Gossip Column
January 8th, 2008
£15 Million Just To Bid For The 2018 World Cup
That’s right, its going to cost the FA £15 million to put together a proposal for the World Cup 2018 to be hosted in England. That’s a lot of money that could be spent on much needed things like, grass roots football, better local football pitches, improved academies, or more importantly - a full investigation into why Steve McClaren ever landed the England job.
WORLD CUP BID TO COST MILLIONS
McClaren To Work For The BBC At Euro 2008
Talking of our friend Steve McClaren, he’s been appointed by the BBC to offer expert analysis at the Euro’s. What is it with this guy? First of all he earned a salary as England manager of £2.5 million a year (forget about bonuses, endorsements etc.), with a compensation package of £2.5 million when he was finally evicted by the FA. Now he’s taking a salary from our TV Licence fee’s. Won’t that make you feel good when the next TV Licence bill arrives on your doorstep?
McCLAREN AT EURO 2008, WE’RE NOT!
Umbro Hang Shirts Out To Dry
To celebrate St George’s Day, Umbro lined Carnaby Street with the England away shirts. Hundreds of the shirts were hung up like bunting up and down the street. Well after Steve McClaren failed to get us to the Euro’s, they had to use them for something….
Gabriel Heinze’s Black Boots
It was a mystery which had football fans scratching their heads, just like when the FA appointed Steve McClaren, so why did Heinze black out his football boots? Well the Footy Boots head journo donned his flat cap and off he went to bring the football public back the answer….
Heinze: “I had a contract, it ended and so I painted the football boots black. Why am I going to give publicity to a company with which I no longer have a contract?”
Mystery over, Puma didn’t want to give him any more money.
HEINZE EXPLAINS BLACK FOOTBALL BOOTS
Man City Talk to Ronnie
This story just won’t go away. Just why do the Man City PR team keep rolling this one out? Ronaldinho is a marketing machine, still. He is wanted in Milan. He’s still in his prime years at 28 and whilst City’s ‘Thai Guy’ will be willing to throw a few ‘Baht’ at him, it’s not going to happen. There’s more chance of Man Utd sacking Fergie, only to replace him with Steve McClaren than there is Ronnie going to City.
MAN CITY HELD RONALDINHO TALKS
WAGs (wives and girlfriends)
Abbey Clancy (Peter Crouch’s WAG) and Crouchie had a bit of a lovers tiff earlier this week, resulting in Abbey giving Crouchy a slap. Crouchie and WAG were partying at the Valmont club in London, when WAG got in to a cat fight with a girl that had made a move on Crouch.
Fair play Crouchie, but shouldn’t you have been preparing for the Champions League tie?
ABBEY SHOWS CROUCHIE WHO’S BOSS
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January 8th, 2008
Gerrard’s Gangsta Threats
It’s been revealed that Steven Gerrard was threatened by a Liverpool gangster who wanted to shoot him in the legs. Fortunately Gerrard arranged for the ‘Fixer’ to sort the gangster out. How Robbie Savage keeps his pins is anyone’s guess.
GERRARD: GANGSTER WANTED TO SHOOT LEGS
Four British Teams In Europe
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are in the Champions League semi finals and Rangers have progressed to the Uefa Cup semi finals. Only Arsenal were eliminated after a cracking game at Anfield. Jens Lehmann knows why Arsenal went out:
“I told (Wenger) he needed experienced players in his team for such important games. He did not share my view and I do not think he has been successful, the results speak against his choices.”
Let’s start the petition here, Lehmann for Manager, Arsene out!
LEHMANN SLAMS WENGER & ALMUNIA
Modern Football Boots No Good For Gray
The man who knows everything there is to know about football, Andy Gray, has told the nation that modern football boots don’t offer enough protection. Speaking during Man Utd’s win against Roma, Gray’s comments will no doubt knock millions off the stock prices of Adidas, Nike, Puma NOT. Richard Keys is thought to have totally agreed with Gray (as its probably in his contract that he’s got to) and then had his third shave of the day before feeding Gray grapes and dabbing his moist temple.
