Support your team in style with this summer’s World Cup

With the World Cup on the way (it will be here sooner than you know) it is the duty of every fan to show their colours. Let everyone know your allegiance with these amazing World Cup shirts from 7United.

These are stylish shirts that look amazing and will have everyone asking –

“Where did you get that shirt?”

No matter what your country is, the time to show off that connection is always – but in World Cup year this takes things to a new level. Being part of the action means showing others who you support, getting together to watch the game – then either celebrating or commiserating together after the match!

The ultimate fashion statement for the soccer fan

These high-quality shirts are available in sizes that fit men, women and kids. They look fantastic and will truly nail your colours to the goalpost! When the World Cup kicks off in Russia this summer, you want to be able to cheer your team on in style.

These are the ultimate in fashion for the football fan and will last you tournament after tournament of supporting your country. Watch the match in style with these 7United shirts – get yours today!

The legacy of Brian Clough lives on in 2 young Sunderland fans

I found myself in a strange situation last week. I have been to Nottingham to carry out some research for a new book and to write a blog or maybe two about football in the city. I always enter into situations like tis with a completely blank piece of paper. While walking through the city with my kids, we came across a statue of Brian Clough. They are 9 and 11, so don't have a great deal of knowledge about the man. They asked me who he was. I started to explain.

As a Sunderland supporter, Cloughie means something different to me as a pose to what he means in the city of Nottingham. He was a great player for my club and would no doubt in my mind, have gone on to have scored the most goals for England. His record was 251 goals from 274 appearances for Sunderland and Middlesbrough before injury brought his career to a close.

There are all manner of stories about the legend that is Brian Clough. He was know to speak his mind and had his own way of dealing with players. But the Brian Clough I wanted my kids to know about was the serial winner.

So, what did Brian Clough actually achieve?

There is a lot of focus in the media about his days (and they were only days) as Leeds United manager. But his success came as manager of two unfashionable teams. He took over Derby County when they were in what we now know as the Championship. He and his Assistant Manager Peter Taylor took the team up, won the league and got to the semi-finals of the European Cup. Taking a team like this as far as he did is an amazing achievement. But it wasn't over. After falling out with the Derby board, Clough  had stints at Brighton and the ill-fated time at Leeds before taking over at Notts Forest - and earning the statue in the middle of the city that me and the kids were looking at in wonder.

This was another unfancied team, another team in the Second Division. Just as he did with Derby, he took them up and then won the league. These are feats that are akin to the famous Leicester City Premier League win a season or two ago. Teams just don't break the monopoly any more. But Brian Clough was not finished. That's why the Leicester story resonates, even through the owners can't seem to get it out of their head and have been through too many managers since.

The European Cup, what we now call the Champions League was in his sights. Not only did they emulate the Derby County record of getting to the semi-finals, they won it - two years in a row! Now my older readers will already know this, but those that are as young as my kids will never have seen anything like this in their life. It is uncharted territory. Leicester couldn't manage what Clough did - and he triumphed with not one, but two unfashionable teams.

My youngest, particularly found it fascinating. The fact that a team in a similar position to ours went on a journey that ended up with 2 Champions League wins has him excited about Sunderland's future. I think he's probably the only one.

Is Arsene Wenger deluded?

A 1-0 win against a ten man team from the Serbian league this week was enough for Arsene Wenger to declare that his team have a backbone. Although he was pretty much bound to say this after the criticism his team have faced after last weekend's capitulation against Watford, he seems so out of touch with modern football.

I don't want to see a return to the days of the 1970's and 80's where the toughest teams often won through without playing the game that well. In my lifetime, that really changed when the 1980'a Liverpool team that included Graeme Souness could mix it as well as play some great stuff. Manchester United's dominance through the nineties and noughties was based on this mix, with players that could look after themselves, such as -

• Bryan Robson
• Steve Bruce
• Paul Ince
• Jaap Stam
• Roy Keane
• Mark Hughes

I don't think that it's a coincidence that many of these have gone on to good managerial careers. But Arsene Wenger is completely wrong about his team's fight. Troy Deeney was spot on with his comments about Arsenal having no 'cojones.'

What can Wenger do?

