Author Archives: The Gaffer

On the day that Rafa Benitez suggests an unusual bare-bottomed salute for the Chelsea fans from the Europa League open-top bus celebration, Friday Football Special (FFS) brings you the Football Dictionary, more from Ray Winstone and a song from the … Continue reading →

Jamie Carragher’s final match for Liverpool will be this Sunday against Queens Park Rangers. Since joining Liverpool’s youth team in 1990, Carragher has made 507 appearances for the club. In modern-day football, it’s so rare to see a footballer be … Continue reading →

Fulham have signed a deal with adidas to be their official kit supplier beginning with the 2013-14 season. The Cottagers are switching from Kappa to adidas. Fulham have worn adidas shirts throughout their history between 1977 and 1981, and 1997 … Continue reading →

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the club are close to signing striker Yaya Sanogo. Looking at Wenger’s checklist… is he French? Check. Is he young? Check (he’s 20). Is he a cheap signing? Yes. He’s coming in on a free … Continue reading →

Special 1 TV is back again this week with a new episode. This one’s entitled ‘The Special1 on London Sports FM,’ and it’s just what the doctor ordered. In this week’s episode, the cast of characters are back as they … Continue reading →

With just days to go before a match on Sunday, Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley went out on the town this week to disastrous consequences — only days before their final match of the season against Tottenham Hotspur where Arsenal will … Continue reading →

Despite being the victim of a lot of hate from Chelsea supporters during his seven months in charge as manager of Chelsea, Rafa Benitez has overcome adversities from his own supporters to lift the Europa League trophy and end Chelsea’s … Continue reading →

Not only is this Sunday the final day of the 2012-13 Premier League season, but it’s also the last round of Beat The Manager this season. For those of you who have been playing, I want to apologize for not sharing the … Continue reading →

Watch out England. There are reports in The Mail tonight that Hull City are very interested in making a move for out-of-sorts West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie, so don’t be too surprised if you see the Nigerian jumping into his land rover … Continue reading →

Newcastle United have officially unveiled their new away shirt for the 2012-13 season, and the Toon have gone blue. The Newcastle away shirt for next season, as we leaked in April, is navy blue with a light blue trim. The … Continue reading →

Is this Manchester City’s third shirt for the 2013-14 season? Or perhaps is it their away shirt, or none of them? It’s difficult to say, but the newly leaked photo could either be the real deal or a fake. The … Continue reading →

David Beckham announced his retirement from soccer today. While he still has two matches remaining in his final chapter at Paris Saint Germain, he will long be remembered for some memorable goals scored from free kicks throughout his career. In … Continue reading →

Either Everton or Fulham could be the next destination for Brighton manager Gus Poyet after the Uruguayan was today suspended by the south coast club. On Monday, Brighton were knocked out of the Championship playoff semi-final after losing at home … Continue reading →

Not to be outdone by Sir Alex Ferguson or Paul Scholes, David Beckham announced his retirement from soccer today — the third Manchester United legend to “hang up his boots” in just one week. David Beckham was the first modern-day footballer, … Continue reading →