Ali Bin Nasser 1986
Never has two goals so fitfully defined the football culture of a nation. Diego Maradona’s second goal against England at the Azteca stadium in 1986 demonstrated in full flow Argentina’s passion for the aesthetic, the daring and the improvisation of la nuestra. Maradona’s weaving run epitomized it all. In fact it was a goal of such brilliance it could’ve defined the tournament.
Yet the game is cited far more …
Can we adopt the little blighter?
When Stuart Attwell hangs up his whistle in years to come, the complexion of his autobiography will no doubt be very different to Graham Poll’s ‘Seeing Red’. Attwell’s book will be of the horror genre, and a working title could be, ‘The Tale of Vicarage Road: The Phantom Goal’. Attwell could of course have prequels and sequels, and could call on a whole host of terrible …
There's often a good reason why players surround referees
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding referees recently – when isn’t there? – with the debate about diving having been brought up following dives by David N’Gog and Darren Bent. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five of the worst decisions by officials in recent years, all of which are worse than …
Another busy day in The Transfer Tavern as Bill Howell from the Birmingham Mail says, James Harper at Championship side Reading has revealed he is “keen to resurrect” a move to Wolves in the Premier League following the midfielder challenging Mick McCarthy’s decision on his fitness.
28-year-old Harper had hoped to arrive at the Molineux this summer, with the …
Coming in thick and fast to The Transfer Tavern from the Daily Mail, who now say Portsmouth manager Paul Hart has joined the “£1.8million chase” for Tommy Smith at Watford.
Sportsmail claiming Pompey are trying to derail a £1.8million bid by Reading to bring Smith from Vicarage Road to the Madejski Stadium.
It said Royals boss Brendan Rodgers has agreed a fee for the …
Big news in The Transfer Tavern, as our friend at Skysports.com tells us, Hull City have agreed a fee with Championship side Reading for the capture of midfielder Stephen Hunt.
The midfielder has been looking for a move to the Premier League and has agreed personal terms with The Tigers.
Royals’ manager Brendan Rogers has admitted that the 28-year-old could leave the Madejski …
More transfer news in The Tavern, as Gareth Bebb at the Daily Express says, Reading midfielder James Harper is wanted by Wolves boss Mick McCarthy.
The 28-year-old former Arsenal trainee has played over 300 times for the Royals since moving from the Premier League side 8 years ago, but has been linked with a move to Molineux on several occasions.
McCarthy …
Getting busy in The Transfer Tavern, with another one in from The News of the World, who now tell us that Andre Bikey at Championship side Reading is the subject of a “chase” by Premier League pair Stoke City and Fulham.
The Sunday tabloid claiming, that the 24-year-old Cameroon International “could make a rapid” return to the Premiership at the Britannia Stadium or Craven Cottage.
It …
Just arriving in The Transfer Tavern from The Sun, who are telling us that Sunderland “are poised to swoop” for Stephen Hunt at Championship side Reading.
The tabloid claiming that Republic of Ireland International Hunt “wants to quit” the Royals after Reading “failed to win promotion” back to the Premier League last season.
It also said that new Black Cats boss Steve Bruce is “closing in on £6.5million” …
Coming in thick and fast now from The News of the World into The Transfer Tavern, who now say Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is “heading” for a “loan” spell at Championship side Reading.
The tabloid saying that the England Under-21 International “may join” the Royals on loan from Stamford Bridge next season to be “reunited”, with Brendan Rodgers his “mentor”.
Mancienne having, been “coached” by the new manager …
