1. World Football Strange but True: Arsenal Players Use John Terry as Code Word

    Ah, the life of a 22-year-old footballer: Money, fame, women and rib-splitting inside jokes. Loyal Set Piece readers will forgive us if we're a bit heavy on the Wojciech Szczesny coverage today...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 9 days ago 13,338 reads 64 comments

  2. John Terry: 10 Reasons Chelsea Fans Should Be in His Corner

    With the offseason underway, it's easy for Chelsea fans to lose perspective. In order to prevent that, I'm issuing a statement that I hope everyone agrees with: Chelsea need John Terry ...

    Dan Renfro Written by Dan Renfro about 11 days ago 4,618 reads 8 comments

  3. Champions League Final: 15 Random Fun Takeaways from Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea

    It’s way too easy to be critical and judgmental about every little thing in a soccer match, so I have compiled a list of 15 things that I found fun, extremely positive or interesting ...

    Kevin Stott Written by Kevin Stott about 13 days ago 1,328 reads 0 comments

  4. HTBP Podcast: Epic Champions League Final, Epic EPL Final Day, Epic John Terry?

    This week’s Hold the Back Page podcast, with regulars Neil Sherwin , Ger McCarthy and Bleacher Report 's Willie Gannon, looks at the epic Champions League Final between ...

    Willie Gannon Written by Willie Gannon about 13 days ago 1,123 reads 1 comments

  5. Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Reasons Blues Have the Edge in Champions League Final

    Chelsea finally have a chance to put the demons of Moscow behind them and can prepare for the 2012 Champions League Final knowing they have the edge over Bayern Munich on Saturday...

    Cheyenne Hollis Written by Cheyenne Hollis about 16 days ago 1,403 reads 1 comments

  6. Chelsea FC: 10 Reasons It's Been a Very Bipolar Season at Stamford Bridge

    If Chelsea ’s season were a trip on a cruise ship, Blues fans would have likely overdosed on Dramamine months ago...

    Kevin Stott Written by Kevin Stott about 17 days ago 1,877 reads 26 comments

  7. England's Euro 2012 Squad: Complete Guide to All 23 Players

    So the England squad for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine has been announced. As expected, there have been some shock inclusions and glaring omissions...

    Peter Webster Written by Peter Webster about 17 days ago 4,058 reads 21 comments

  8. Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Chance for Last Hurrah Gives Edge to Blues

    George Gipp doesn't play for Chelsea , but you'd be forgiven for thinking so by the sheer mass of people for whom the Blues will hope to claim victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday...

    Josh Martin Written by Josh Martin about 17 days ago 1,112 reads 5 comments

  9. John Terry: The Chelsea Captain's 10 Stupidest Acts

    John Terry is a model defender in football today. He is a tough tackler, great in the air and a great leader. There is no doubt about Terry's abilities on the pitch. The Chelsea captain's life in the press does not stop off the pitch...

    Rob Greissinger Written by Rob Greissinger about 18 days ago 1,898 reads 16 comments

  10. John Terry: Why Chelsea Captain Shouldn't Make England's Euro 2012 Squad

    The Euro 2012 England squad will be better off without center back John Terry . The team will look to buck the trend of lackluster performances in international competitions...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 20 days ago 1,434 reads 11 comments

  11. Chelsea FC: 5 Reasons Roberto Di Matteo's Support of John Terry Was Brilliant

    Despite his poor form, John Terry got a full vote of confidence from his manager. Roberto Di Matteo stood behind his captain, saying that Terry "has been a leader and everything you want in a captain...

    Dan Renfro Written by Dan Renfro about 23 days ago 3,933 reads 18 comments

  12. Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: 4 Things Blues Must Improve for Champions League Final

    Chelsea 's season and future hangs in the balance as the club prepares to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena on May 19...

    Cheyenne Hollis Written by Cheyenne Hollis about 24 days ago 7,900 reads 12 comments

  13. Chelsea vs. Newcastle: Match Review

    Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away" was atop the UK singles chart the last time Newcastle beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League...

    James Walker Written by James Walker about 1 month ago 1,156 reads 10 comments

  14. Terry and Ferdinand: Roy Hodgson Set to Play Marriage Counselor for England

    Rio Ferdinand may have to choose between family loyalty and his own ambition this summer if England's new manager, Roy Hodgson , decides his former defensive partnership with John Terry is the one wanted at Euro 2012...

    Will Tidey Written by Will Tidey about 1 month ago 1,039 reads 3 comments

  15. Roy Hodgson Appointed England Manager: How He Should Handle John Terry Problem

    Roy Hodgson’s “surprise” appointment as England’s newest manager is a bittersweet promotion...

    Louis Hamwey Written by Louis Hamwey about 1 month ago 456 reads 7 comments

  16. Roy Hodgson Appointed England Manager: 8 Players He Must Take to Euro 2012

    The breaking news this Wednesday is that West Brom coach Roy Hodgson has been appointed England manager on a four-year contract...

    Vince Siu Written by Vince Siu about 1 month ago 2,811 reads 39 comments

  17. John Terry: Why Chelsea Need to Move on and Find a New Captain

    It's time that John Terry relinquishes the captain's band. Yes, he's a club legend. Yes, he's still a pretty darn good centre-back. Yes, he's Mr. Chelsea . That doesn't mean he deserves to be captain of the club...

    Dan Renfro Written by Dan Renfro about 1 month ago 6,291 reads 70 comments