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Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
The Return of Kaka
Kaka is back! Well… sort of. After a five-month layoff, he played his first 15 minutes of top-tier football last weekend against Getafe. It’s too early to say whether Kaka has completely recovered, but during that brief appearance he looked sharp, lean, and hungry. We’ll be able to make a more accurate assessment once he gets a full 90 minutes – although right now, it’s hard to see when that might happen.
Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
Carlos Tevez: The Key to Manchester City’s Title Hopes
Manchester City fans have one player to thank for keeping their side in the hunt for this season's title, Carlos Tevez. Despite Sheikh Mansour recently splashing out millions of pounds on promising players from around the globe, Carlos Tevez remains City's jewel in the crown.
Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
Third Time Lucky for Kenny Dalglish?
Kenny Dalglish, the saviour of Liverpool Football Club, took charge as manager for the second time on Sunday but will it last?
Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
The English Manager is a Dying Breed
The English Manager is a dying breed. We've touched on this topic before. First, the English Manager was kicked out of the Top Four. Then, the English Manager was kicked out of the England squad. Now, the English Manager is getting kicked out of the Premier League.
Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
The Premiership Proves Its Worth
Recession? Don't make me choke on my meat pie. The English Premier League once again proved that its love affair with splashing the cash has in no way waned since the market crashed several years ago.
Footy Factor 2011-12-01 19:00
January Transfer Surprises
The final day of the January transfer window unfolded unlike any other. There were twists and turns aplenty – enough to satisfy the hunger of every footy fan. But the biggest surprises of the day were the ones that didn’t necessarily grab the headlines.
Footy Factor 2011-02-16 01:54
January Transfers Signings: Hit or Miss?
The January transfer window has been closed for just over two weeks. Some might say (we’re looking at you Chelsea fans) that it’s too early to judge new recruits, others argue you’ve got to hit the ground running when you switch clubs mid-season. Wherever you stand on the matter, we’ve taken a quick glance at the [...]
Footy Factor 2011-01-26 10:51
Gray Day for Sky Sports
Sky sacked presenter Andy Gray yesterday following new evidence of his sexist behaviour came to light. Gray and presenter Richard Keys were warned over their comments about female referee Sian Massey before last Saturday's Wolves v Liverpool match. Unfortunately for Gray, his latest blunder - back in December of last year - sees Sky forced into relieving him of his duties.
Footy Factor 2011-01-21 00:51
The Return of the New York Cosmos?
What do you get when you cross an eccentric, former footballer turned aspiring actor, with a footy team whose glory years have long since been relegated to the history books? The return of the New York Cosmos?
Footy Factor 2011-01-12 10:36
David Beckham: The Biggest Liar in Football?
"Maybe one day I'll come back and play here, but I've always said it will only be for Manchester United." Barely three weeks after declaring his allegiance to the Red Devils, David Beckham is on the verge of proving himself to be one of the biggest liars in football.
Footy Factor 2010-12-09 10:09
The Best Passer in the Premier League
In one respect, statistics are the bread and butter of professional football. Millions of dreams – not to mention millions of pounds – rest on how many points every team garners and how many goals every team scores. But once you move beyond wins, losses, draws and goals, statistics have by and large been consigned to the shadows of modern football.
Footy Factor 2010-12-04 16:24
Fraudulent FIFA Fooling Nobody
Once again the world's governing football body FIFA have managed to get it completely wrong. The Ireland - France debacle was bad enough, but this time it’s serious. FIFA’s decision to award the world’s most coveted sporting event to Russia and Qatar as hosts of the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 respectively is rife with fraud.
Footy Factor 2010-11-22 10:39
Premiership Football Conclusions: Week Thirteen
The season is over a third complete yet there are still no real certainties at the top or bottom of the Premiership. Chelsea's problems continued in a defeat at St. Andrews, a stirring comeback at the Emirates gave Tottenham the North London bragging rights, Wayne Rooney returned to Old Trafford, while Liverpool piled the pressure on Hammers boss Avram Grant.
Footy Factor 2010-11-10 11:09
Drogba Brings Malaria to Light
The world’s best defenders have yet to figure out how to handle Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. But this week, we learned about one deadly opposition that can take him down – malaria.
Footy Factor 2010-10-14 10:12
Bust-up signals end for Edgar Davids at Crystal Palace?
