Commodore’s EPL Picks

The FA Cup is dead. Long live the FA Cup. Every man and his uncle had rung the death knell for footballs oldest tournament, then came Sunday’s match between Arsenal and Liverpool. Now that was a cup-tie. In the…

Robert Ng’ambi – Fact File

Platinum Stars’ Midfield General Platinum Stars midfielder Robert Ng’ambi is the league's early pacesetter for goals from midfield, and he's hoping his form takes his team to even greater heights. Sabie Chili had a chat with the player, talking about…

Lacina Traore: Player Profile

Personal information  Full name: Lacina Traore Date of birth: 20 August 1990 Age: 23 Place of birth: Abidjan, Ivory Coast Height: 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Playing position: Striker Club information   Current club: Everton (on loan from Monaco) Number: 28 Youth career 2006–2007 ASEC Mimosas Senior career 2007–2008 Stade d'Abidjan…

Arsenal v Sunderland Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 22 February | Emirates Stadium | 17:00 The English Premier League title race is still open and up for grabs for any of the top sides that can prove their worth. The pursuit of the title has never been this…

Chelsea v Everton Preview

English Premier League | Saturday February 22 | Stamford Bridge | 14:45 The biggest match in the English Premier League this weekend sees over achieving Everton travel to west London to take on league leaders Chelsea. To Win (90mins) Chelsea 11/20  Draw 3/1  Everton 51/10 CHELSEA Chelsea will…

Arsenal v Bayern Munich Preview

UEFA Champions League | Wednesday February 19 | Emirates Stadium | 21:45 Arsenal host Bayern Munich in a mouth-watering clash at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League. With two clubs of tradition and extreme European…

Man City v Barcelona Preview

UEFA Champions League | Tuesday February 18 | Etihad Stadium | 21:45 Tuesday night sees Manchester City and Barcelona face off in one of the most hotly anticipated matchups of this year's Champions League. These two clubs have met on six previous occasions, but…

Brighton v Hull Preview

FA Cup | Monday 17 February | The American Express Community Stadium | 21:45 To Win (90mins) Brighton 5/4  Draw 22/10 Hull 9/4 After the highs of the weekend, closing out the 5th Round action will be Brighton and Hull. Hardly a reason to stay up…

Sheffield Utd v Nott. Forest Preview

FA Cup | Sunday 16 February | Bramall Lane | 17:00 To Win (90mins) Sheffield Utd 9/4  Draw 9/4 Nottm Forest 12/10 Sheffield United remain the lowest ranked team still in the draw, and currently find themselves lurking in the muddy waters of League One. A…

Everton v Swansea Preview

FA Cup | Sunday 16 February | Goodison Park | 15:30 To Win (90mins) Everton 6/10  Draw 28/10 Swansea 48/10 Another all-Premier League clash sees Swansea travel to Goodison Park to take on Everton. The Swans picked up a much-needed win over the weekend when they…

Sheffield Wed v Charlton Preview

FA Cup | Saturday 15 February | Hillsborough Stadium | 17:00 To Win (90mins) Sheffield Wed 1/1  Draw 24/10 Charlton 11/4 One of the less glamourous ties sees Sheffield Wednesday host Charlton at Hillsborough. I don’t claim to know too much about these two other than…

Cardiff v Wigan Preview

FA Cup | Saturday 15 February | Cardiff City Stadium | 17:00 To Win (90mins) Cardiff 11/10  Draw 24/10 Wigan 5/2 Across the border Cardiff will look to bounce back from their derby day drubbing against the defending champions Wigan. The Latics saw off Premier League…