This is an issue that has followed the Gunners for years. The lack of a solid defence and a CDM has cost them countless trophies over the last ten years or so. And it's strange, because the team that won so much for Wenger was built on the solid base of David Seaman, Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit among others. He has kept the philosophy up front of flowing football, but not built it on a sound platform.

The obvious first thing he can do is sign the right players. But that can't be resolved until January at the earliest - and he hasn't made any strides in getting it right over many transfer windows. If he hasn't seen the issue, or chosen not to deal with it, then the delusion continues. If Arsene Wenger has chosen to leave the club open like this then he is a danger and should be replaced immediately.

But it might not be a personnel issue. The way that his current team play the game might have an effect on the lack of fight shown. Let's say for the moment that he has the right players. Just about all of the first team squad are internationals and were either signed for a lot of money or brought through a well-renowned academy. So it could be argued that he has the right players at his disposal.

The original team (also the Invincibles team) had two Central Defensive Midfielders. Now Wenger seems to prefer one. Just a simple change like that puts more pressure in behind the team, as the full backs cannot get as far forward. Nobody has told them this, so they bombard off and leave too much space in behind. With two CDM's, the centre backs can play further apart, cover the pitch and close down the pressure. Something as simple as this will make a he difference and could change the fortunes of this failing Arsenal team. Let's face it. Something has to change.

10 Players who Reacted BADLY to their Fifa 18 Ratings

It’s that time of the year again. FIFA 18 is out and the top soccer players can’t wait to find out what their ratings are on the popular FIFA game. This amazing video shows people the funny reactions that some of the top football players have when they discover their FIFA 18 rating – LOL !!!

FIFA 18 is the latest in the long line of successful FIFA football games and this edition has thrown up some surprises in terms of ratings. The funny responses that professional players have shows that the FIFA games strike a chord throughout the game of soccer and not just the fans.

It’s in the game – are you?

FIFA 18 is football at its realest. If you are not part of the gam then you should be. The LOL reactions of some of the biggest players in the FIFA universe is a great watch! Get to this video link and you will see how important the ratings are for the likes of –

·         Dele Alli

·         Michy Batshuayi

·         Eden Hazard

·         David Luiz

And all brought together by an engaging commentary. 10 Players who Reacted BADLY to their Fifa 18 Ratings is a great watch for anyone interested in FIFA, Ultimate Team or football at all. Check it out now.

What is the best formation for a football team?

The football season is in full swing. Managers are starting to understand their best teams after the end if the transfer window and the shape of the season to come is upon us. The two Manchester clubs have carried the best form into the international break and sit neck and neck at the top of the league. Pep Guardiola has gone for the style that brought him unheralded success at Barcelona while Jose Mourinho across the city is straying a little from the defensive formula that has followed him throughout his career.

The formations that these two coaches have chosen is the most interesting aspect of the season so far. The signing of Nemanja Matic was the sign that Mourinho was going to cover his defence with a defensive midfielder or two. Pep spent a lot of his summer budget on fullbacks, to go back to the formation that he worked so well at Barcelona – also with a central defensive midfielder ahead of the back four.

There are so many different ways of setting out your team and the ideas of the big managers differ wildly – and not just in the Premier League. Think about how these guys set up their team –

• Antonio Conte
• Zinedine Zidane
• Jurgen Klopp
• Diego Simeone

It looks like both of these managers have a similar formation of 4-2-3-1 and this is the success of the season so far. The Chelsea surge in the league last season was built on three centre backs, wings backs and Ngolo Kante covering. Other teams followed suit. This season four-at-the-back is back in vogue.

The football fan and formations

Social442 is the perfect website to test out the formations you would use for your club and all the big teams in the leagues. Whether you agree or disagree with Pep and Jose, you can try out the different formation with the Social442 Football Formation Creator and have hours of fun in the process.

Think that you can do better than the top two? Give it a go. Have some ideas to help our crystal Palace at the bottom of the league? Well, I’m sure Roy Hodgson will appreciate your help.

But Social442 is about far more than the Formation Creator. You can keep up with all the latest news in the beautiful game. Don’t miss a beat with Social442.

Check it all out at https://www.social442.com/football-news

The best 2 ways to stream live football this season?

It’s back again! The football season is upon us after the summer break and the question on everyone’s lips is -

“What are the best 2 ways to stream live football this season?”