ANDY GRAY SLAMS MODERN FOOTBALL BOOTS
Adidas Owns Three Stripes
Adidas went to court and one a ruling to prevent other companies using similar designs on clothing. Word has it that buoyed by the Adidas success, Kappa are targeting the Kama Sutra for infringement.
ADIDAS WINS 3 STRIPES COURT BATTLE
WAGs (wives and girlfriends)
David Beckham, fresh from gaining his 100th cap, has been talking about how he and Posh first got together: ‘For the first three months it was amazing because no one found out about us being together. We loved that because we could sneak around. Our first kiss was in the car park of a restaurant.’ Rebecca Loos said the same thing.
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January 8th, 2008
Game Switch Angers Chelsea
Chelsea are unhappy about playing two games in 72 hours. Their opponents Everton said “they fully support their broadcast partners”. Chelsea said ” It undermines the sporting integrity of the competition.” A bit like the Chelsea team swarming around Mike Riley after Ashley Cole scythed down Alan Hutton of Tottenham, now that’s sporting integrity.
Jose For Inter?
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho looks to have given the biggest clue yet as to where he will manage next. On Inter speculation, his agent confirmed, “He (Mourinho) always showed interest in working in Italy, and he received the contact with pleasure.” The Footy Boots Portuguese translator understood it slightly differently, “Jose is interested in any job that will support his ego, and he likes it when you gently rub him behind the ears”.
Liverpool Owners War Continues
George Gillett confirmed his relationship with Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks is unworkable. Well strike us down with a Cantona karate chop, and there we all were thinking they got on better than McClaren and Downing.
Liverpool Owners War Continues
Madrid Beat London to Host 2010 Champions League Final
The Bernabeu Stadium Madrid will stage the 2010 Champions League final after Wembley Stadium lost out because of tax reasons. Uefa President Michel Platini said, “The concerns we had over players being taxed were not confirmed by the British government.” Footy Boots message to Platini, “Please confirm that when we move the Footy Boots HQ to Calais, the French government will waive all tax?
Madrid Wins 2010 Champions League Final
Wenger Backs Gallas
Gallas wouldn’t leave the pitch after the Birmingham game, he came out and slated young teammate Theo Walcott in the media and Gallas put on a better show for the SkySports cameraman before playing Chelsea than Torvill and Dean did the Boléro at the 1984 winter Olympics. Naturally his manager Wenger fumed “He has my full support and my full backing.”
WAGs (wives and girlfriends)
Less than three months now until the big wedding. And Rooney’s WAG Coleen McLoughlin is warming up nicely, she spent 11 hours getting herself fitted up for her wedding dress. Meanwhile, Wayne was chuffed at his new ‘whistle and flute’ he picked up for a fiver at Matalan’s.
Coleen McLoughlin’s Marathon of a Dress Fitting
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January 8th, 2008
Spurs Triumph, Chelsea Shamed
So Tottenham have won the League Cup, it’s good to see a trophy claimed by a side outside of the “big four”. Chelsea were outfought and outplayed. The first 10 minutes of the final Chelsea hardly had a kick. With so many highly talented and experienced players in the side, there must have been something that caused the players to under perform so badly….. It’s Avram Grant of course, no not his team selection, or his tactics, its his drone like, mono tone speech delivery. Just look at his interview before the game, excited? link
Chelsea Exodus?
Avram Grant stood up to be counted by dropping some established stars for the Carling Cup Final. Ashley Cole, Andriy Shevchenko, Joe Cole and Michael Ballack. Chelsea lost, emphatically, and now there are questions being asked in the dressing room. Will it be Grant or the Chelsea Boys that depart? link
Eduardo Back for Christmas
Poor little Eduardo Da Silva. Anybody who follows the game must feel for the Crozilian striker. We can’t even look at the pictures without peeking through the gap in our hands at Footy Boots HQ. Let’s hope he makes a full recovery. Eduardo Leg Break
Special K Still Special?
