Joe Kinnear, much to the delight of the Toon Army, journalists and fans all around the world, has made his long-overdue return to the world of football by landing a job back at his old stomping ground, St. James’ Park.
What ever happened to loyalty?
June 19, 2013
A few years ago I decided that the only thing missing from my life was a dog, so I travelled a hundred miles or so from my home to view a 6 month old Doberman puppy with the idea of going home with said pooch. Once I got there, her then owner came into the room with [...]
New Feature: To The Bookies
June 17, 2013
Another great new feature that we will be launching on To The Byline is our betting feature ‘To The Bookies’. Here we will bring you the very best betting tips for football matches each week, backing up our predictions with statistical analysis to try and help earn you a pound or two.
Manager Profile: Owen Coyle
June 16, 2013
When I was about ten, I went to Chessington World of Adventures. I remember the day clearly. I woke up, filled with excitement for the day ahead, drunk on the unrealistically high expectations given to me by a visit to Disneyland in California. At first, perhaps due to denial, I enjoyed myself, before, slowly but [...]
Inter the Shadows: Inter Milan’s Fall from the Limelight
June 16, 2013
Rewind to 2010. Inter Milan have just triumphed on the biggest possible stage, winning the Champions League, clinching the Serie A title and, just for good measure, completing the treble by lifting the Coppa Italia. Would anyone think this side could crumble within just three years?
Player Profile: Who is Nampalys Mendy?
June 13, 2013
Nampalys Mendy, a youthful Frenchman that has just been promoted to Ligue 1 with super-rich Monaco, has become one of the hottest properties in European football since announcing his intention to leave his current club on a free transfer.
Under the Radar: La Liga 2012/13
June 13, 2013
We all know the big names, the players who consistently perform well and earn their badges in football brilliance on a regular basis. But what about the lesser known players? We’ve decided to detail the top 5 lesser known players from La Liga in this edition of Under the Radar.
Under the Radar: Bundesliga 2012/13
June 13, 2013
There were many players in the Bundesliga grabbing the headlines during the 2012/13 season, particularly with an all-German Champions League final, but we’re going to bring you a top 5 list of high performing players that perhaps slipped into the shadows whilst the nation’s biggest teams shone on a global stage.
Player Profile: Who is Jesús Navas?
June 13, 2013
Manchester City have fired the first major shots across the bows of their rivals this transfer window by signing Fernandinho from Shakhtar Donetsk and Sevilla’s Jesús Navas for a combined £45m, a fee that would be breaking the bank for many teams, but for City is akin to popping down to the corner shop for [...]
New Feature: Dream Team
June 12, 2013
Dream Team is a brand new feature that we are excited to bring to you on To The Byline. If you play Fantasy Football then this is definitely a column you’ll need to keep an eye on.
Player Profile: Who is Nicklas Helenius?
June 12, 2013
Paul Lambert has developed a reputation for signing players at Aston Villa that are almost unheard of by fans at Premier League level, and the next name on that list appears to be Nicklas Helenius – but who is he? We’re going to take a look.
Brendan Rodgers – One Season On
June 12, 2013
So the season has ended and we’re already looking forward to the next installment of Premier League action. But whilst we’ve got a while to wait for that to happen, I decided to cast my mind way back to when the Premier League’s 5th longest serving manager took the reigns at his current club.