With so much competition to watch the best matches, some people get confused with the best way to see all the action, no matter where you are in the world. Well, In Off The Post are here to make things simple for you. Rather than trawl through the internet for so long that you miss the entire first half, you should choose one of these two options –

1.       Watch the whole match on Social 442. It covers all the leagues you care about and gives notifications so you know which streams work best. No more clicking on scores of websites to find a suitable stream. Find it instantly with Social 442.

2.       If you can’t commit to the full 90 minutes, then how about watching the goals as they happen? This means you see them live and never miss a thing. The app gives you the chance to get all the latest live scores and the option to click through to the live goals.

Never miss any of the action

The football season is just getting started. You want to see all the action of your favourite team. Now you know the best 2 ways to stream live football this season you are one step ahead of the game. Never miss a minute of the action that is important to you –

·         Watch all the important matches

·         Get the best stream to follow your club

·         See all the goals as they happen

·         Share with your friends

This is the UK’s largest interactive social football network where you can have banter with other fans, drown your sorrows after a loss together and celebrate those wins. The big leagues are back so don’t miss a thing with Social 442.

There’s more to the action

And as if that wasn’t enough, the guys at Social 442 bring you the Football Formation Creator where you suggest your preferred starting line-up for the upcoming round of matches. You get to sit in the hot seat for a while and decide if the formation and players are right for the next game. Think about how you would manage the biggest clubs in the world.

Who is better – Barcelona or Real Madrid? Now we have a website that adds stats to the conversation

The debate has raged for decades. Everybody who loves the game of football has something to say on the matter. But in a game of opinions, what are the stats to back up the argument?

Who is best? Is it Barcelona or is it Real Madrid? What do you think?

Well the debate can go to another level now there is a website that compares the records of the two clubs on all levels. It is time to take a look at http://barcelonavsrealmadrid.com/

Messi v Ronaldo

The fact that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are lining up for these two teams at the moment only makes the debate more intense. There are fans of Messi and fans of Ronaldo and each will tell you that they are the better player. But one player does not make a team. This website gives you access to all the important information about areas such as –

•          How many trophies they have won
•          All-time leading goalscorers
•          The record in El Clasico

Barcelona v Real Madrid is the world game. It is watched by people from every corner of the planet. As the next match approaches the excitement and tension start to rise. It is talked about in the bars, restaurants and schools of the globe. The beautiful game has its feature match – it is Real Madrid against Barcelona - no matter what the competition.

A depth of facts

Many fan sites claim to give you the lowdown on their chosen subject but fall short. http://barcelonavsrealmadrid.com/ has such a depth of information that you can have fun on the site for hours on end. Want to know the results of the El Clasico matches in the 1960’s? Well the website can show you the dates, the results and the scorers. It truly is a paradise for anyone even remotely interested in soccer.

If you are looking for news, statistics or information about FC Barcelona or Real Madrid then this site id your first port of call. The news page provides a feed of all the relevant news items on both clubs so you can stay on top of all the latest developments that affect your favourite team.

There is only one way to end the debate and that is to study the facts. Barcelona v Real Madrid allows you to look at all the details and make your own mind up. Check it out and then cast your vote at the bottom of the home page.

The classics never go out of style – like Stylo Matchmakers

Football boot have changed beyond recognition over the last ten years or so. The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have become boot-selling machines for the biggest brands. But the classics never look anything other than timeless. Stylo Matchmakers were boots that stood out back in the day…

And they are coming back.

These were the boots that were worn by the stars of football in the 1970’s and 1980’s such as George Best, Kevin Keegan and Trevor Francis. And to add to the excitement there are new starts of the game from the USA and the UK that are lined up to wear the new, improved Stylo boots that are set to be launched in March 2017 – brought exclusively to you by Amazon Premium.

But boot technology has moved forward a lot since the 1980’s and the new Stylo Matchmakers Heritage Seventeen boots will keep you on top of your game. They feature-

• A microfiber upper that feels soft and is lightweight
• “killer touch” texture vents to finish off your moves
• Breathable insoles with shock absorbers for comfort

I for one am very excited to see the return of these reborn boots that look amazing and are bound to play right too. Keep your eyes trained on the Amazon Premium site for the launch in the new year.

