Author: bernard ford

The 2025/26 Premier League campaign has again thrown up plenty of twists and turns that has kept loyal football fans up and down the country gripped to the on pitch action, but sadly the topic of the Video Assistant Referee technology is just not going away. With every passing week the controversies caused by woeful application…

When it comes to competitive environments in the realm of sport, the Premier League is easily at the top. As any fan of football will tell you, as well as any semi-professional player, the line between defeat and victory is thin. Of course, the skill of the players is a huge part of the approach…

Football’s closing stages are uniquely cruel. A match may start as a well-structured, tightly knit story for the first 80 minutes, only to unravel into existential drama in the last ten. The last leg is extended, not because the clock is ticking slowly, but because the stakes suddenly seem much higher. Whether it is the…

What young players wear in youth sports is not just clothes; they are the foundation of confidence and team spirit. Clothing like youth basketball jerseys helps the young players feel that they are part of the team.  Another iconic sports clothing piece, the Chicago Cubs hats, helps to get inspired and connect deeply with the…

Sunderland are keeping tabs on Sheffield Wednesday forward Bailey Cadamarteri as they weigh up attacking reinforcements ahead of the next transfer window. The Black Cats are understood to be exploring options to bolster their frontline with a young, mobile striker who fits their recruitment model, and Cadamarteri’s profile is seen as a strong match. While…

Chelsea have parted ways with Enzo Maresca, leaving the club hunting for another head coach to sort out their talented but underachieving squad. This time around, the owners need someone who slots into the Blues setup, rather than chasing a headline-grabbing name. But this is Chelsea, so who are we kidding! Liam Rosenior Liam Rosenior…

Why Wearable Tech is Moving from Pros to Fans Not so long ago, mobile technologies for analysing A-League matches were considered off-limits to coaching staff and sports analysts. GPS sensors, heat maps of movements, payment systems like Neosurf Australia and detailed statistics on workloads were used exclusively within clubs to monitor player fitness and plan…

Not many actually realise how Portuguese clubs have been one of the most dominant suppliers of Premier League players who have gone on to impact seasons. The Premier League has gone on to see the likes of greats like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, and Ruben Dias. Despite these legendary players making their mark,…

Less than five years ago, Graham Potter was widely considered to be hot property. The 50-year-old managed to transform Brighton and Hove Albion into an exciting, free-flowing Premier League outfit and had successfully guided the relatively unfancied Seagulls into the top half of the table. As is commonplace with overachieving bosses in the top flight,…

Asked to pick a fantasy five-a-side team from teammates he actually played with, Wayne Rooney went heavy on Manchester United and slipped in a surprise from Merseyside. This was on Rio Ferdinand’s podcast on September 24th, where Ferdinand and Rooney revisited old combinations. Rooney’s selection is on track with his illustrious career chemistry at Old…