Barry's staying and Milner's coming back... haven't we heard both these before?

Aston Villa's Official website has today announced that Gareth Barry will definitely be staying with the club, at least until January. But hang on a ...

Normal service will be resumed shortly

Don't worry Villa fans, the Stoke embarrassment wasn't a sign of things to come this season, it was just a temporary glitch, a bump in ...

Photo: The Sleeper Hold Is Not A Legal Tackle, Sir

Papa Bouba Diop does, however, get points for creativity as he attempts to put Anderson out for the count. (AFP/FIFA)

Match recap: 3 points is 3 points

Well, that wasn't impressive now was it. Almost depressing really. At least we know Uncle Phil can win ugly. Chelsea flogged through a 1-0 win at Wigan ...

10 Things We Learned in the Premier League

1. Chelsea are serious about winning the Premier League Beating Portsmouth 4-0 at home with a swagger is one thing. But titles are won by going ...

A Great Footballing Weekend

This was my footie weekend. Fo' Sho'. Need proof? Well, I will be glad to share it . . . . #1 - ...

Gallery: Chelsea 1, Wigan 0

Premier League round-up (now with Sunday games)

Week two of the Premier League season is upon us, with the international game in midweek not causing too much excitement, and Villa won't get ...

Stoke predictions and preview

Hi all, really sorry but I'm in a flying rush and I only have a second but I was interested in people predictions ahead of ...

Goodbye and good luck Shaun

Shaun Maloney has put an end to the speculation and completed a return to his former club; Celtic. Maloney was bought by Martin O'Neill right ...

The Shock Heard Round The Prem

Let's just say at this point in his career, the only way Mikael Silvestre could've generated more press attention is if he was found nude ...

Gabby for England

After netting a 7 minute hat-trick in Villa's opening game of the Premiership season, what has Gabriel Agbonlahor done for his chances of working his ...

Drogba vs Deco at Chelsea

Don't let that headline mislead you: Didier Drogba and Deco are not getting into any fistfights at Stamford Bridge. Mostly because Deco would get dismantled. ...

Daily Dose: 08.18.08

Stuff to read while you realize the resale value of public toilets is not all that wonderful..... Football with a basketball guy. (Unprofessional Foul) It's never too ...

Arsenal 1-0 WBA

Ok, so that wasn't all that pretty. I'll also admit I didn't get the chance to watch the opening match this past Saturday, but a ...

10 Things We Learned in the Premier League

1. Debut goals are easy When Arsenal debutant Samir Nasri scored just four minutes into his Premier League career, he set the tone for goalscoring debutants ...

Deco - Good at Football, Bad at Tackling

Deco introduced himself to the Premier League with a brilliant display for Chelsea against Portsmouth. Playing alongside Joe Cole and behind Nicolas Anelka he had ...

Match Recap: Throwing down the gauntlet

So much for settling in. Uncle Phil set Stamford Bridge ablaze on his debut, guiding Chelsea to a superlative 4-0 win over Portsmouth in the Premiership ...

Gallery: Chelsea 4, Portsmouth 0

Prem Preview: Let the games begin

The time has finally arrived. Word. Chelsea begins a new era today as it opens the 2008-09 season against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge. The match marks ...

I got your predictions down low

I want to do predictions. So I'm going to do them. You can lambaste me now -- or more appropriately, at the end of the ...

08-09 Club Preview

The 2007-08 season was an unprecedented one for Chelsea Football Club. The Blues reached their first-ever Champions League final. They also amassed an impressive 85 ...

Sylvain Wiltord Linked With Red Bulls Move

Sylvain Wiltord, of Arsenal and Lyon fame, has been linked to a move stateside - in particular, New York. Though all signs have pointed ...

Man City predictions

The big day is upon us. The Premier League season kicks off today, after the summer months and agonisingly watching the European Championships and not ...

Daily Dose: 08.15.08

Stuff to read while you portray yourself as an adult video inspector..... Football questions you never knew you needed answered. (Metro) How to survive the relegation fight. ...

Prem 08-09: Fearless Predictions

And with the season upon us, it's time for more predictions which will almost certainly not come true because my crystal ball is dirty and ...

Premier League 2008/9 Predictions - Week 1

It's a bit of a Premier League predict-o-rama on The Offside today. I've already taken a shot at what the final 2008/9 Premiership table will ...

Daily Dose: 08.14.08

Stuff to do while you pop out a human being on your front lawn...... Chatting up the always good Rafael Honigstein. (Bundesliga Talk) A glimpse at Frank's ...

If You Can't Beat 'Em...Pray

Have to hand it to Rovers, they're getting creative in finding ways to make an assault on the top of the Prem. Obviously most teams ...

Daily Dose: 08.12.08

Stuff to read while you unknowingly tell your wife about your affair while you sleep...... Should you boo your own team? (SoccerLens) Fabio Capello's new weapon: A ...