The protracted inevitability that is Aston Villa’s Premier League relegation will be dragged out one more week after Norwich City couldn’t better the Villans’ result against Bournemouth. Mathematically speaking, it’s still possible for the Midlanders to save themselves, but they’re down if Norwich get another point between now and the … Read more
Upon taking charge at Juventus in the summer of 2011, Antonio Conte made maestro playmaker Andrea Pirlo his first signing. Pirlo, who had been inexplicably cast aside by Milan, moved to Turin on a free transfer aged 32 and went on to win four successive Scudettos, the first three of … Read more
Manchester United’s dalliance regarding the contract extension of fragile lynchpin Michael Carrick suggests the Red Devils are seriously contemplating allowing the veteran to leave for nothing this summer. His susceptibility to injury is forever frustrating, but when fit and in-form Carrick remains Man Utd’s finest centre-midfielder, as he fights off … Read more
West Ham’s pending move to the Olympic Stadium has given those in the business of peddling transfer stories a new source of inspiration. With the Irons due to move into their taxpayer-funded, state-of-the-art arena, it has been speculated a marquee signing or two will be made in order ensure seats … Read more