Edgar Davids is one of the most recognisable faces in world football. Sporting long, flowing dreadlocks and bug-eye shaped goggles; Davids terrorized opposition midfielders from the San Siro to the Nou Camp to Selhurst Park? Yes, that’s right. At the ripe old age of 37, Edgar Davids is back in the saddle, this time with the mighty Eagles of Crystal Palace. Notwithstanding the obvious drop in quality from what he is accustomed, it’s the same old story for Edgar Davids in South London.
Footy Factor 2010-09-28 21:24
Premiership Football Conclusions: Week Six
It was a weekend of missed opportunities for last season’s top four as Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all dropped crucial points in the title chase. Roberto Mancini‘s Manchester City took full advantage of his rivals misfortune, surging into fourth place after inflicting a first Premiership defeat of the season on Carlo Ancelotti‘s side. [...]
Footy Factor 2010-09-27 10:24
Premiership Football Conclusions: Week Six
It was a weekend of missed opportunities for last season’s top four as Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham all dropped crucial points in the title chase. Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City took full advantage of his rivals misfortune, surging into fourth place after inflicting a first Premiership defeat of the season on Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Read [...]
Footy Factor 2010-09-02 10:51
Football in Peru
The Footy Factor team unhooked themselves from their computers last week and enjoyed a well-earned holiday. A working holiday, of course!  (We bet you didn’t even notice we were out of the country.) Our team travelled to the land where Inca ruins dot the landscape, where guinea pig is considered a delicacy, and where Nobby [...]
Footy Factor 2010-08-31 01:27
Premiership Football Conclusions: Week Two
What an amazing week in the world of Premiership football: Chelsea continue to steamroll the opposition, Manchester City’s millionaires throw down an early season marker, Spurs stutter to victory over Stoke and Newcastle United joined the party by hitting Aston Villa for six. Read more
Footy Factor 2010-08-31 01:27
Premiership Football Conclusions: Week Three
‘Shock’ was the word of the weekend as Wigan finally bagged their first three points (against Tottenham!), Manchester City lost their first match (against Sunderland!), Arsenal muscled to victory (against Blackburn!) and Avram Grant lost another match (ok, so that’s not so surprising.) Read more
Footy Factor 2010-08-26 16:24
Are Big Clubs Ruining the Premier League?
The main defence for the arrival of billionaire owners like Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mansour is that their deep pockets are good for the Premier League. A cursory glance at this summer’s transfer activity underscores that point. With Mario Balotelli, David Silva and Jerome Boateng touching down at the Eastlands, Manchester City have pretty much [...]
Footy Factor 2010-08-19 14:15
Neymar Battles Pele’s Nostalgia
Whenever there is a Brazilian superstar at the crossroads of his career, you can be sure Pele is not far away. The Godfather of Brazilian football who has poked his nose in the business of Adriano, Ronaldo (the fat one) and Robinho in the past, has now set his sights on Neymar da Silva Santos [...]
Footy Factor 2010-08-17 10:15
Rooney to Sign with MLS?!
MLS has been busy during this summer’s transfer window, bringing in some big names to bolster the league’s popularity both domestically and abroad. First a Frenchman named Henry joined the league, shortly followed by his Barcelona teammate and Mexican captain Marquez. Now we learn that MLS is ready to unveil its biggest name yet… An [...]
Footy Factor 2010-08-10 11:15
Martin O’Neill Leaves It Too Late For England
On the same day that Martin O’Neill sensationally resigned from his post as manager of Aston Villa, Fabio Capello proved yet again he has no answers as he faced the media for the first time since the dust settled on England’s World Cup nightmare. Read more
Footy Factor 2010-08-09 12:15
2010 FA Community Shield: Lessons Learned
Manchester United drew first blood in the race for silverware as they defeated Chelsea 3-1 in yesterday’s curtain raiser. Fans generally shrug off the Community Shield as just another pre-season friendly but it’s worth noting that the last three winners of the trophy have gone on to take top honours come May. So what did we [...]
Footy Factor 2010-07-29 04:03
Should Ashley Cole Join Real Madrid?
It’s a fairly straight-forward question, yet one that keeps on coming up. If rumours are to be believed, Ashley Cole, everyone’s favourite Englishman, is being courted by Real Madrid. But should he grab that chance to play at the Bernebeu and leave the Premier League behind? Read more
Footy Factor 2010-07-23 09:01
Who is Ramires?
