FIFA cancelled the important qualifier between New Zealand and Fiji after the NZ government refused to grant a visa to a Fijian player. But in this clash between politicians and sports administrators, it is the players and fans who lose out. Posted October 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
With the promoted League One side's recent surge under the guidance of young Fergie, it's clear the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Posted November 03, 2008 by Tom Leeder
Three teams got promotion this weekend with a manager in their first full season. Aidy Boothroyd did the same at Watford a couple of years ago, but it has been all downhill since then. The managers of these three promoted clubs must make sure they don't start to believe their own publicity. Posted April 21, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Peterborough may not be as famous as the other United, but junior Fergie is raring to go. Posted January 26, 2007 by Reuters
The Proteas' dismal exit from the Cricket World Cup poses major questions about the future of the South African team. But how much of a change is needed? Posted April 27, 2007 by Dennis Butler
After his latest disaster in management, the man with more highs and lows in his career than most is looking for yet another job. Would you want him in charge at your club? Posted May 02, 2008 by Graham Fisher
Redknapp has pulled off another coup by signing the giant striker from Liverpool and pairing him with pint-sized Defoe for the ultimate Little and Large act. Posted July 08, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Despite utterances from the chairman and chief executive to the contrary, Stamford Bridge is in crisis following the departure of Jose Mourinho, with a manager who hasn't got the right qualifications. Posted September 23, 2007 by Philip Smith
Zenit St Petersburg, it seems, are a club that will not tolerate or encourage black players. When is this attitude going to change? Posted May 16, 2008 by Patrick Cook
The so-called Flying Dutchman is in a flap with just five goals in 26 outings. So why is Rafa Benitez showing the door to a better striker? Posted October 10, 2007 by Sean Maloney
The former chairman's shameful outpourings threaten to damage the current repair work going on at Elland Road. This is much more than putting the record straight. Posted October 31, 2007 by Georgina Jane Petty
If newspaper reports are to be believed, the Anfield striker will be on his way out in January. But would this be in the best interests of the club? Posted November 19, 2007 by Jaimie Kanwar
The big striker is a decent player and his height gives added value. But given the way he makes the team play when he starts, wouldn't he be best suited as an impact sub? Posted December 10, 2007 by John Lyon
Our man in the claret and blue sees a new right-back, attacking midfielder, wide man and quality striker as top priorities in the January sales. Posted December 17, 2007 by www.avfcblog.com
Kevin Keegan has been linked with just about every player in the Premier League. It's time the press sensationalists cooled their over-the-top rantings. Posted January 23, 2008 by Darren Jeory
The FA Cup semi-finalists have been given a reprieve from needing to repay £24 million immediately- allegedly to their ex-chairman Hammam. Sportingo writer Graham Fisher doesn't understand high finance but would love to know what is going on. Posted March 20, 2008 by Graham Fisher
The Eton-educated former Coldstream Guards banker is berating the entry of foreign investment into English football. But he didn't seem to mind foreign backing to build the new stadium. Posted April 21, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
It's a tale of two beanpole strikers as Liverpool take on Arsenal. Posted March 31, 2007 by ArsenalnFriends.com
The appointment of the Springboks' first non-white coach heralds a transformation that could ignite the continent of Africa and dramatically change the entire rugby world. Posted January 10, 2008 by Greg Smith
Three days after the torment of losing the Champions League final on penalties, the callous Stamford Bridge rulers sacked the Israeli manager. One wonders if they'd have DARED to behave so disgracefully had John Terry scored from the spot and clinched the European crown... Posted May 24, 2008 by Philip Smith
They say truth is stranger than fiction - but you can be pretty sure most of this bulletin of press rumours and gossip won't actually happen! Also featured are Everton, Zenit St Petersburg, Fulham, Portsmouth, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Posted January 16, 2008 by Mark Apostolou
The former Manchester United striker was a boyhood Chelsea fan. And given his remarkable achievements at Blackburn plus being Peter Kenyon's first choice, the Welshman is emerging as the front runner. Posted May 27, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Another young striker fresh from the Hammers Academy following in the traditions of great goalscorers. Posted March 19, 2008 by Joe Morris
The Russians put on a classy display to lift the European Super Cup in Monaco. Posted September 03, 2008 by tanay jaipuria
Roman Abramovic needs to find a few more gushing oil wells if he wants to even balance the books at Stamford Bridge. Posted February 22, 2008 by Sportingo Team
The England defender's autobiography was full of tosh about the dosh. No wonder he wins Greediest Player in the Premier League hands down. Posted March 16, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
Posted January 08, 2007 by Reuters
The gap between the Champions League and this second-rate pub team event is so huge, it's a wonder how both tournaments carry the UEFA brand. And with little money to be made, it's a wonder why the teams outside the Big Four make such an effort to qualify for the UEFA Cup. Posted May 16, 2008 by Ed Bottomley
Win or lose, one Sportingo writer was determined to enjoy the UEFA Cup final in Manchester. But what happened off the field has left a horrible taste for people who care about football. Posted May 19, 2008 by John McCallum
Peter the great turns the heat on Arsenal - and finds it as easy as one, two, three. Posted April 02, 2007 by Jean Paul Borg
Keeping giant Peter Crouch makes sense, but the loony Welshman has surely outstayed his Anfield welcome. Michael Owen would be a much better option. Posted May 29, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
Peter Hill-Wood claims Thierry is using Dein-gate and the uncertainty about Arsene Wenger's contract extension as excuses for leaving. This is not good for club morale. Posted June 29, 2007 by Ken Harmon