Player Profile – Arda Turan

Turan Fighting For A Place In His Dream Team Personal information Full name: Arda Turan Date of birth: 30 January 1987  Age: 28 Place of birth: Fatih, Turkey  Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)  Playing position: Attacking midfielder Club information Current team: Barcelona Number: 7 Youth career 1999–2000: Altıntepsi Makelspor 2000–2005:…

Liverpool vs Arsenal Preview

English Premier League | Wednesday 13 January | Anfield | 22:00 Gameweek 21 of the English Premier League sees Arsenal travel to Anfield on Wednesday night to take on Liverpool in the biggest match of the round. The Gunners have…

Commodore’s EPL Picks

The festive period is a tough time for punters and managers alike. The quick turnaround between games makes things that little more difficult, with little time for analysis. With FA Cup ties across the country this weekend, one would…

Spanish La Liga Preview

Gameweek 19 of the Spanish La Liga sees Atletico Madrid at the summit of the table following their 1-0 victory over bottom-placed Levante. Los Colchoneros were the only title contender to pick up maximum points last weekend as both…

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns Preview

Absa Premiership | Saturday 9 January | FNB Stadium | 20:15 The South African PSL will take centre stage for the first time this year, with defending champions Kaizer Chiefs hosting current log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in this weekend’s blockbuster. The Glamour Boys will be…

South African PSL Preview

The break is over, the festive season was a blast, but now it’s time to get back to the footballing world. The PSL will get right into the thick of things with reigning champions Kaizer Chiefs playing host to…

French Ligue 1 Preview

As certain clubs in Europe’s top tiers have amassed staggering wealth in the form of loaded owners and investors, so gulfs emerged separating big spenders from survivors. This gap is no starker than in Ligue 1, where PSG chase…

Local News – Issue 292

Wits Sign English Striker James Keene  Joint table-toppers Bidvest Wits have been swift to move in the January transfer window, announcing the signing of England striker James Keene. The 30-year-old, who has plied his trade for a number of clubs…

International News – Issue 292

Zinedine Zidane Replaces Rafael Benitez As Real Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane has replaced Rafael Benitez as manager of Real Madrid following the Spaniard's sacking after just seven months in charge. Benitez's last match as boss saw Real twice…

Player Profile – Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo Buzzing For The Hornets Personal information Full name: Odion Jude Ighalo Date of birth: 16 June 1989  Age: 26 Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)  Playing position: Striker Club information Current team: Watford Number: 24 Youth career 2000–2005: Prime Senior career 2005–2006 Prime 5…

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 3 January | Selhurst Park | 15:30 Chelsea will look to start the new year on a high when they travel to Selhurst Park to take on an injury-hit Crystal Palace side on Sunday. The…

Everton vs Tottenham Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 3 January | Goodison Park | 18:00 The English Premier League will resume in the new year and a clash at Goodison Park between Everton and Tottenham is a great way to start 2016. The Toffees lie in 11th…