There is one Brazilian whose name has been plastered all over the back pages this week and it’s not Ronaldinho, Robinho or Maicon. Ramires Santo do Nascimento, Ramires as he is commonly known, is about to become a household name. Read more…
Footy Factor 2010-07-22 09:06
Van Gaal: “I’ve yet to see the best of Ribery”
And you might never, Louis. On Tuesday, barely hours after Bayern Munich manager Louis Van Gaal was interviewed about his squad for the upcoming season, his French winger Franck Ribery was formally charged with soliciting an underage prostitute for his 26th birthday. Read more…
Footy Factor 2010-07-12 00:01
World Cup 2010 In Pictures
The 2010 World Cup is over and what a month it has been. Spain are newly crowned Champions and the rest of the world must wait four years before staking another claim for the sport’s most prestigious honour. Take a look at our picture review of the tournament and let us know what you thought [...]
Footy Factor 2010-07-06 08:54
The World Cup Semi-Finals: Don’t Miss A Trick!
In early June, 32 nations set off on a mission to win the first World Cup on African soil. 60 matches later and only four teams remain. Rising above the drone of the vuvuzelas, the refereeing injustice and the most controversial round ball in the solar system, Uruguay, Netherlands, Spain and Germany must hold their [...]
Footy Factor 2010-07-05 08:57
The Biggest and Best of the World Cup Quarter-Finals
After a scintillating round of Quarter-Final matches that served up a cocktail of drama, injustice and revenge, only four teams remain in the hunt for the World Cup. Before we turn our attention to the Semi-Finals, let’s take a moment to reflect on the biggest and best of the Quarter-Finals.
Footy Factor 2010-06-30 09:09
The World Cup 2010 Awards
The awards are being doled out early here at Footy Factor as we recognize some of the players who have made an impact during the first couple of weeks of the World Cup. Take a bow, boys. You’ve earned it.
Footy Factor 2010-06-17 08:45
Are South Africa’s Vuvuzelas Backfiring?
Do you hear that buzzing noise? That’s the sound of South Africa’s World Cup dreams dying a slow, painful, Vuvuzela-fueled death. Read more
Footy Factor 2010-06-16 08:45
“Loco” Chile Storm the World Cup
It turns out that there are two crazy managers from Argentina at this summer’s World Cup. One is Diego Maradona, the only manager at the tournament who has requested his own luxury toilet seat. The other is Marcelo Bielsa, whose meticulous – almost obsessive – attention to detail has earned him the nickname “El Loco.” Marcelo [...]
Footy Factor 2010-06-15 08:48
Brazil’s Fab World Cup Weapon
Brazil has never been short on star power. Pele, Socrates, Romario, Ronaldo, Kaka… the list goes on. But by the end of this year’s World Cup, the one name on everyone’s lips might be a Brazilian who has the decency to go by two names:  Luis Fabiano. Read more
Footy Factor 2010-06-14 08:51
Too Many Teams in the World Cup
World Cup 2010 is now eight matches old. The first weekend has passed and what can we conclude thus far? There are too many teams in the World Cup. Normally we wouldn’t expect to get any sleep this month, but the fact that we’ve nodded off during several group matches really goes to show that the [...]
Footy Factor 2010-06-10 08:39
They’re here! Our World Cup Predictions!!
Less than 48 hours until the World Cup finally kicks off. Footy Factor headquarters is going mental! Today we look into the crystal ball. Everybody warned us not to, but we can’t help ourselves. Our predictions for every game in the group stage…
Footy Factor 2010-06-03 08:48
Fabio Capello Breaks His Rules For The World Cup
When Fabio Capello arrived on English shores in December 2007, the national team was in complete disarray. Not only were the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard wallowing in self-pity at their failure to qualify for Euro 2008, but the entire squad needed a good boot up the backside. Enter Fabio Capello. [...]
Footy Factor 2010-05-26 10:42
Most Hated Men in Football: Lord David Triesman
Lord David Triesman was, until very recently, the chairman of the Football Association and head of England’s bid committee to host World Cup 2018. In the last two weeks that has all changed. Disgraced Lord Triesman now adds his name to the ever growing list of Footy Factor’s Most Hated Men in Football. Read more
Footy Factor 2010-05-25 10:58
England World Cup Hopefuls Rule Themselves Out
One down, one to go. England won their penultimate World Cup 2010 warm-up at Wembley last night after defeating fellow World Cup hopefuls Mexico 3-1. There’s only one more fixture for the fringe players to prove their worth but already some have raised serious question marks about their ability to play in the World Cup. Read more
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