Gunner ready for ‘very big game’
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has emphasized the importance of tonight’s Premier League fixture at home to Wigan Athletic, insisting that the Gunners have no room for error. Rosicky’s terrific recent form has been a major factor in his side’s firm grip on the third place in the league standings. The Gunners have won eight of...
United boss defends relegation
Yesterday’s headlines were dominated by the news that foreign Premier League owners were interested in ending the league’s relegation and promotion system, which has been a staple of English and European football for many years. Now, with people from all around the football world weighing in with their opinions, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson...
Do Swansea City have enough quality to stay up?
Will the boys from Wales defy all odds?
River Plate edges closer to relegation
River Plate's chances of promotion took a huge hit after they were beaten by Belgrano in the first of the two legged race. Just after River concede the second goal a group of addled fans storm the pitch and...
Relegation in Argentina – is the system fair?
The Argentine Football Association, which introduced the two championships per season in the early 1990s, has talked of reverting to a single all-season-long championship, possibly as soon as August. However, changing the bizarre relegation parameters ...
Big clubs not safe from relegation
It is commonly stated in footballing circles that a team is too good, too big, too experienced or have too much quality to go down. Quite simply, this is not true. Ask the fans of Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham Forest or Sheffield Wednesday. You have to earn your right to stay in the Premier League. Nobody,...
Moyes admits relegation struggle
Everton manager David Moyes admits that his side is currently wrapped up in a difficult relegation battle after their terrible start to the season. The Toffees are languishing behind their Premier League opponents as they reside in 20th place, and despite the season being young Moyes admits it’s a serious worry. “If you are in...
Is Relegation A Certainty For Pompey This Year?
A massive apology for a lack of articles lately, I have recently started a master’s degree at University and I have also fractured my ankle (playing 5-a-side) as well as a number of other things that have been happening. But, I am back now and an article from Josh Ashdown of the Guardian recently appeared...
Pompey’s Freefall to Continue?
Recently relegated Portsmouth's troubles are not over. Far from it. They may have just begun. As someone who has followed the whole sordid affair since the first signs of trouble in the summer of 2008, I can tell you it's difficult to type that sentence. The fire sale that began with Sulley Muntari in July...
Congratulations/Commiserations — You’ll Be Playing In The Championship Next Season
It certainly doesn't feel like every season we see six different teams in the Championship, and depending what way you enter the league can often dictate expectations for a club. After the weekend's League One Playoff final, we now know the three teams that will be playing the Championship via relegation from the Premiership and...
Defender clamors for Grant’s big payday
Portsmouth Football Club may be clouded with controversy, but following this weekend’s hard-fought FA Cup final at Wembley, it’s easy to see some positives from this past season. The club may be heading down to the Coca Cola Championship for next season, but many members involved with the club this season proved that hard work...
Grimsby Town Relegated From Football League
Grimsby Town have been relegated from the Football League for the first time in 99 years. A dismal run of form earlier in the season had left the East Coast club a mountain to climb after they had at one stage found themselves adrift in the League 2 relegation zone an entire 7 points from...
