Football Club News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Welcome to Last Word on Football’s ‘Returning Players’ series. In this edition, we focus on the legendary Johan Cruyff. The Dutchman is one of the greatest footballers of all time and despite playing for several teams, two clubs saw Cruyff become one of the greatest. Cruyff had two successful spells at Ajax, spending 11 of […] READ MORE
Burnley have confirmed the contract extensions for Matthew Lowton, Johann Berg Gudmundson, Kevin Long and Erik Pieters. Lowton, Gudmundson and Long have signed Extensions at Burnley for a further two years whilst Pieters has extended until the end of next season. It is a move that will leave Burnley fans pleased with squad depth needed […] READ MORE
Pep Guardiola has poured cold water over rumours linking him with a return to Barcelona, describing his connection to the club as a thing of the past. Barcelona presidential favourite Victor Font – who aspires to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu following the latter’s resignation – wants to bring the Manchester City manager back to the […] READ MORE
Following the humiliation at the hands at Bayern Munich, Barcelona are looking to make some changes to their squad. New manager Ronald Koeman made it clear that he wanted Memphis Depay at the club, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the deal will be completed with Lyon accepting a £30 million bid, plus the add ons […] READ MORE
Ajax Amsterdam fall into the elite group of clubs in Europe. Having won 33 Eredivisie titles, 18 KNVB Cups and The Champions League four times, it is no surprise that the greatest club in the Netherlands have arguably the best academy in world football. No other club has produced as many players as Ajax’s academy […] READ MORE
Barcelona have announced the signing of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax. The Dutchman will join the club on 1st July 2019 after signing for €75 million, with a further €11 million in add-ons. Barcelona Sign Frenkie de Jong What you’ve all been waiting for… pic.twitter.com/gDE1mujMLF — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 23, 2019 Pedigree De […] READ MORE
Since arriving at Manchester City in the summer, Pep Guardiola has barely shifted from the centre of the footballing world’s attention. This weekend will be no different. City welcome Everton to the Etihad and Guardiola will be reunited with Ronald Koeman, a fellow friend and Barcelona legend for the first time as opposing managers. Saturday […] READ MORE
Many football legends have played in Britain; however there are several superstars that never moved to these shores. They nearly did though. READ MORE
Barry has been writing for LWOS since March 2015. He covers Sunderland as well as football in general. A passionate supporter of his hometown club, he went to his first game in 1987.