Footie Genius

It was unsurprising to see Manchester United struggling in the first half of the season after losing their play-maker to retirement at the end of last year. No player makes a club and United will need to replace their talisman, but as of yet they haven't and somewhat surprisingly they have gone back to Scholes to get a disappointing season (they are out of the Champions League before Christmas) back on track. A lot of fun was poked at Sir Alex Ferguson for bringing back Scholes in a shock move just before the derby match against an impressive Manchester City team; however the media should look at the scoreline to see that he was right in doing so. Although Scholes, understandably rusty gifted City a goal, he had the desired effect on the overall team which led to United winning. Another rusty performance against Bolton yesterday again seen United win the game 3 - 0, with Scholes scoring the opening goal. As he returns to full fitness, I can only see Scholes improving a...

Before I start writing posts, I thought I best introduce some of the great football clichés that I will no doubt fall into the trap of using. Here's some of my favourites: The team looks strong on paper: Has a team ever looked strong on paper? With the exception of Porto's  Hulk  I don't think I've ever seen a team or player that looks strong on paper. There are no easy games in international football: This is the excuse that you roll out if your country has only beaten San Marino 1 - 0. He's ran his socks off: Yes if this ever was the case then I'd accept it, but I have never seen it. Most players nowadays actually wear their socks in a stupid position above their knees - e.g. Thierry Henry. They are setting out their stall early on:  This basically means they have started the game, there is no other meaning. This free-kick is in Beckham's range: As talented as Beckham is, I don't need to know every time there is a free kick in the oppositi...

Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney....Titus Bramble - all have played the beautiful game and have made it what we all love. This blog will chronicle some of their greatest and worst moments, as well as discussing current affairs, looking back at historic moments such as Cantona's fly kick, Denmark winning the Euro's, Souness planting a flag in a centre circle and much more. There will be goals, own goals, funny moments and serious discussion - and hopefully it will all be fun!