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Andy Dalziel

Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he's not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.

The end of an era

The end of an era

James Milner’s retirement after 658 Premier League appearances closes the chapter on one of the most enduring careers the competition has ever seen. It is a milestone that many observers believe could stand for decades,

The sad downfall of Raheem Sterling

The sad downfall of Raheem Sterling

The news that Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following a crash on the M3 is a troubling development for a player who once stood among the elite of English football. Regardless

Where have Barcelona found the money?

Where have Barcelona found the money?

Barcelona’s new found aggression in the transfer market has been making headlines across Europe. They have already agreed a deal to sign from Newcastle United, are in talks over acquiring Julian Alvárez from Atlético Madrid,

Will the World Cup become a survival of the fittest?

Will the World Cup become a survival of the fittest?

PFA chief Maheta Molango has warned that the World Cup could become a survival of the fittest, and that strong performance in the summer tournament could be to the detriment of a player’s long-term career.

Keane and Fernandes continue their feud

Keane and Fernandes continue their feud

The feud between Roy Keane and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes shows no signs of dying down. It began following United’s win over Nottingham Forest which saw Fernandes draw level with the Premier League assist

A silver lining for Chelsea

A silver lining for Chelsea

By any stretch of the imagination the 2025 – 2026 season was a disappointing one for Chelsea. Hopes that they could build on the success of winning the Europa Conference League and the Club World

Spurs’ fans should not be celebrating

Spurs’ fans should not be celebrating

Whilst Tottenham’s victory over Everton was enough to keep them in the Premier League for another season, there are no reasons for their fans to celebrate. This is a club that still considers themselves one

Seeing Red

Seeing Red

Chelsea’s defeat at Sunderland on the final day meant that they finished the Premier League season tenth, an outcome that means they have missed out on European football altogether next time. However, there was one

Missing out

Missing out

    The 48 teams that have qualified for the World Cups have been announcing their squads, with England among the latest to do so. And the headlines have already begun to be made by

Ending 22 years of hurt

Ending 22 years of hurt

Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in England if not Europe. But a whole generation of Arsenal fans have grown up without seeing their team win the Premier League, whilst even older supporters have