Monthly Archives: April 2013

Disgruntled Wolves supporters invaded the pitch, fought with stewards and smashed up the Molineux dugouts after their defeat to Burnley at the weekend put them on the verge of relegation to League One. While hundreds of fans were on the turf calling for the heads of owner Steve Morgan and chief executive Jez Moxey, one supporter became agitated that fellow … Continue reading →

England under-21 boss Stuart Pearce was among the spectators at Southampton’s 3-0 home defeat to West Brom at the weekend. The prime reason for his visit, Saints defender Nathaniel Clyne, is probably wishing he had turned up on a different day. But if Pearce was in town to judge the youngsters on display, some of the youngsters were having their … Continue reading →

Footage from Liverpool’s Melwood training ground suggests that Luis Suarez is no longer trusted to keep his teeth to himself around his team-mates. And it is the humble scarf that Brendan Rodgers and his backroom staff have put their faith in to protect the rest of the Reds’ squad during training sessions. The peckish Uruguayan star now trains with a … Continue reading →

It doesn’t matter how hungry you are, Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is a very big fella – and far too big to eat in one seating. After helping himself to a chunk of Ivanovic’s arm during the match, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was show on TV after the game having seemingly collected a doggy bag to enjoy later at home. … Continue reading →

After their famous derby victory over local rivals Newcastle last weekend, Sunderland fans wasted no time in designing and acquiring some commemorative t-shirts to mark their big win. This one was spotted at the Stadium of Light during Saturday’s victory over Everton by BBC journalist Gary Rose. It features newly installed Black Cats legend Paolo Di Canio in his celebratory … Continue reading →

Half and half scarves – the matchday attire of choice for people who not only like nasty acrylic round their neck but also demand that at least 50% of it is in the colours of the opposition – are now an unfortunate fact of life at grounds up and down the country. And Wembley Stadium is no exception. You can … Continue reading →

There are no winners in Arsene Wenger’s decision to persist with his troublesome bottomless sleeping bag coat. The Arsenal manager was captured by TV cameras during Saturday’s match against Norwich once again struggling to zip up his puffa jacket. Wenger is a patient man, but he has demonstrated on numerous occasions that he will eventually lose his temper after sufficient … Continue reading →

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini travelled to London in style ahead of yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea at Wembley. The Italian arrived at Stockport station to catch the train to the capital wearing his trademark scarf. But on this occasion his neckwear was accompanied by a bucket hat. Despite looking a bit like a diehard 1980s terrace casual … Continue reading →

One Everton supporter showed a global TV audience a bit too much of his pants during the celebrations following Kevin Mirallas’ goal against Tottenham last weekend. Mirallas’ moment of glory after giving the Toffees a 1-2 lead at White Hart Lane was marred some what by the pair of white Calvin Kleins gyrating just behind his head. When you’re wearing … Continue reading →

Another week, another popstar in a football scarf. Hot on the heels of Lana Del Rey in her Liverpool scarf, fellow warbler Jessie J wore a Tottenham scarf for their 2-2 draw at home to Everton on Sunday. The Voice coach would score extra points for opting for a traditional bar scarf… if she hadn’t admitted that it was a … Continue reading →