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The excitement of the Playoffs and why the Football League is better than the Premier League

We all love the playoffs (unless you’re involved in them of course.) For the neutral they are fantastic to watch. Tight, cagey first legs are usually followed by thrilling second legs with the prospect of a Wembley final and a place in a higher division at stake. I may...

 

The key men in Abramovich's magnificent 10 years at Chelsea

In June, Roman Abramovich will have been Chelsea's owner for 10 years. Just to think, the club's previous owner was Ken Bates. Quite a contrast. Abramovich is responsible not only for Chelsea's transformation from top Premier League side to European superpower, but...

 

Great escapes - Can Martinez do it again?

We are witnessing the domino effect in football. Sir Alex Ferguson is retiring at the end of the season, David Moyes will replace him as Manchester United manager, and Roberto Martinez is one of the favourites to jump into the Everton hot seat. But FA Cup winner Martinez...

 

When Abide with Me took on a new meaning

One of the cameramen on duty at the FA Cup final seemed to take a liking to Amore singer Monica McGhee as she belted out Abide with Me and the National Anthem prior to kick-off, wearing a revealing dress. His close up didn't leave too much to the imagination. The...

 

Has Lampard earned himself a new contract?

Frank Lampard is now Chelsea's all time leading goalscorer - and, with Jose Mourinho tipped to return to Stamford Bridge, he might have an opportunity to stay in west London for one more year. Lampard's double strike in Chelsea's 2-1 win against Aston Villa took him to...

 

Perfect replacement: Why Moyes fits the mould

Having been in charge at Manchester United for 26 years, Sir Alex Ferguson has become one of the greatest managers - if not the greatest - in the English game to date. Ferguson has achieved much more than any other British manager in history. The success he has...

 

Sheringham rolls back the years

Teddy Sheringham has confirmed he will return for the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens, adding another stellar name to what is already the strongest Masters competition in the tournament’s history. The former Manchester United, Tottenham and England striker will once again...

 

Welsh clubs look towards a peaceful future

Once the fans had been cleared from the pitch and celebrations erupted all over the Welsh capital as Cardiff City secured promotion to the Premier League following a 0-0 draw with Charlton, attention turned to the prospect of having two Welsh clubs at the top of English...

 
 
Extra Time

The football 'cheat' that never gets mentioned

There is a little known 'loophole' that can come in handy if a side wants to take advantage of long throws. The laws of the game allow outfield players to wear gloves - and there are no restrictions on how far a player can launch the ball from a throw in....

 

A Month in Football with talkSPORT – March

Typically a quiet month in terms of league football due to the two week international break, March still provided several opportunities for discussion. There was still the matter of the Champions League quarter finals to resolve, a veteran midfielder...

 

Academy ‘Local Recruitment’ Administrator

Deadline: 10/04/2013, 17:00 Salary: Competitive Benefits: Competitive Location: North West England Job Type: Permanent Level: General A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and hands-on Administrator to join our Academy. ...

 

Senior Football Manager

We are pleased to present a Full Time vacancy for the successful applicant with a salary ranging from £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience. A dynamic and high achieving individual, you will influence the continued development of the Football...

 

Talented Football Program Elite Development Coach/Program Manager

The High School is located in New South Wales, Australia. In 2013, the school’s population is approximately 1500 students, from Years 7 (12 years) to 12 (18 years), and is one of the largest schools in the state with approximately 68% of the student body...

 

Coaching Education Intern

Job Title: Coaching Education Intern Reporting Relationship: Manager of Coaching Programs Department: Coaching Education Location: Chicago, IL Term: May 2013 – October 2013 The Coaching Education Intern will be responsible for assisting the...

 

Academy Safeguarding & Player Welfare Officer

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full-time Safeguarding & Player Welfare Officer within the Club’s Academy. Reporting to the Head of Education and Welfare, the role of the Academy...

 

Football Coach wanted

This Football Academy requires qualified coaches who are outgoing, reliable and is able to deliver soccer programs to kids aged 4 to 12 years. Coaches can be rostered each Morning, afternoon Monday to Friday as well as Monday nights at the Development...

 

Head women's soccer coach required

A four-year fixed term appointment serving as Head Women's Soccer Coach in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning, developing and administering all phases of the women’s soccer program;...

 

A Month in Football with talkSPORT – February

A much quieter month in football, or so it seemed after a hectic January filled with transfer rumours as clubs had 30 days to do their wheeling and dealing to prepare for the end of season run in. Although not as gripping as January, there was still plenty...

 

Soccer Coach

To Apply, please visit www.Jobs-In-Football.com Responsibilities: -- Management, direction, and oversight of the entire soccer program including coaching, scheduling practices and team meetings and overall organization of team matters. -- Operate and...

 

Development Centre Football Coach

To Apply, please visit www.Jobs-In-Football.com This Football Club have recently launched a new network of Advanced Development Centres across the South West of England. The ethos of the scheme is to work with the more advanced local club players in the...

