There is no denying that ‘humour’ is England’s USP. Under the gamut of “British humour”, falls ‘banter’, a word very idiosyncratic with football, especially Premier League fans. Although quite funny seeing from a third perspective it’s not everyone’s cup of tea especially if one is at the receiving end of it. Last season a …
Arsenal have been sitting on the top of the Premier League table since game week three, but such is the quality of their closest rivals and second-placed Manchester City that Mikel Arteta’s men are still seen as the underdog in the race. City, if they manage to overtake Arsenal in the closing stages of the …
International Women’s Day was celebrated all around the world on March 8. It was a day for everyone to appreciate the female figures around them and pay sweet tributes to them. Just like anyone on the planet, a lot of sportspersons and sporting teams also paid homage on the occasion as well. A lot of …
In stark contrast to the often stoic personalities of the past, modern-day footballers are usually much more expressive. Instead of spouting out sentences that sound like the words of a publicist, players nowadays speak their minds more often, and it is always refreshing to see. These instances bring out the human aspect of football and shine …
It’s been 2 days since West Ham Defender Kurt Zouma got embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced of him abusing his cat. Since then, the Frenchman has had a number of penalties imposed on him, including a hefty fine and the termination of his boot deal with Adidas. The penalising might not end there …
A riveting encounter at Selhurst Park last night saw West Ham claim all three points against Crystal Palace after surviving a late comeback scare. The Hammers were first to strike on the night via Michail Antonio, who found the net midway through the first half after gliding the ball past Vicente Guaita from Said Benrahma’s …
Aside from his goal-scoring prowess, Jamaican forward Michail Antonio is also known for his freakish strength. Standing at 5’9, the number 9 certainly isn’t amongst the tallest in the league, despite the comparative lack of verticality the Jamaican is a powerhouse, effectively using his strength to shake off pursuers. Hammers fans are of course well …