
After 46 League games followed by a play-off semi final, a season is defined by this 90 minute game of football.
For Blackpool and West Ham, their hard work amounts to the play-off final with the rewards of Premier League football enough to shake off any fatigue picked up over the season.
This promises to be one of the most exciting finals in recent history with an abundance of attacking flair on show.… Read More…

Surely Roberto Di Matteo has done enough to convince his employers that he is the right man to take the club forward.
With the opportunity to lift the top prize in European football on Saturday, Di Matteo could make Chelsea history by delivering what owner Roman Abramovich has wanted to top his reign and surely that would prompt the Russian billionaire to employ the former midfielder on a full-time basis.… Read More…

Roy Hodgson will take charge of the Three Lions at Euro 2012 and is set to name his squad this week but which player will be handed the captain’s armband?
England will begin their Euro 2012 campaign against France on June 11. It will, of course, be Roy Hodgson’s first competitive fixture as England manager and there is much speculation about which players will feature in Hodgson’s starting line-up for that crucial group opener.… Read More…

The biggest match in European football is almost upon us but which side will be lifting the famous trophy into the German night sky on May 19?
Roberto Di Matteo is determined to make history for Chelsea and wants to do ‘something extraordinary’ in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Caretaker Blues boss Di Matteo again admitted he thought becoming the first manager to lead the club to glory in European football’s most prestigious club competition would not affect his hopes of being appointed on a permanent basis.… Read More…

When the King returned, everything seemed to be in place for a major challenge for the English Premier League title after years of repeatedly saying: “This is our year.”
A powerful transfer kitty was handed to Kenny Daglish as he succeeded now England manager Roy Hodgson back in January after owner John W Henry deemed his reign was not up to scratch.… Read More…

The post-season managerial merry-go-round has begun just one day after one of the most entertaining campaigns came to a close.
Alex Mcleish was removed as Aston Villa manager after a dismal season that saw them finish in 16th place winning only four games at Villa Park.
A club statement read:
“Aston Villa can confirm that Alex McLeish’s contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

So here it is, the final weekend of the Premiership season. With so much still to be decided, at the top and bottom of the league, it’s bound to be a Sunday packed with excitement and drama.
With all ten games kicking off at 3 p.m. on Sunday nerves are bound to be high. While Manchester’s two clubs battle it out for the title, Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle will be competing for the remaining Champions League places.… Read More…

Chelsea have been doing the unthinkable of late. Against all the odds they crushed the Catalonian myth to reach the Champions League Final. They then managed to make Liverpool look half decent at Home. These two moments – sandwiched by a not insignificant FA Cup win – can easily symbolise the Blues season.
Reaching the Champions League Final was a monumental achievement, especially in spite of John Terry’s 768th Moment of Madness.… Read More…

This weekend sees Liverpool take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Both sides have had rather disappointing campaigns in the league; but could still end the season with two trophies.
Chelsea are bidding to win the FA Cup for the fourth time in six seasons. Chelsea rested the likes of Juan Mata, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba (pictured right) in their midweek defeat against Newcastle.… Read More…

As Roy Hodgson departs for his new Wembley role at the end of the season, West Brom will be looking for his successor.
The men behind the scenes at the Midlands club may already have an idea who the preferred choice is to replace the out going boss.
But they will have to choose wisely to continue the building job that Hodgson has begun.… Read More…