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Euro 2012: On Racism Issue, Denial a Growing Trend
Racism is fast becoming a cloud over this summer's tournament. Stories to that effect abound. The BBC reported "banana throwing" at Croatia 's match against Italy ...
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Why Italy's Tactics Make Them a Sleeper to Win Euro 2012
As the Guardian states, 15 of the Euro's 16 teams use a four-man back line. Just one, the Italians, deploy three. The courage of Cesare Prandelli's defensive scheme cannot be overstated...
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Liverpool Transfer Speculation: 5 Players Reds Should Sell This Summer
The hiring of Brendan Rodgers means that Liverpool fans should expect a massive rebuild this summer. The Northern Irishman will bring a brand new system with him to Anfield...
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Liverpool Players to Watch at Euro 2012
Eight players make the voyage from Anfield in search of international glory. Liverpool 's stars are spread across three national teams and three separate groups. Each goes with their own respective ambitions and dreams...
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Euro 2012: The All-Euro Starting XI
Let's say you are the coach. You can build a roster of 16 players—1 from each team heading to Euro 2012 in Ukraine/Poland. From that pool, you must assemble a starting lineup with five reserves...
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The Best English XI Not on the Plane
What follows is England 's best XI who did not quite make the cut for Roy Hodgson's 23-man roster. Note that retirements and injuries are taken into account...
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7 Reasons Why Andy Carroll Will Thrive at Liverpool
Transfer speculation is rampant at Liverpool over the need to bring in a new striker. Proponents cite the team's paltry scoring record in 2011-12 as causation...
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Brendan Rodgers: 5 Liverpool Transfers That Would Make Sense
Last week, the topic of Liverpool ’s starting XI was covered here on Bleacher Report . While the list held promise for the Brendan Rodgers era, it also exposed some major tactical weaknesses...
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Brendan Rodgers: Picking His Liverpool Starting XI
The Guardian reports that Liverpool has all but finalized the signing of Swansea City ’s Brendan Rodgers as their next Head Coach. Thus, the focus can finally shift to tactics and outlook...
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Roberto Martinez: 5 Liverpool Players Who Would Thrive in His 3-4-3
Give Roberto Martinez credit; if nothing else, the guy has guts. Much has been written about the Wigan manager’s switch to a 3-4-3 formation mid-season...
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Ranking Soccer's Best Hair
What follows is a complete starting lineup of the best hair in world football. This team has everything. From faux hawks to afros to the just plan weird. Bob Marley and Sideshow Bob would be proud...
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The Best EPL 11 Under £5M
As the transfer window presses forward we continue with our series on Premier League value buys. What follows is a starting lineup of 11 players that can be purchased for less than £5 million apiece on today's market...
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The Best EPL 11 Under £11M
Transfer season is upon us. Accordingly, there is a flurry of reports linking the biggest names with the largest clubs in Europe. Eden Hazard, Edinson Cavani, and Robin van Persie come to mind as players who appear set for a big payday...
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Why Andre Villas-Boas Should Coach Liverpool
Today’s Telegraph reports via the Liverpool Echo that Andre Villas-Boas’ hopes of taking over at Anfield are all but over...
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Where Should Steven Gerrard Start for Liverpool?
Roy Hodgson’s recent announcement of his 23 man roster carries with it the news the Steven Gerrard will wear the Captain’s armband. One would think that anyone fit to lead the line for England is a no-brainer to start for his club...
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Rebuilding Liverpool on a £30 Million Budget
If rumors are to be believed coming from BBC Sport , the new Liverpool boss will have £30 million plus money earned from sales to spend this offseason. In Premier League terms, that is not a huge sum...
