Monthly Archives: January 2019
Is it time to go out?
Transfers have been an integral part of football since its inception. At first they are chaotic, now they follow clearly defined rules. Every year, the players are becoming more expensive, but the “Bosman rule” continues to exist, which means that any player retains the right to go to any other club after the end of the contract without any penalty.
The first known footballer who took advantage of the new right was the Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids, who switched to Milan. Since then, such legends as Michael Ballack, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Raul and Gianluigi Buffon have changed their residence for free. Continue reading
7 temporary coaches who jumped above their heads
Ole Gunnar Sulskher started perfectly. Recall the other. head coach who was pleasantly surprised.
The specialist who worked before Chelsea only in the modest Milton Keynes Dons and West Bromwich Albion did not seem to be the most logical candidate for the position of Londoner’s manager, but Roman Abramovich had no choice — by that time he seemed to have already said goodbye with all the famous trainers in Europe. As a result, the Italian accepted (temporarily) the proposal in March 2012 after it turned out that Andre Villas-Boash would not be the “new Mourinho”. Continue reading
Ten most insane Christmas Premier League
In England, the rest is not accepted. Call Alexander Elagina – we remember the particularly hot winter confrontations of the past.
In England, it is customary to joke that they miss more at Christmas, because the defenders are too zealous during festive meals. True, nobody will blame these teams in 2012: just the attackers were so good. During the break, the score was only 1: 1: Demb Ba ricochet’s free-kick and Teo Walcott’s goal in the style of Thierry Henry. Second half … surprised. Twice, Arsenal stepped forward, and twice the magpies caught up. In the end, the “Gunners” have achieved their goal, scoring four goals in the last 17 minutes. Walcott committed a hat-trick, having recorded two assists passes. Continue reading
