The rebuild of Manchester United could definitely take some time, so get ready and dig your heels in for that. The upshot is that we'll have a summer transfer window filled with many comings and goings. And with Manchester United linked to approximately 97,324 players already, the time is right for some Red Devils transfer talk on this lovely Tuesday. The second edition of … [Read more...] about Manchester United Transfer Talk: Thomas Meunier, Maddison, David de Gea
Virgil van Dijk Believes Lionel Messi Deserves Ballon d’Or Award
Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk is many things: the PFA Player of the Year, the world's most expensive defender, the best Dutch player alive. Should he also be this year's Ballon d'Or winner? Well, many prominent pundits and famous football figures believe so, but Van Dijk himself thinks the plaudit belongs to Lionel Messi. Over the last decade, Messi and Cristiano … [Read more...] about Virgil van Dijk Believes Lionel Messi Deserves Ballon d’Or Award
Jorginho Says Maurizio Sarri Juventus Move Would be Viewed as Betrayal
Midfielder Jorginho moved with manager Maurizio Sarri from Napoli to Chelsea last summer, but it's safe to say that he won't be doing that again this transfer window. Sarri is reportedly ready to leave Stamford Bridge and take the vacant Juventus job, a move that would be viewed as "a betrayal" by Napoli fans, according to Jorginho. Juve are the ruling oligarchs of Serie A … [Read more...] about Jorginho Says Maurizio Sarri Juventus Move Would be Viewed as Betrayal
Chicago Cubs Make Risky Reach with Ryan Jensen at #27
As the MLB Network talking heads pointed out in reference to the Chicago Cubs drafting Ryan Jensen out of Fresno State tonight: "from #99 to #27?!?!" The draftniks certainly did not see this coming; at all. It's a bold move to be sure, only time will tell if it pays off for 'em. Yes, it's a reach to say the least, but time will tell if Ryan Jensen falls into the Mike Harkey, … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Make Risky Reach with Ryan Jensen at #27
2019 Chicago Cubs MLB Draft Mocksourcing
The Major League Baseball draft is basically a lot like stamp collecting, and just as exciting, but it is still very important. The Chicago Cubs won a World Series and went to three straight National League Championship Series this decade largely due to a core of stars that was partially built through the draft. Currently in first place in the NL Central as of this writing, … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Cubs MLB Draft Mocksourcing
2019 Chicago White Sox MLB Draft Mocksourcing
The Major League Baseball draft is basically a lot like stamp collecting, and just as exciting, but it is still very important. Look no further than the late ‘80s-early ‘90s Chicago White Sox, who built a winning ball club around a core of four absolute slam dunk picks (Jack McDowell, Robin Ventura, Frank Thomas and Alex Fernandez)…and then Scott Ruffcorn happened. Anywho, … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago White Sox MLB Draft Mocksourcing
Liverpool FC News and Notes: Klopp, Oliver, Smicer, Parade
Liverpool are European champions for the sixth time and the celebration is on! This means that they'll now be competing for seven, yes seven trophies next season. You have the usual four, plus the UEFA Super Cup against Europa League champions Chelsea, plus the club World Cup and the Community Shield. With Manchester City winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup, the … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC News and Notes: Klopp, Oliver, Smicer, Parade
Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Talk: Lo Celso, Ndombele, Sessegnon, Trippier, Gomez
Tottenham Hotspur football club chairman Daniel Levy has taken a lot of criticism, and deservedly so, from fans over the past year and a half as the club has done absolutely nothing in the transfer market during that period of time. Manager Mauricio Pochettino has been a trooper during it all, and he's been able to consistently win, despite lacking the support of substantial … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Transfer Talk: Lo Celso, Ndombele, Sessegnon, Trippier, Gomez
Five Leading Candidates to Replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea FC Manager
It appears we're going to have vacancy at the Chelsea FC managerial position yet again. The current incumbent, Maurizio Sarri, is set to leave and take the open gig at Juventus. Yes, the revolving door that is the Chelsea manager gig will likely keep spinning. It's one of several negative factors that surround the club right now, and could see the west London outfit head … [Read more...] about Five Leading Candidates to Replace Maurizio Sarri as Chelsea FC Manager
Chelsea FC Could Face Some Seriously Tough Times Soon
Chelsea FC just finished a moderately successful season, winning the UEFA Europa League and finishing in the top four of the Premier League. The Blues also went to the final of the EFL Cup, where they took treble winners Manchester City to penalty kicks. Heading into 2019-20, Blues supporters may have to redefine their expectations downward. Chelsea fans may have to continue … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Could Face Some Seriously Tough Times Soon