Brad Pitt would ‘make a great me’

Mark E. Smith of The Fall has suggested that Brad Pitt should play him in a film of his life. Smith was asked about actor Sam Riley’s portrayal of him in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People with the frontman stating he is not a fan of musical biopics in general. “It’s those film … [Read the full story]

Anecdotal thoughts of Jim Aborwhear

Ahhh…the last team briefing of the year. I may include it specifically in my Advent calendar for 2013. I must stop getting eye contact with staff facing the manager, winking at them, pursing my lips whilst giving them a sexually smouldering stare and nodding my head towards the stationery cupboard with raised eyebrows and salacious … [Read the full story]

Brendan Rodgers to be new Liverpool manager

Barclays Premier League side Liverpool look set to hire Brendan Rodgers as their new manager, with his current club Swansea expecting a deal to be finalised by the end of the week. Rodgers met with Liverpool officials on last week and Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins said on the club’s website the manager had been offered … [Read the full story]

Harry Redknapp – struggles and success

Many episodes of Harry Redknapp’s life have found him in a precarious position, dangling by his fingertips with observers wondering how he could possibly escape. Somehow ‘Harry Houdini’ always has, and yesterday he did it again when the jury – some of whom had chuckled repeatedly at his comments – acquitted him of tax evasion. … [Read the full story]

Fabio Capello resigns over John Terry captaincy

Fabio Capello has quit as England manager. Capello resigned following a meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley Stadium. An FA statement read: ‘The Football Association can confirm that Fabio Capello has today resigned as England manager.’ The statement went on: ‘This follows a meeting involving FA chairman David … [Read the full story]

Fools in Iran may sign Sven Goran Eriksson

Former England soccer boss Sven Goran Eriksson has been linked to yet another big-money deal – in Iran. The Swede, 63, is eyeing a move to struggling Persepolis FC, based in the strict Islamic Republic’s capital, Tehran. The club’s leaders said Monday that they were in talks to lure the soccer journeyman – who has … [Read the full story]

This maybe Arsene Wenger’s last season at Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he will consider his future as Arsenal manager at the end of the season if he feels he is no longer able to get the best out of his team. Wenger, whose side continued their impressive run with a fifth successive Premier League win, 2-1 at Norwich on Saturday, has … [Read the full story]

A few Cunton Ramsay quotes

Gordon Ramsay has become a global susperstar for his F-word rants. Cunton Ramsay just seems to get ruder and ruder. Here are some of his most famous: To a customer who complined about a lack of pumpkin in his risotto: “I’ll get you more pumpkin…and I’ll ram it up your fucking arse. How would you … [Read the full story]

John Terry wants to manage Chelsea one day, so he can root the players wives

Chelsea captain John Terry has reiterated his desire to become manager of the club but hopes new manager Andre Villas-Boas will be around for “for a long time.” Terry, 30, said he believed the appointment of Villas-Boas showed Chelsea was willing to appoint a young manager, pointing out that he will be the same age … [Read the full story]

Spurs boss gets mugged in Spain

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was mugged by Spanish thieves as he walked to a stadium in Madrid on Thursday night. The 63-year-old was attacked by a group of six men as he walked to the Vicente Calderon stadium in the Spanish capital. Two men distracted him by kneeling down in front of him and … [Read the full story]

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