Champions League

Does Carlo Ancelotti Need To Win The Champions League for Chelsea?

By James Beckett on September 15, 2010

Despite their excellent start to their campaign the pressure is on Chelsea ahead of their Champions League opener tonight. Carlo Ancelotti’s men travel to MSK Zilina and the general consensus amongst the footballing world is that they need to succeed …

That’s The Champions League For You

By James Beckett on September 14, 2010

Eighteen minutes in to their Champions League debut and Tottenham fans could have been forgiven for thinking life in the planets elite club competition was easy. 2-0 up and pressing for a third against a beleaguered Werder Bremen side, Spurs …

Should Tottenham Make A Last Ditch Transfer Move?

By James Beckett on August 30, 2010

With the transfer window slamming shut tomorrow Tottenham have surprisingly been one of the most inactive clubs. But should Harry Redknapp make a last ditch attempt to strengthen his squad ahead of their assault on the Champions League? Redknapp’s quiet …

Hodgson Transfers to Bring Liverpool Success?

By James Beckett on August 29, 2010

Fernando Torres returned to goal scoring form to give Liverpool’s season a much needed kick-start against West Brom. But will this be the start of a bright season for Roy Hodgson’s side or will the men from Merseyside disappoint once …

Manchester City And Mancini Struggling To Attract Big Name Signings!

By Thomas Flower on July 25, 2010

All Manchester City fans were expecting a busy summer at Eastlands and while they have brought in £75 million pounds worth of talent, the players that have arrived will not spark fear into Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. City have …

Derek Rae Leaving U.S. to Join ESPN in UK

Derek Rae Leaving U.S. to Join ESPN in UK
By The Gaffer on July 21, 2010

Derek Rae, one of the most talented US-based soccer commentators, will call his last game for ESPN US next week before he heads to the United Kingdom to work for ESPN UK. Rae will be the ESPN UK’s main commentator …

Fox Scores a 1.1 Overnight Rating for Champions League Final

By The Gaffer on May 24, 2010

The 2010 Champions League Final featuring Inter Milan against Bayern Munich drew a 1.1 overnight rating on the Fox Network. How does that compare to last year’s final on ESPN? The 2009 Final, which was shown on a Wednesday afternoon, …