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A new season brings with it new kits, new boots and most importantly… new balls! I mean, what use would football be without the most integral component? A new yearly Nike football release is pretty common, and this time, Nike’s Maxim football is going to be seen pinging around pitches in Europe’s major leagues. Nike…Read More
With the group games all dealt with, our attention now turns to the knockout round where the top two teams from each group will all be vying for a place in the penultimate showdown. This is where it all counts. One mistake can see you fall; one moment of brilliance can see you rise. …Read More
One team. Eleven players. There have been so many stand out performers since August, but not everyone can make the cut. Who have we selected to fill the eleven starting berths in our 2011/2012 team of the year? PLEASE NOTE: We wanted to select a team that differed from our rivals’ choices. We wanted to…Read More
The adrenaline kicks in and your frustration takes control. A rash decision that you instantly regret; a red card… and a two match suspension is the sore price to pay. That is in the past, and you will do well not to dwell on the volatile action that instigated your suspension. You are feeling fresh…Read More
The thrills and spills of Euro 2012 are well and truly underway. In a mere three days, we have been treated to a vast array of performances from Europe’s elite. We’re here to recap all the action that occurred in the first round of group fixtures. Let’s get the ball rolling. Group A Poland 1…Read More
adidas are well aware of the fact that predominately white colourways hit a spot with their consumers, and this is why… In a similar fashion to the black adiZero, the white-out edition has been treated with a blue accent; adding a chilling factor to the boot’s appearance. This makes it difficult for us to really…Read More
The world’s most popular speed boot welcomes yet another black-based colourway to its extensive catalogue of colourways. adidas sure know how to release a stylish colourway… ; Despite the fact we’re billing the black-out colourway as being solely black, it isn’t entirely so due to the red accent employed on the studs and adidas insignia.…Read More
Nike are thrusting their Clash Collection even further into the spotlight with the release of this neat little production video. In it, Nike detail the reasons behind the creation of their bespoke Clash Collection that will be dividing the pitches as of this weekend. As a boot fan, it’s always nice to catch a glimpse…Read More
After recently announcing a new partnership with football giants, Nike, Everton have officially lifted the curtain on the brand new away kit Nike have issued to them for the entirety of the 2012/13 campaign. Behold the stylish and striking Everton away kit, forged by their new technical partner, Nike. There is no faulting Nike on…Read More
The new millennium saw adidas raise their game when it came to the Predator. Arguably, the following Predator versions can be labelled as being the best editions released by the German Giants. What Predator incarnations are we talking about though? Welcome to Old Trafford… you’re the England captain and it’s the year 2001. Precision (2000)…Read More
With the recent unveiling of Nike’s Clash Collection, adidas are responding as expected, by showcasing another of their colourways that’s due to adorn their adiZero next month. This White/Lime/Onix colourway is intended as a Lionel Messi exclusive from adidas, but it wouldn’t surprise us if a few players opted to sport it during Euro 2012.…Read More
With the retail release of the Predator LZ literally just around the corner, we thought we would showcase the Predator’s origin and its evolution over the past 18 years. Let’s take a trip down memory lane… Predator (1994) This is where it all began. This tank-like incarnation was the foundation for the Predator we all…Read More
Liverpool’s American owners axed Dalglish from Anfield’s hot-seat today – a move which is sure to cause dismay amongst the Anfield faithful. Is his dismissal unfair… or is it justified? Seventeen months ago, Liverpool fans were overwhelmed with the appointment of Kenny Dalglish as their manager, who replaced the woeful Roy Hodgson in January. Since…Read More
Today, Roy Hodgson has unveiled the team he has tasked with achieving some form of success at Poland-Ukraine. Are there any surprise omissions or inclusions? Let’s find out… England’s 23-Man Team: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City); Robert Green (West Ham United) & John Ruddy (Norwich City). Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton); Gary Cahill (Chelsea); Ashley Cole (Chelsea);…Read More
Ahead of their titanic clash with Bayern Munich in the Champions League final, Chelsea have been training in some boots intended for Euro 2012. We’re sure you can guess exactly what boots they have been spotted in… A powerful boot for a powerful player. Michael Essien joined his teammate, Fernando Torres, in wearing the bright…Read More
