Surely a good defence doesn't turn bad overnight and therefore a move for new additions at the back is a tad of a knee-jerk reaction? WEST HAM could have a fight on their hands to keep their star players after reports emerged that Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is planning a £15million ...

Redknapp sets sights on high profile wing wizard. Spurs and Portsmouth both want to sign Marseille's Hatem Ben Arfa who has fallen out with Didier Deschamps and his shiny black leather jacket. Ben Arfa has accused Deschamps of "breaking his balls". Deschamps says he didn't break his balls, they were ...

CaughtOffside contributor considers the ramifications of Fabio Capello considering selecting players born outside the British Isles. So Fabio Capello's considering selecting some bloke called Aaron Hunt for the England squad. To me, he sounds like a Division One workhorse who’s kicking lumps out of ...

All of us at COS towers wanted to point you in the direction of a brilliant new website that is a must for all football fans. Tixdaq.com has had a facelift and is now THE place to get your football tickets whether you support Liverpool or Inter Milan, Manchester United or ...

Rio Ferdinand will not play for Manchester United again this year. The England centre-back has been told he needs another six weeks of rest and physio work before his back will be strong enough for Premier League football. Ferdinand, 31, had been playing with back problems since last season - leading ...

Alberto Aquilani is in contention to make his long-awaited full Liverpool debut on Saturday as Rafael Benítez looks to the £20m summer signing to reinvigorate the club's season against Manchester City. The Italy international has played only 21 minutes for Liverpool since arriving from Roma in August, ...

The hard luck of the Irish It will come as scant consolation to Ireland, their backroom staff, their players and their massive support (which probably now includes the whole known world outside the borders of France), that maybe this latest travesty could be the death knell to all those who believe ...

A Thierry Henry handball cost Ireland a chance of a glorious win in Paris and France sneak into South Africa 2010. 0-1 Keane 1-1 Gallas Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager!

Slovenia managed a shock victory over Guus Hiddink's Russia to reach the World Cup Finals. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager!

Raul Meireles scored to give Portugal a win and earn them a spot at South Africa 2010. Don't forget to check out Online Football Manager!