David Howarth/Pa Archive
Sunderland are a club like no other when it comes to signing cult heroes for all the wrong reasons. Some have talent, like Julio Arca and Steed Malbranque, and rightly reserve a place in fans’ hearts. But the majority of cult heroes spawned in red and white are from the Milton Nunez school of disappearing.
Nicolas Medina, Benjani and Cabral are three perfect examples of players who were so ineffectual, or played so few times, that everyone remembered them in infamy. If Nunez had arrived, scored a few goals and then left, he wouldn’t drifted out of memory, but the entire saga of signing the wrong player and his solitary appearance in a Sunderland shirt grew the story into a myth still told today.
There’s been an incredible amount of players flow in and out of the doors at the Stadium of Light, and...
Sunderland are a club like no other when it comes to signing cult heroes for all the wrong reasons. Some have talent, like Julio Arca and Steed Malbranque, and rightly reserve a place in fans’ hearts. But the majority of cult heroes spawned in red and white are from the Milton Nunez school of disappearing.
Nicolas Medina, Benjani and Cabral are three perfect examples of players who were so ineffectual, or played so few times, that everyone remembered them in infamy. If Nunez had arrived, scored a few goals and then left, he wouldn’t drifted out of memory, but the entire saga of signing the wrong player and his solitary appearance in a Sunderland shirt grew the story into a myth still told today.
There’s been an incredible amount of players flow in and out of the doors at the Stadium of Light, and...
- 7/16/2015
- by Michael Potts
- Obsessed with Film
Martin Rickett/Pa Wire
The rise to prominence of Manchester City in recent years has been one of the biggest stories in English football. Money has been pumped into the club and accusations of buying success were inevitable, but it can also be argued that their success has led to a more competitive time in English football. I think I speak for everyone when saying that four potential champions is a more interesting state of affairs than a one horse race.
Don’t let the astronomical rise fool you though; Manchester City have a long, storied history and of course hidden within that history is a myriad of facts and interesting titbits, 10 of which I’ll outline here. Maybe you know these, maybe you didn’t.
10. They Have Only Held The British Transfer Record Twice David Howarth/Empics Sport
Despite being accused of ‘buying their success’, Manchester City have only...
The rise to prominence of Manchester City in recent years has been one of the biggest stories in English football. Money has been pumped into the club and accusations of buying success were inevitable, but it can also be argued that their success has led to a more competitive time in English football. I think I speak for everyone when saying that four potential champions is a more interesting state of affairs than a one horse race.
Don’t let the astronomical rise fool you though; Manchester City have a long, storied history and of course hidden within that history is a myriad of facts and interesting titbits, 10 of which I’ll outline here. Maybe you know these, maybe you didn’t.
10. They Have Only Held The British Transfer Record Twice David Howarth/Empics Sport
Despite being accused of ‘buying their success’, Manchester City have only...
- 7/15/2015
- by John Bills
- Obsessed with Film
David Howarth/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
To borrow a phrase right from the mother of Forrest Gump, ‘life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get’. The same could be said of Newcastle United’s transfer dealings over the last 20 years, as they have gone often verged on the bizarre, plucking washed-up journeymen to replace £35 million superstars. At the same time, the club has also made great efforts in the past to produce marquee signings, often in a bid to revitalise a stagnating side and inject a bit of enthusiasm back into a disgruntled public.
What other club could finish 14th in the league table and still gazump the champions of Europe in the race for a £17 million-rated Galactico? Who else would strive to replace the Premier League’s top scorer of all-time with a 21 year old Nigerian striker and a profligate Manchester...
To borrow a phrase right from the mother of Forrest Gump, ‘life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get’. The same could be said of Newcastle United’s transfer dealings over the last 20 years, as they have gone often verged on the bizarre, plucking washed-up journeymen to replace £35 million superstars. At the same time, the club has also made great efforts in the past to produce marquee signings, often in a bid to revitalise a stagnating side and inject a bit of enthusiasm back into a disgruntled public.
What other club could finish 14th in the league table and still gazump the champions of Europe in the race for a £17 million-rated Galactico? Who else would strive to replace the Premier League’s top scorer of all-time with a 21 year old Nigerian striker and a profligate Manchester...
- 10/7/2014
- by Michael Ramsay
- Obsessed with Film
David Howarth/Empics Sport
Ever since the takeover of the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, Manchester City has been an attractive destination for some of football’s global stars, with the Arab investment company ploughing over £1 billion into the club within the first three years of their regime alone.
The club’s stadium was renamed and improved, state of the art training facilities were installed and money was no object in enticing some of the game’s biggest names to join the Eastlands revolution.
Many a player has profited from joining City in recent seasons – both financially and professionally. With sky-high wages on offer, and the chance to compete for the Premier League title on a weekly basis also on the table, it’s easy to see why so many stars have flocked to the blue half of Manchester over the years.
Of course, not everyone who has joined the...
Ever since the takeover of the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, Manchester City has been an attractive destination for some of football’s global stars, with the Arab investment company ploughing over £1 billion into the club within the first three years of their regime alone.
The club’s stadium was renamed and improved, state of the art training facilities were installed and money was no object in enticing some of the game’s biggest names to join the Eastlands revolution.
Many a player has profited from joining City in recent seasons – both financially and professionally. With sky-high wages on offer, and the chance to compete for the Premier League title on a weekly basis also on the table, it’s easy to see why so many stars have flocked to the blue half of Manchester over the years.
Of course, not everyone who has joined the...
- 7/15/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Peter Byrne/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
A late goal from Kevin Mirallas helped Everton fight from behind against Aston Villa and move into fifth in the Premier League.
Leandro Bacuna had earlier given Villa a first-half lead after some neat interplay with Christian Benteke put him through against Tim Howard, before firing through the goalkeeper’s legs.
But the Toffee’s put in a much-improved second-half performance and turned the contest on its head thanks to a close-ranged goal from Steven Naismith and a superb free-kick from Mirallas.
Everton started the game brightly and new signing Aidan McGeady, making his debut, struck the woodwork after just three minutes after curling his effort against the post from 20 yards.
McGeady looked lively for the hosts and had another effort from the edge of the box trickle into the grateful grasp of Brad Guzan soon after.
But Villa drew first blood in...
A late goal from Kevin Mirallas helped Everton fight from behind against Aston Villa and move into fifth in the Premier League.
Leandro Bacuna had earlier given Villa a first-half lead after some neat interplay with Christian Benteke put him through against Tim Howard, before firing through the goalkeeper’s legs.
But the Toffee’s put in a much-improved second-half performance and turned the contest on its head thanks to a close-ranged goal from Steven Naismith and a superb free-kick from Mirallas.
Everton started the game brightly and new signing Aidan McGeady, making his debut, struck the woodwork after just three minutes after curling his effort against the post from 20 yards.
McGeady looked lively for the hosts and had another effort from the edge of the box trickle into the grateful grasp of Brad Guzan soon after.
But Villa drew first blood in...
- 2/1/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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