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View from the Couch: Arsenal vs Barcelona? The Result Really Didn't Matter

In the most anticipated football game of the year, the stage was set for players to seal themselves as cult heroes amongst the crowds of admiring fans. In the end, a Dutchman and a Russian set the telling blows into the Barcelona juggernaut. Despite the Catalans losing the game, the match was that entertaining that the result really didn’t matter…

View from the Couch: English Derbies? They’re Kind of Soft

The curtain raiser for this week’s round of EPL action will see arguably one of the Premier League’s biggest rivalries, Manchester United vs Manchester City. While it is one of the world’s most high profile derbies, the Manchester Derby can’t hold a candle to some derbies in the world of football. The Manchester Derby has…Read More

View from the Couch: English Derbies? They're Kind of Soft

The curtain raiser for this week’s round of EPL action will see arguably one of the Premier League’s biggest rivalries, Manchester United vs Manchester City. While it is one of the world’s most high profile derbies, the Manchester Derby can’t hold a candle to some derbies in the world of football. The Manchester Derby has…Read More

View from the Couch: Fernando Who? “You Should Have Stayed with a Real Club”

A new number 9 making his debut against his former club doesn’t happen everyday. While many people created images of a certain Spaniard celebrating in front of the fans who used to adore him in their minds, it didn’t quite work out…

View from the Couch: Fernando Who? "You Should Have Stayed with a Real Club"

A new number 9 making his debut against his former club doesn’t happen everyday. While many people created images of a certain Spaniard celebrating in front of the fans who used to adore him in their minds, it didn’t quite work out…

View from the Couch: EPL Promotion Cantidates – Part 1

As we all know, 3 teams get promoted from the English Championship into the English Premier League. While many scoff at the thought of the Championship, the improving quality of the Championship is seen in the success of Newcastle, Blackpool and West Brom in the EPL this season. Jordon goes through the favourites for promotion…Read More

View from the Couch: Transfer Deadline Day is Any Football Fan's Christmas

Transfer deadline day is one of the biggest dates on the football calendar. And Monday’s deadline day fully justified why it’s always got a place in thousands of football fans hearts.

View from the Couch: Transfer Deadline Day is Any Football Fan’s Christmas

Transfer deadline day is one of the biggest dates on the football calendar. And Monday’s deadline day fully justified why it’s always got a place in thousands of football fans hearts.

View from the Couch: Adam and Suarez Would be the Final Pieces of the Anfield Puzzle

With a two game winning streak, a competent manager at the helm and a playing group who actually look like being able to perform with each other, things are starting to look up at Anfield. The potential Charlie Adam and Luis Suarez transfers could be the spark that Liverpool need in order to get into the back door for a top 4 finish. Jordon has a look at the situation…

View from the Couch: January review – SER Style

Right, so maybe it’s a week early, but here’s a new little segment we’ve had planned since last year. We review the month that was, through comedy. It might miss a few events, but you’ll probably get a good laugh or two..

View from the Couch: Asian Cup Predictions

With four teams remaining, the competition is starting to heat up, but the question remains… Who is going to take home the silverware in Qatar? James’ Predictions- Australia Vs Uzbekistan (Will try not be biased) Australia being the number 1 ranked team in Asian, has not disappointed in Qatar, scoring 7 goals and only conceding…Read More

View from the Couch: London's New Olympic Stadium Should Be a No-Go Zone for Any Football Club

After the Olympics move out of London in 2012, Tottenham and West Ham are the two clubs who wish to move into the Olympic stadium, the venue which will host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as the athletics during the games. While both clubs are desperately trying to secure the rights to the ground, it should be a no-go zone for both football clubs. Jordon has a look why…

View from the Couch: The Steady Decline of Everton and Moyes

While Everton has had several triumphs over the season, with highlights such as a miraculous 3-3 comeback draw against Man Utd and a 2-1 win over Tottenham, Everton has had plenty of lowlights that has meant Everton suddenly aren’t a top 6 side anymore. Jordon has a look at the slow Everton downfall. Everton fans…Read More

View from the Couch: Why Arsene Wenger is the Best Ever Coach in the EPL

Some of the world’s greatest ever managers have graced the English Premier League since it’s inception in 1993. Ferguson, Mourinho, Hiddink, Ancelotti, Benitez in recent years. Okay, so maybe not the last one. But the best manager ever isn’t on that list. Yes. I think Arsene Wenger is actually a better coach than Sir Ferguson…Read More

View from the Couch: Best 7 Football Virals from 2010

It could be a beautiful piece of skill, a mesmerising goal or something pretty funny. Jordon presents the seven best football virals from the year that was. Note: These videos aren’t in order. Tevez violates Rio Ferdinand. In HD. This is probably what HD was made for. While it’s not really what happened, Tevez actually…Read More