 

Football Coach

To Apply, please visit www.Jobs-In-Football.com The role Your role will involve the planning and delivery of coaching sessions for our elite football development programme at the CB Foundation Football Academy. In this role you will report to the Academy...

 

Schools Football Fundraising Coordinator

To apply for this job, please visit www.Jobs-In-Football.com Area; Essex / East London£7.50p p/hour plus monthly bonuses and mileage allowanceWe are looking to recruit a confident, trustworthy individual with a background in sport (preferably football). The...
 

A Month in Football with talkSPORT – January

Traditionally never a quiet month in football due to the opening of the transfer window, transfer rumours from the ludicrous to the likely become a daily occurrence as teams are given the chance to tinker with their teams to push for those European places...

 

The Total Football Online Expo – Uniting our beautiful game

Want to gain easy, instant access to your favourite brands? Maybe you want to advertise and offer your products on the UK's fastest growing online football website? Total Football has launched the first ever virtual event, an online trade show...

 
 
 
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Premier League

The excitement of the Playoffs and why the Football League is better than the Premier League

We all love the playoffs (unless you’re involved in them of course.) For the neutral they are...

Has Lampard earned himself a new contract?

Frank Lampard is now Chelsea's all time leading goalscorer - and, with Jose Mourinho tipped to...

What are the odds?

The Premier League is coming to a close and it will be a fitting end to a fantastic career...
Championship

Ferguson distraught as Posh are relegated

Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson was left devastated as he witnessed his side relegated...

Wolves set to fight for Championship survival

After facing the disappointment of relegation from the Premier League last season, Wolverhampton...

The changing face of football

As the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City battle for supremacy in the Premier...
 
League One

Rags to Richie - the rise of Crawley Town and their manager

At the beginning of the 2010-11 season, Richie Barker was the youth team manager at Bury, having...

Balancing acts

With the advocacy of fan ownership in a global market place, two contrasting business models may...

Agony for Brentford as Doncaster secure promotion

Brentford suffered the agony of missing out on automatic promotion to the Championship in a...
League Two

Shots saga takes new twist - an inside view

Graham Brookland is, first and foremost, an Aldershot Town fan. But he has had enough and has...

Aldershot owner responds to criticism

Aldershot Town owner Kris Machala has responded to criticism of him from the club's outgoing chief...

Are clubs like Crawley becoming the exception rather than the rule?

In the years before automatic promotion to the Football League, it was rare for a non-league club...
Non-League

Morrell intending to keep core of squad

Wrexham manager Andy Morrell has insisted he intends to keep the majority of his squad despite...

Spennymoor triumph in FA Vase final

A late goal from Keith Graydon ensured it was a memorable day for Spennymoor Town as they beat...

Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final preview - Wrexham v Newport County

Some say the Championship play-off final is right up ther among the biggest games of the season,...
 
Scottish football

Celtic retain SPL title

Celtic retained the Scottish Premier League title with a comfortable 4-1 home win against Inverness...

Rangers secure Third Division title

Rangers secured the Scottish Third Division title with six games remaining, with a 0-0 draw at...

Dunfermline players made redundant

Dunfermline have made their highest earning players redundant. The Scottish club have applied...
Welsh football

Welsh clubs look towards a peaceful future

Once the fans had been cleared from the pitch and celebrations erupted all over the Welsh capital...

Newport's Euromillions boost

Newport County have the chance of promotion to the Football League for the first time in 25 years...

Bale and co have a mountain to climb

Even with the mercurial Gareth Bale at his disposal, Chris Coleman is now unlikely to be able to...
World football

Cometh the hour, cometh the man?

With good governance in the global game at a premium, football purists will keep a cautious eye on...

Nelsen enjoys a successful start to life across the pond

When Ryan Nelsen looks back at the Premier League and sees the turmoil and farce that is going in...

MLS deserves to be taken seriously

Rumour mills were working overtime in the January transfer window in order to attempt to pinpoint...
 
Women

Kerr disappointed with Gunners' defeat

Arsenal Ladies coach Shelley Kerr was unable to disguise her disappointment after watching her side...

Manchester City to compete in WSL top flight for first time

Women's football has taken another step forward in England with the expansion of the Women's Super...

Yankey set to match Shilton for England women

Rachel Yankey is set to win her 125th England cap, if she plays for her country against Canada on...
Other features

Chelsea stars show off their skills for new Samsung advert

Fernando Torres and David Luiz have been key men in the side's progress to the Europa League final....

The toughest job in football

It is often said that being a goalkeeper is the loneliest place in football, especially after...

Paul Tait - Highs and lows

In the 11 years Paul Tait spent at boyhood club Birmingham City, there was always something...
Columnists

Lambert - a 'negative and critical attitude' but something to admire

As early as last August we predicted that Aston Villa would struggle this season. Not because of...

The Delroy Alexander column: Greater moral not technical guidance needed

I can’t count the number of times I’ve ran the line at a weekend youth football game for my...

The Gordon Hill column: Agents raking in money

Looking at the game (football pictured) and how it's changing, what stands out for me is the way...