Today was a huge day for the Premier League as they reached a decision to move the summer transfer window deadline up in 2018. Next year, the transfer window will no longer be open once league play has commenced. A 2/3 majority of clubs, 14 in total, voted to move deadline day up to August 9, two days before the regular season begins. Of course, you'll still have that period … [Read more...] about Manchester United Voted Against Summer Transfer Window Change
Archives for September 2017
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
After a dismal start to the season against Burnley, Chelsea have managed to find their way back into some sort of form in Premier League play. Manager Antonio Conte will not want Chelsea’s standard to drop in the upcoming game against Leicester City, despite the Foxes having not been in their greatest form recently. Chelsea will want to pounce on this opportunity and use it … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City
Tottenham Hotspur Planning World’s First Retractable Pitch
It's been awhile since we've heard much about the White Hart Lane redevelopment plan at Tottenham Hotspur football club. For the most part, they have not been shy about sharing artist renderings and animations of the scheme in place. White Hart Lane has also been good at promoting photos of the construction project as it develops. What they unveiled today is really a very … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Planning World’s First Retractable Pitch
PetPlan Puppies Picked NFL Winners at 70% Clip Last Year
Another NFL season kicks off tonight and, just like in most recent seasons, the news cycle surrounding the league has been very dark and gloomy. If you need some more light hearted NFL news, then I suggest you take a look at the PetPlan pup-nosticators. Yes, what's better to deliver you from gloom and doom news, then puppies! Puppies that also actually do better at picking … [Read more...] about PetPlan Puppies Picked NFL Winners at 70% Clip Last Year
Dortmund’s History Maker Jadon Sancho Swiftly Replaces Ousmane Dembele
By John O'Leary The departure of Ousmane Dembele caused plenty of friction among Borussia Dortmund supporters, as their young star was snapped up by Spanish giants Barcelona this summer. The 20-year-old France international prospect was lured to the Nou Camp for an incredible £97 million this past transfer window, joining the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in the … [Read more...] about Dortmund’s History Maker Jadon Sancho Swiftly Replaces Ousmane Dembele
Philippe Coutinho Recovered From Back Injury, Returns to LFC Training
Liverpool FC Manager Jurgen Klopp still maintains that it was a back injury, and not a preoccupation with a potential move to Barcelona that kept Philippe Coutinho out of the Reds' first five contests this season. Whether or not the back injury excuse was legitimate, and how serious or minor the supposed back injury was, either way, it's officially over now. Coutinho … [Read more...] about Philippe Coutinho Recovered From Back Injury, Returns to LFC Training
Jamie Vardy Rips Arsenal, Says He Saw Their “Downfall” Coming
Today in "piling on Arsenal FC as they struggle" news, Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy says he saw the team's "downfall" coming. Vardy snubbed the opportunity to join the north London side last summer, and he made comments today explaining why. The 30-year-old Englishman certainly has no regrets about the decision, and he claims to have known that the club's current rough … [Read more...] about Jamie Vardy Rips Arsenal, Says He Saw Their “Downfall” Coming
Manchester United Injury Report, Match Preview vs Stoke City
Mark Hughes and Jose Mourinho have faced each other twice as leaders of Stoke City and Manchester United respectively. The result was a 1-1 draw in both outings. Is the third time the charm for one of the two bosses to break through and achieve a victory? United are heavy favorites in this one. Let's take a look at the injury report, for both sides, in this upcoming clash at … [Read more...] about Manchester United Injury Report, Match Preview vs Stoke City
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Stoke City
Manchester United travel to the Britannia Stadium Saturday as heavy favorites in their clash at Stoke City. United come in riding very high, a perfect 3-0 on the very young season with a 10-0 goal differential. the Potters come in even Steven in that department having scored two and conceded two. They have accumulated four points this league campaign, with their early … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Stoke City
David Diehl on War Chant Controversy, Illini Outlook This Year (Exclusive)
David Diehl lives and works in New York City these days, but the native to Chicago's South Side (Brother Rice graduate) knows that the key to an Illini football resurgence lies in consistently recruiting Chicagoland. It was also a big part of the winning formula for Diehl's 2001 team, the last Illinois squad to win the B1G title. It was the same answer Dick Butkus gave, when … [Read more...] about David Diehl on War Chant Controversy, Illini Outlook This Year (Exclusive)