Football League Archives: 08/2013

The Premier League is truly back. Premier League champions Manchester United begun their title defense with a tough trip to Wales to take on the Swans in a rather enthralling game.

Each transfers window brings unfamiliar and peculiar goal scorers to these shores, Michu and Benteke being the standout of 2012. This year other clubs have…

With five days left before the start of yet another Premier League season, I take a short look at all 20 teams competing in the 22nd edition of the Premier League. It may not cover everything in a lot of detail, but it’s a short preview, all teams are covered, with, hopefully, most of the key footballing points.

With the season getting ever closer, teams have began to add to their to squad, while letting go players. With the likes of Manchester City,…

In the usual curtain-raiser for the season ahead, Premier League winners Manchester United took on Wigan Athletic at Wembley. Two goals from Robin van Persie in either half handed the Red’s the win.

After Queens Park Rangers relegation to The Championship last season Adel Taarabt has decided to jump ship to London rivals Fulham on a season long…

Swansea City 4-0 Malmo Swansea made a big impact in their 22 year return to European action. Wilfred Bony marked his debut by scoring two…

Hooper has gained compliments from many well respected English managers including the very reputable Harry Redknapp who branded Hooper a “proven goalscorer”. Redknapp’s QPR side were on the verge of signing Hooper for a fee in the region of £5.5 million, similar to the fee in which Norwich paid for Hooper, however, their lethargic approach to contract negotiations with Hooper paved the way for Norwich to sign the English marksman on a 3 year deal.