Goalkeeper, Edwin Van Der Sar – Standing 6’6” tall, Edwin van der Sar was the cool and commanding presence at the back in the hugely successful Man United side of the late noughties. A sweeper-keeper before the term had really been coined, he patrolled the space in and around his box, and was one of […]
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The best and worst of the World Cup – 1998 France
The wonder goal – Michael Owen, England 2-2 Argentina, Round of 16 It was clear from his earliest days that Michael Owen was a very special talent. A prolific scorer at all levels as a junior, he made his debut for Liverpool’s senior team aged only 17 yrs 143 days, a game in which he […]
The best and worst of the World Cup – 2010 South Africa
The ghost goal – England 1-4 Germany, Round of 16 Not for the first time in their history, the England team that turned up to World Cup 2010 was less than the sum of their parts. A squad featuring ten players who had or would go on to win 50 caps or more (including four […]
The best and worst of the World Cup – 2014 Brazil
The national catastrophe – Brazil 1-7 Germany, Semi-Final Football is massive across the world but nowhere is it more massive than Brazil. It’s more than a game in Brazil, it’s an integral part of the country’s national identity. In 2014, with the World Cup hosted on home soil, expectations were high that the Canarinho would […]
The best and worst of the World Cup – 2018 Russia
Four of the best moments from the 2018 World Cup and four of the worst. England’s win on penalties, a great final and Neymar’s antics
The best of Liverpool FC
The history of Liverpool FC is one of, if not the most distinguished in English football. 20 times league champions and six times European champions, their history is one of massive success. There have, of course, been barren periods but so many triumphant moments that selecting the best is a tough task. I’ve tried my […]