Happy New Year Manchester United fans! To celebrate, we have a double edition of transfer talk. Anything to get your mind off yet another humiliating loss this past weekend, this time at the hands of Nottingham Forest. This edition covers the likes of Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. For part one, covering Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek, go here. … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Anthony Martial, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Man United Transfer Talk: Raphael Varane, Donny van de Beek
With apologies to Bono, The Edge and the rest of U2, all is not quiet, on New Year's Day. At least not in the Manchester United transfer portal. According to a report in ESPN today, United will not trigger the one-year extension for central defender Raphael Varane. This is totally expected. Varane has seen more playing time as of late, but he had fallen very far down the … [Read more...] about Man United Transfer Talk: Raphael Varane, Donny van de Beek
Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Recently freed political prisoner Jim Harbaugh, and his merry band of inspirational, overly oppressed freedom fighters known as the Michigan Wolverines football team are back in the College Football Playoff for the third straight season. Having endured unfathomable levels of adversity this season, as perfectly articulated by OC/late season Interim Head Coach Sherrone Moore … [Read more...] about Rose Bowl CFP Semifinal Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide
Kirk Herbstreit Perfectly Articulates the Transcendent Rose Bowl Setting
When the time came to choose a setting to paint in my intro to oil painting class at the Art Institute of Chicago, the choice was obvious. I selected the most cinematic scene in all of sports, "the end of the yellow brick road" as the legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson used to call it: The Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. The iconic stadium and the game affectionately known as … [Read more...] about Kirk Herbstreit Perfectly Articulates the Transcendent Rose Bowl Setting
Kevin De Bruyne Nearing First Appearance Since Opening Day
Kevin De Bruyne returned to the Manchester City matchday squad in the win over Sheffield United yesterday, but he didn't feature. He went an unused substitute, but looks likely to make what would be just his second appearance of the season when City opens their FA Cup campaign a week from today. City will take on Huddersfield Town in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. De Bruyne, who … [Read more...] about Kevin De Bruyne Nearing First Appearance Since Opening Day
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at UD Las Palmas
Ah yes, UD Las Palmas, "the island club," a football club, from the sound of things, dwells in paradise. Every match is a fiesta at UD Las Palmas, which sounds like a place the late, great Jimmy Buffett would sing about. Unlike Margaritaville, it is an actual place and not a state of mind, as it's located on Grand Canary Island (or Gran Canario) which is straight west off the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at UD Las Palmas
Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Roque, Martinez, Pedri
Is it going to be "las palmas mi calmas" for Blaugranes supporters on Thursday night? Or will the trip to UD Las Palmas provide even more anxiety within the fanbase for how the season has gone thus far? The visit to the island club could mark the first minutes in a FC Barcelona shirt for new addition Vitor Roque, and the return from injury for Inigo Martinez. The central … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News at Las Palmas: Roque, Martinez, Pedri
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Mallorca
By the time Real Madrid take to the pitch again, when they host Mallorca for a La Liga fixture in midweek, it'll have been about two weeks since they last played. You can call it a holiday/festive/Christmas break, you might say. Over that vacation time, forward Vinicius Jr. has fully healed from his hamstring injury. He's now fully match fit, but don't expect to see him play … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Mallorca
Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr.
It has certainly been a minute since we last checked in on Real Madrid, and there is plenty of news to discuss since they last took to the pitch. Manager Carlo Ancelotti, who was drawing interest from the Brazilian national team, has signed a contract extension with the club. Speaking of Brazilians, forward Vinicius Jr. is off the injured list. Let's begin with Vinicius, who … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News vs Mallorca: Ancelotti, Vinicius Jr.
West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Heading into the day after New Year's clash versus Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United manager David Moyes openly discussed the possibility of his getting a contract extension. From time to time, we hear a lot about the temperature of his seat, and a year ago at this time, the idea of his getting the sack was very real. What a turnaround it has been for the Scotsman, … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton