Among the physical, tenacious battle between West Ham and Manchester United on Wednesday, one player played the game at his own pace, controlling the midfield and oozing class: Michael Carrick. The 31-year-old, who is enjoying the finest season of his career at Old Trafford, is a huge talking point in England at the moment. Some [more]
Henry Jackson
I'm a 27 year old freelance football writer, with a huge passion and knowledge for the game around the world. I am a feature writer at This Is Anfield.
5 great Liverpool-Chelsea clashes
Leave a commentLiverpool face Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, in what has been one of the most entertaining, controversial fixtures over the last decade. Here are five of the most memorable Liverpool vs Chelsea matches at Anfield in recent times:- LIVERPOOL 1-0 CHELSEA- 2005 (Champions League) Many believe this was the loudest atmosphere Anfield had ever witnessed, [more]
Rui Patricio will cost Arsenal $20 million
Leave a commentSporting Lisbon have told Arsenal that they will have to pay somewhere in the region of $20 million for the services of their goalkeeper Rui Patricio, according to The Express. One of Arsenal’s weakest areas this season has been in goal, with Wojciech Szczesny and Lukasz Fabianski both failing to convince Arsene Wenger that they [more]
John Terry’s influence still remains
Leave a commentChelsea registered a crucial 3-0 win over Fulham on Wednesday, in their quest for Champions League football next season. Rather than Demba Ba, Fernando Torres or Juan Mata making the headlines for their offensive exploits, it was captain John Terry who was the unlikely goalscoring hero on the night. The 32-year-old Chelsea legend has made [more]
Man City’s assistant hails Roberto Mancini
Leave a commentManchester City assistant coach Brian Kidd has heaped praise on coach Roberto Mancini, say he’s done magnificent job in charge of the club. Mancini took the City job in late 2009 after taking over from Mark Hughes, and in his three and a half years at the club he has delivered the FA Cup in [more]