grvadmin Archives: 05/2015

“He’s our Michael Carrick, he’s a player in that mould” That’s what Tim Sherwood said about Ashley Westwood this week. At first glance you might…

After Edwin Van Der Sar’s ubiquitous brilliance, Sir Alex Ferguson produced a blueprint of what was required for Manchester United’s next great goalkeeper. Edwin’s kicking game…

There’s a certain cycle that usually completes itself during every manager’s time at a club.  First, there’s the excitement and optimism that follows an appointment.…

Many believed Swansea City’s sacking of Michael Laudrup was odd when the Dane departed on February 4th 2014. Many believed it was odder that he was replaced…

Monday evenings are usually nothing special. You might watch the One Show, have a sensible dinner and try to recover from a long first day…

Who can resist a top five list? Not us at The Boot Room, that’s for sure. And while the old fashioned strike partnership may have…

Whilst the media frenzy that surrounded AFC Bournemouth and the story of how chairman Jeff Mostyn rescued the club from financial ruin in League Two…

This week has been a challenging one on what to write about in terms of football. Are Chelsea dull? Big up Bournemouth? Farewell Tranmere? None…

Football is all about the competition and rivalry between both teams and individuals. It’s what makes fans sit that tiny bit more precariously on the…

Not unlike some of his predecessors in the Anfield dugout, the transfer record of Brendan Rodgers in his time as Liverpool manager has been the subject…

Ahead of the Championship play-offs, xtheline.co.uk’s Ollie Baines depicts the 4 sides who will fight tooth and nail for a place in the Barclays Premier…

There was once a politician from Sheffield named Clegg. He was a member of the Liberal party, and took very seriously his role as a…

As someone who’s childhood was predominantly based in the 1990s, the words ‘Newcastle United’ evoke only pleasant thoughts.  A mental highlight reel immediately begins  and…

At the time of writing West Bromwich Albion sit 7 points clear of relegation with just three games remaining under the tutelage of Tony Pulis,…

For anyone with a passing interest in football it’s hard to forget the events of 12 May 2013. The playoffs-a time of the season that…