In the Eastlands, as an Arsenal side virtually unrecognisable from this time last year ran rings around the current league champions, it was difficult to not reminisce about the last great Arsenal sid

The latest round of international fixtures is upon us, with the FIFA World Cup qualifiers taking place this over Friday, Saturday and Tuesday.

For much too long, Indian football has suffered an existence similar to the unfortunate lowest members of the social strata.

Bereft of support, neglected, abused and starving for the basic amenities

For much too long, Indian football has suffered an existence similar to the unfortunate lowest members of the social strata. Bereft of support, neglected, abused and starving for the basic amenities which it can see driving past every single day, bedazzling in blingy shades, clasping a cherry red leather ball and a wooden plank which could otherwise be used to effectively wash clothes.

In a move which will have ramifications across the youth level of English football, and will probably start showing results in a few years, the English Premier League officially announced the start of the Barclays under-21 Premier League, which will commence on August 17.

In a move which will have ramifications across the youth level of English football, and will probably start showing results in a few years, the English Premier League officially announced the start of

At the best of times, pre-season can be a large dose of ho with a mega serving of hum. Stadiums seats remain morosely empty, the echoes of chants and abuses from last season have all but died out and dew glistens on the grass, saved from the relentless pounding it receives week in and out.

At the best of times, pre-season can be a large dose of ho with a mega serving of hum. Stadiums seats remain morosely empty, the echoes of chants and abuses from last season have all but died out and

The vagaries and frustrations after the season, also known as the transfer window, are upon us yet again. It seemed like yesterday when young Cesc Fabregas called out to his alma mater, when Luka Modric said yes, yes, yes to Chelsea and Harry Redknapp, while on the phone to 25 other players, said no, no, definitely not.

The vagaries and frustrations after the season, also known as the transfer window, are upon us yet again.

It seemed like yesterday when young Cesc Fabregas called out to his alma mater, when Luka Mo