Fusion Group Agency looks after footballers – and wants to connect with you

Young footballers need to be nurtured. If they are going to go on to become the best talent in the world, or even if they want to enjoy the beautiful game then they need someone who knows what they are doing to look after them. The Fusion Group Agency looks after promising footballers and coaches both on and off the pitch. It was founded by former footballers that have a true passion for the game. This passion shines through in everything they do. The future of football agencies is safe in the hands of people like the Fusion Group. They really do cover all angles of a career in football. They understand what is important.

As they are experienced in the pressures that a young football player faces then the Fusion Group Agency is in a unique position to help out players that want to make it further in the game. They have the best interests of the players at heart, whether they are young players or pros. A football player or coach is in a vulnerable position. Their career can be ended by a bad tackle, a run or poor form and they can be exploited by unscrupulous agents or managers. This is where Fusion Group Agency is different. They have an array of experts on hand to help a player with all aspects of their life – not just on the pitch.

The transfer window is a critical time in the life of a footballer and Fusion Group Agency listen to their players concerns. This allows them to understand what the player is thinking and advise a best course of action. Helping young players to understand their choices and make an informed decision is an important part of being an ethical agent. Player welfare is at the top of the priorities of the Fusion Group Agency and they exist to assist a player or coach in growing as a human being rather than being viewed as a money-making machine. They have contacts in the top European Leagues to get their players access to the best opportunities.

The services they provide include-

•          CAREER MANAGEMENT
•          TRANSFER NEGOTIATION
•          CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
•          FINANCIAL PLANNING
•          SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
•          PUBLIC RELATIONS
•          WELFARE ADVICE

Fusion Group Agency wants to connect with you. If you are interested in the game of football either as a player, coach or fan then connect with them today. They have bases in Barcelona, Bucharest, Dubai and Brazil. You can find them on social media too-

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusiongroupagency/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fusiongroupagency/

Has the age of the football mercenary reached its peak?

My club will suffer in January. I am a Sunderland fan so I am used ti the suffering but it feels now like it is getting out of hand. It feels to me like the age of the football mercenary is reaching its peak.I know that for a long time the players have seen the game as a way of making huge sums of money while they still can. Their career is short and the rewards for moving clubs always seem bigger then the rewards for staying put. Add agents into the mix that like to make a deal then you have a mix that puts players in total power over clubs and fans sit at the lowest level of the pecking order. You see in football, showing loyalty means you can be exploited. The club knows that you are not suddenly going to up sticks and support the next closest team. Loyalty means that you will show up week after week, but the merchandise and out up with whatever is thrown at you.

This January transfer window will show that the club have little power against players,and it is the fans that suffer. This is highlighted by two players. The dealings of Yann M'Vila and Lamine Kone show that football has reached a new level of player power. It shows that the mercenaries are in control.

Yann M'Vila
Yann is quite simply the best midfielder Sunderland have had on their books for a very long time. He was absolute quality at the end of last season and had signed a pre-contract agreement with us to begin on the 1st January 2017.

Something happened on deadline day at the end of the Summer 2016 transfer window as Yann M'Vila arrived in England only to post a cryptic social media message that Sunderland had broken his heart. This is a man with a track record for playing clubs off against each other for his own gain.

It has been announced this week that he is now going to join Sunderland in January, The club stated that they only want players that really wanted to play for the club. Our best midfielder in many years was staying in Russia, with a club that he had fallen out with completely only a matter of months ago.

This is the type of mercenary behaviour that gives footballers a bad name. I understand where the club is coming from and if he isn't committed to the cause then he won't be an asset. He looked highly motivated when playing for Sam Allardyce in the second half of last season and if he wasn't going to be that motivated again then maybe he wouldn't have been the same player. It is the player that concerns me.

Lamine Kone
Another player that really concerns me is Kone. He was a revelation towards the end of last season as he defended brilliantly and scored goals as we stayed up. Obviously his transfer stock rose and he was in demand. But the club is looking upwards and want to keep their best players. He had only signed in January 2016 and really owed us at least one full season.

Kone did not see it that way. He wanted a transfer to Everton and it looked as though he was going to force this earlier in the year. he missed training, suggested he might refuse to play and fell out with the club completely.

