Modern footballers pale in comparison to players of old when it comes to application, discipline and mental toughness. Gone are the days when Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane couldn't stand the other's presence. Was it because they hated…

It's all over. As Manchester United's season drew to a close at Wembley on Saturday, so did Michael Carrick's stellar career. The last man standing from that special 2008 team is now gone. An incredible servant to the club, the…

Frank Lampard, Francesco Totti, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes. All were classy midfielders who scored goals for ridiculous wages from the centre of midfield. They tied their runs to the edge of the box and could shoot from any angle on the pitch.…

For a young player, there are so many situations that can damage their confidence. Poor form, poor luck, people doubting your quality. The most traumatic is when the manager subjects the youngster to public humiliation. When done…

Manchester City is on course to win the Premier League earlier than any other side. Bookmakers predict Pep Guardiola's side will win the league on April 7. Bitter rival Manchester United commute to the Etihad that Saturday. City…

Frenchman Paul Pogba was trending on social media after the weekend, but not for the right reasons. The 24-year-old midfielder was substituted against Newcastle in the 66th minute after yet another abject performance. Fans are wondering…

Sir Alex Ferguson had a long-lasting effect on the players who played under him during his 27-year stint at Old Trafford. They include the ‘Class of 92' – the group of youngsters which are considered among the most…

With every Manchester United match these days, there is always a wait for what Jose Mourinho will say about things going around his club. At United, the air is not as good as it should be. The Portuguese tactician has taken on club legend,…

It seems almost a given that when Tottenham is mentioned the name Harry Kane pops up almost inadvertently. The 24 year old English striker has proved his quality once more this season, scoring 18 league goals and becoming the English league…

As the World Cup quietly draws closer, a new golden generation could be brewing in England. However, looking back at the last generation, twelve years ago, should we have been a more successful nation? Between them, they amassed a multitude…

The Class of 92 have constantly been under scrutiny since they took over Salford City three years ago. However, they are showing on and off the pitch that   they will be hard to stop. Last season the Ammies missed out on promotion from the…

To celebrate the Prem's 25th anniversary, we all deserve a present. Here then, enjoy a very subjective greatest Premier League XI of all time. The Premier League turned 25 on 15th August 2017. Ever since its inception in 1992, every modernised…

Journalists and experts never seem to tire of saying that a young player is destined to be the next 'whosoever' and, all too often, they're proven to be completely incorrect. Does anyone remember Adnan Januzaj being the next Ronaldo? Or Ganso…

No matter what spin you put on the matter: Wayne Rooney has been an exceptional servant to the England National side and deserves far more respect than he has been offered this week. The briefest of cameos in the Europa League final followed…

Judging by England's youth sides for this international break, the Three Lions future certainly is bright. It's Round and It's White have picked five players most likely to break into Gareth Southgate's first team soon. If you think we left…