EPL

Fergie Out, Moyes or Mourinho In?

It’s no shock for you to learn that Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement after 27 years in Manchester. Judging by the millions of news stories, billions of tweets, and...
The History of the Football League Cup

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
51 more Celebrities and the Footy Teams They Support

On Saturday, I published an article listing 51 Celebrities and the Footy Teams They Support. Today I bring you a second installment, seeing as there were so many unaccounted for. Enjoy...
Rooney, Van Persie and the Question on Fergie’s Mind

I bloody hate rumours – sometimes. When Robin van Persie was transfered from North London to Manchester, speculation arose over how he would get along with incumbent superstar striker, Wayne Rooney....
51 Celebrities and the Footy Teams They Support

We’ve all seen celebrities donning their footy gear, supporting their sides with pride. And in a way, when they support our team we too feel a sense of pride. I did...
A Brief History of the Formation of the Football Association

Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does...
Luis Suarez banned 10 games for Bite

On the weekend, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was caught on camera taking a bite out of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. Today the FA has come down harshly on the 26 year...
Diabolical Refereeing and the Renewed Case for Technology in Football

So once again the screaming from the rooftops around the footballing world for more technology has resumed. And who could blame them, considering some diabiocal decisions by so-called professional referees and...
The Nightmare of Relegation: Who’s Going Down?

Relegation is a horrible, lonely nightmarish experience that causes so much stress, anxiety and sense of dread for many footy fans. When one’s beloved club is teetering o the brink, of ‘moving...
Wounded Giraffes, Astonishing Analysis and Suarez’ Spending Spree

You and I both know footy is filled with fantastical storylines, embellished headlines and completely fabricated news. Football is at a pivotal point in many ways – scandals, match-fixing, rampant racism,...
Why is Man United So Far Clear in the English Premiership?

Manchester United are an incredible 15 points clear of closest rival Man City, but are they really that much better than the other 20 Premiership teams? Obviously they are far more...
Completely Random yet Amazing Football Facts: Part 3

It was about a month ago now that I posted 40 Amazing Football Facts. If you haven’t read that yet, it’s worth a few minutes of your time, so go have...
Ice Hockey Helmets, Neil Young, and ‘Bangers and Mash’ Currency

Welcome to Two Left Cleats. Footy is filled with fantastical storylines, embellished headlines and completely fabricated news. Football is at a pivotal point in many ways – scandals, match-fixing, rampant racism,...
Arsenal Notes, McManaman vs. Jon Bones Jones, and Shut Up About Suarez!

You and I both know footy is filled with fantastical storylines, embellished headlines and completely fabricated news. Football is at a pivotal point in many ways – scandals, match-fixing, rampant racism,...
Completely Random Yet Amazing Football Facts: Part 2

It was about a month ago now that I posted 40 Amazing Football Facts. If you haven’t read that yet, it’s worth a few minutes of your time, so go have...
Tony’s Weekend Premier League Treble

Back again! Yes, I am still here fighting. Though I had a rough second week, but let’s stay positive and with that the results will start rolling our way. This week’s...
50 Random Yet Amazing Facts About the English Premiership

It was almost a month ago now that I posted 40 Amazing Football Facts. If you haven’t read that yet, it’s worth a few minutes of your time, so go have...
Frank Lampard: the Ultimate Professional

Frank Lampard is the ultimate professional footballer!! There, I said it as I brace for the onslaught. From his early career with West Ham United, 1995 to 2001, he made 148...
Relegation, Bale Diving, AVB’s “Smart” Move, a Suarez Comparison, and Barca’s Hole

Welcome to Two Left Cleats. You and I both know footy is filled with fantastical storylines, embellished headlines and completely fabricated news. Football is at a pivotal point in many ways...
Two Left Cleats: Seeing Red, Drunk Danes, Obese Fans and a Stern Irishman

You and I both know footy is filled with fantastical storylines, embellished headlines and completely fabricated news. Football is at a pivotal point in many ways – scandals, match-fixing, rampant racism,...