KK was lauded on his return to the Toon, but what can the Newcastle fans think now? Yet to win a game, 13 goals conceded in the last 4 league matches…. Special K seems more like a Sugar Puff at the moment. Newcastle Too Good to Go Down
39th Game Fiasco
This story seems to have more legs than the Chelsea WAGs. Scudamore is trying to rally around gaining support for Premier League teams to jet off around the world for one extra game a season. No matter which way he attempts to spin it, it’s a money making exercise and who will get the rough end of the stick? The fans of course. Read more on this subject in the OhKay! Column
Andy Cole See’s Red
It’s the sort of story that gives footballers a bad name. Andy Cole has allegedly beaten up his Mrs after attending the Christening of Dwight York’s latest son. If its true, Cole should be made an example of. Andy Cole Arrested
WAGs (wives and girlfriends)
Footballers are often ridiculed for the ‘handbags at ten paces’ confrontations on the pitch. You know, the ones where they go head to head and one moves their head a little bit and the other footballer goes down as if he was shot in the leg by a sniper. Well now you know why, it’s because of the influence of their WAGs. Proof? OK, serial WAG Danielle Lloyd and Beckham’s sister were at it, celebrating with the Tottenham boys on Sunday night, they managed to headline by having a catfight. You gal’s are so chic. Danielle Lloyd Gets in a Catfight with Beckham
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January 8th, 2008
Robson to Leave Sheffield United
It looks ominous for ‘Captain Marvel’, Bryan Robson. Signs suggest that he has parted company with Sheffield United. Robson took control in May, after Sheffield Utd were relegated. Targeted with promotion back to the Prem, he has fallen short with just 9 wins out of 32 fixtures. link
Cesc In Talks With Arsenal
Cesc Fabregas is renegotiating his contract with Arsenal. The Spaniard is keen to stay at Arsenal and has only another 6 years on his contract, he’s looking to extend it. Si Senor Wenger, hasta 2050 es bien. link
Beck’s Losing Popularity
They seem to be catching up with David Beckham over in LA. Golden Balls has had a pasting from the Los Angeles Times. “So far Beckham has done nothing to advance the sport in L.A., his arrival here is the most overblown story of last year”. Sorry guys, you wanted him, and we don’t want him back. link
End of Ronaldo?
Ronaldo has a potentially career ending injury. We’re talking about the buck toothed porker now, not the pumped up winker. Ronaldo, who was due to face Arsenal this week for AC Milan in the Champions League, ruptured his tendon in his knee. Last time he did that he was out of the game for two years! link
Quickies
Real Madrid were confirmed as the richest football club in the world, Man Utd and Barca took 2nd and 3rd spot. link
Tottenham’s players have shed weight since Ramos took over, but they have been told to work more lard off. link
Yakubu did the traditional thing after the Africa Cup of Nations - he went AWOL from Everton. link
Samuel Eto’o would welcome Didier Drogba to Barca. “A team with Messi, Henry, Drogba and me is possible in the pitch without anybody having to leave the club. It would be a super-offensive team.” Add Ronaldinho and they are playing 5 up top. Bring it on…. link
Legendary old man Romario is still playing football in Brazil, but he failed a drug test last November. Luckily his Mum cam up with a great reason for proving positive “It is anti-baldness. Why doesn’t someone have mercy on him?” Nice one Mum. link
WAGs (wives and girlfriends)
Ashley’s WAG Cheryl Cole has been in Thailand, taking a break whilst the tabloids find all the women Ashley has been naughty with. Pictures show Cheryl has gone rather ‘Posh Beckham’ like - thin! At the same time it looks like one of her bandmates (in the pictures) has been overdoing it with the sun lotion mind. Milko! Cheryl Out of Hiding
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