What to expect

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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!

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