended the challenge, believing his right back definitely did not deserve to see red. Watch below, as Valencia … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Doesn’t Think Antonio Valencia Deserved a Red Card
The IlliNation Show Featuring Peanut Tillman, Dick Butkus and Dee Brown
Welcome to The IlliNation Show, inaugural edition! It's volume I, chapter I of The Sports Bank's special, exclusive Illini podcast. We have an action packed first show for you which covers the following topics in the segments below: … [Read more...] about The IlliNation Show Featuring Peanut Tillman, Dick Butkus and Dee Brown
Ohio State Football Tops B1G Pre-Media Days Power Rankings
It’s another national title or bust kind of season for Ohio State football. All the college football preseason preview magazines see at least a final four appearance in Columbus, with two of the three calling a national championship game appearance. Thus, it's pretty obvious who tops our B1G power rankings pre-Media Day. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Football Tops B1G Pre-Media Days Power Rankings
Romelu Lukaku Scores His First Manchester United Goal (Video)
Romelu Lukaku scored his first ever goal for Manchester United tonight in the 38' of the Red Devils 2-1 win at Real Salt Lake in an international friendly. It wasn't the cleanest first touch, but he made an excellent recovery and accomplished a sweet move that was an easy move for him inside the 18 yard box. Take a look at the video below: … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Scores His First Manchester United Goal (Video)
Manchester United 2, Real Salt Lake 1: Second Half Takeaways
Fresh off a 5-2 destruction of the L.A. Galaxy to begin their preseason, Manchester United headed to Sandy, Utah to face Real Salt Lake in another international friendly. This is the second clash against a MLS opponent, from here United will then face three big clubs in the International Champions Cup. -Jose Mourinho swapped out all 11 players to begin the second half, after … [Read more...] about Manchester United 2, Real Salt Lake 1: Second Half Takeaways
Romelu Lukaku Warned of Increased Pressure by Michael Carrick
Romelu Lukaku is taking a big step up in proverbial weight class this season. Going from Everton to Manchester United means a leap from an upper middle table/Europa League contender to one of the three richest, most powerful and most popular football clubs in the entire world. Lukaku's agent negotiated a deal that cost Old Trafford £75 million, and with add-ons it could one … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Warned of Increased Pressure by Michael Carrick
2017-18 Liverpool FC Third Kit Released (Photos, Videos)
The 2017-18 Liverpool FC third kit was released today, and it's getting a much reception than last year's model. That's fitting, as the new strip is vastly superior to 2016-17's very troubled "toxic thunder" shirt. Of course, that's also a very low bar to clear, as last year's alternate shirt looked like it received its coloring from an unholy concoction of Hi-C Ecto Cooler, … [Read more...] about 2017-18 Liverpool FC Third Kit Released (Photos, Videos)
Jurgen Klopp Has Amazing Analogy for Naby Keita Transfer Talks
Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has repeatedly had assure his club's supporters that their summer transfer window is going better than it might appear to the outside observer. Klopp has stressed patience to Reds fans, indicating that work is getting done behind the scenes. LFC have made one major signing this summer, AS Roma Mohamed Salah, which broke the club transfer fee … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Has Amazing Analogy for Naby Keita Transfer Talks
Antonio Rudiger Reveals Reasons He Joined Chelsea FC
When Chelsea Football Club made it official that Defender Antonio Rudiger had joined their squad, it was done so in an incredibly clever way. At this link, you can watch the video which at first glance appears to be nothing more than a run-of-the-mill merchandise advertisement. Rudiger, who came over from AS Roma, unexpectedly shows up at the end. In the German's more … [Read more...] about Antonio Rudiger Reveals Reasons He Joined Chelsea FC