Flying Kiwis – September 29
Fat Sam made no attempt to hide his intentions coming into West Ham’s clash with Man United at Old Trafford on the weekend. He was looking for a win.
Mourinho’s Notebook – September 25
Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan has dismissed rumours that he had his friend and fellow countryman, rapper Castro, ritually sacrificed as "wild and ludicrous".
Wouldn't Mind That Phoenix Rising...
We keep it real here at the Nichey Niche, so right off the bat I'm gonna say that I, myself, the Mystery Doc am no Wellington Phoenix expert.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - September 23
It was an outrageous day in Leicester as Man United came to town. Early on it was all red as Robin Van Persie opened his season account and then Angel Di Maria scored a sublime chip over the keeper. However the usual...
Flying Kiwis – September 22
In his 100th game for West Ham, it took only 74 seconds for Winston Reid to get his name on the score-sheet. A teasing cross form Stewart Downing...
Mourinho’s Notebook – September 19
In which the English FA are sick of all the bloody immigrants, FIFA fellas been taking some expensive gifts and Rio Ferdinand's been spilling the beans in his serialised autobiography.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - September 16
The international break may have tested the patience of football fans all over but after the long, aching wait things kicked back off with a bang.
Flying Kiwis – September 15
There are signs of life for Marco Rojas in Germany! With his parent club Stuttgart struggling in the top flight, his loanee club are doing OK mid-table in the next tier down.
Mourinho's Notebook - September 12
International Breaks Are Dumb. Sure, we had some great moments, but most of the action was typically stolid nation vs nation football. Thankfully, the club stuff returns this weekend and we can all exhale.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - September 9
Happy times for the home nations. With the exception of Wales (who start their quest tomorrow in Andorra), all of the British nations had encouraging results to begin their European Championship qualifying campaigns.
Some Thoughts on the All Whites vs Uzbekistan
And so the Anthony Hudson era begins with a loss. But it’s just the first step of a long process, and a necessary wakeup call for some perhaps.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - September 5
The Dreaded International Window. We all hate it because it comes right after deadline day and we want to see those hot new signings kitting up for our clubs and then they make us wait an extra week so England can stumble to a win over Norway at Wembley. At least these internationals have given us some top moments to savour.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - September 2
A lot has happened since the weekend matches though it was only two days ago. But before we had Falcao or Welbeck in London we had Liverpool dealing to Spurs and Manchester United getting blanked by Burnley.
Spontaneous Ruminations on Transfer Deadline Day
Falcao, aye? Who saw that one coming? It was meant to be Real Madrid all along that were hunting for him. Maybe Juventus. Maybe even Man City, Chelsea or Arsenal. Nobody thought he’d be a Manchester United player by the end of the day but then there’s always one massive one like this every year.
Flying Kiwis – September 1
We’re leading this week with Ryan Nelsen because, well… he’s been sacked.
Fergie’s Chewing Gum August 29
The iconic Frank Lampard has retired from international football, right before he treks off to America for his New York adventure. He finishes with 29 goals in 106 caps. Congrats Frankie, even if your England career never rewarded you the way you deserved, it wasn’t for lack of talent or effort.
Footy Rhubarb
The hero this week is Jovetic. Aaron Ramsey was a candidate after he scored another crucial goal to earn Arsenal a point at Everton but it has to go to the Montenegro international. Jovetic scored two as Man City beat Liverpool 3-1.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - August 26
Manchester City vs Liverpool was at the top of the bill this weekend. With Mario Balotelli watching on from the stands as his new team clashed with his old team, it started out as a fairly even affair. However...
Transfer Chewing Gum - August 26
Sometimes these transfer sagas last for months of bartering and negotiation. Sometimes it only takes a week or so to work out the specifics. And sometimes they emerge like a bolt from the blue.
Yet Another Barca Farce-a
Hey guess what? We’ve been treated to another example of football’s governing body doing something dumb. Barcelona’s transfer embargo has been upheld following an unsuccessful appeal and they’ll be banned from making any new signings during the next two transfer windows. Except that...