An Ode To The Goalkeeper
A poetic dedication to the most misunderstood player on the field.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - October 7
It’s Arsene vs Jose. On the field and off it.
Flying Kiwis – October 6
Winnie got the old ‘Picture on the Match Programme’ honours for the clash with QPR. ‘Arry’s side is the only one in the Premier League without a point away from home, and West Ham immediately set them back again.
Mourinho's Notebook - October 3
Crazy to think Danny Welbeck had never scored a hat-trick before as a pro. Not since his time in the United U21s he reckons.
Fergie's Chewing Gum - Sep 30
It’s one of the most heated rivalries in football. Liverpool vs Everton: The Merseyside Derby. And this year it was even more important given the poor start that each of them is off to. The points here were crucial.
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.