In the end the deal was not done. The performances of Kone this season have not lived up to the promise he showed last and there is a very strong possibility that he will get his move to Everton in the January window. Another mercenary and his agent work the system their way until he gets the deal he wants. he has shown no loyalty to the club at all. We signed him from the relative obscurity of Ligue 1 and he wants more.

Sunderland
What do the club do? I think that we need a strategy as a club ti determine the way we are going to deal with players. For all the flaws of Steve Brice, he went to the big clubs and brought in their up and coming players on loan. We helped the career of Danny Wellbeck, Danny Rose and others with this way of working.

Southampton look from the outside like they tell their players once they have given two years service then they will not stand in their way of an offer from a big club.They have made huge profits on the likes of Lallana, Clyne and Wanyama while getting at least two quality seasons out of them.

Sunderland don't seem to have a strategy for attracting the best players, or for retaining those players if another offer comes along. I understand from players point of view that they don't want to stay with a club fighting relegation to the last few games of the season year after year. We need to grow and the way to do this is to have a strategy. Ellis Short seems to be content with just avoiding relegation every year. His players are not and neither are the fans.

The smart way to build an epic team on FIFA

We all love to play FIFA Ultimate team, don’t we? But for me the most frustrating part of the game is coming up against an online player that has a team filled with superstars. They have Messi, Ronaldo, a host of in-from players and you end up getting smashed.

How do they do it?

•          They could be really lucky when opening packs
•          They could spend hundreds on opening packs and getting the right players
•          They could play 24/7 to gain enough match coins to buy all the players they want

But in reality all of these scenarios are unlikely.

The top players on FUT get their coins the easy way – with FUTMillionaire you can buy and sell players for profit and build the most amazing team without having to spend big or play games night and day. It allows you to find the best trades and turn these into a profit to buy all the players you want.

But isn’t trading something that takes up a lot of time? I’d rather be enjoying the game.

That is the beauty of FUTMillionaire is that it is automated. You just simple set the players and the prices and our system uses cutting edge technology to trade these for you whether you are in front of the screen or not. Just open up the game on Xbox or Playstation to find that FUTMillionaire has done all the hard work for you and deposited the coins in your account.

Build the best Ultimate Team so you are the envy of all your friends. Get over to FUTMillionaire now so that you can start building your dream team.

A great new product that makes soccer training more challenging – and more fun

Soccer is a great way to get people off the sofa and out in to the streets. With obesity becoming a huge problem for society, the power of soccer is huge to engage the young people of the world and get them away from their games consoles.

Soccer is more fun the more challenge there is and a superb new product is being launched on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform to get kids and adults playing the beautiful game.

The product is called GoalMasterPro 2 and is being brought to life by the daughters of the inventor. It works because it can be used by players at any level-

•          Kids can use it to step up their skills
•          It can be used by a solo player to bring excitement to practice
•          Teams can use these to add a new level of challenge to a match
•          Adults can use it to hone their skills and be ready for match day

The crowdfunding campaign is designed to get this great idea off the ground and into production. There are not many innovative ideas when it comes to soccer but the GoalMasterPro 2 really ups the action. In addition to helping get a great idea off the ground you can choose from a range of different perks for being a backer, depending on the amount you pledge.

I love bringing new ideas and product to you via my blog and the GoalMasterPro 2 is something that can help kids get off the sofa and out on to the streets and parks of the world to enjoy the game of soccer that has delighted billions of people for over a hundred years.

Get over to the Indiegogo page to find out more and look for the pink button to make your contribution.

There are some great soccer gifts out there as Christmas approaches

On my blog I love to feature great products for the soccer fan. I show you the products that you just can’t find anywhere else. With the holiday season coming up I know that many of you are looking for the perfect Christmas present for the soccer fan in your life.

Dawes Art Sports Gear has a range of fantastic products that would suit the soccer fan in your life right down to the ground. They are available for men, women and youths in a range of sizes and nations. The products are all from hand-drawn designs that bring the passion and excitement of soccer to life.

Show your support for your favorite national team with a fantastic choice of options. You can get the-

•          Soccer Jersey
•          Performance Soccer Shirt
•          Long Sleeve Training Top
•          T-Shirt
•          Short Sleeve Training Top
•          Drawstring Backpack

Plus there are other gifts available too!

You will be the envy of all your friends as you show off your colors with these striking designs. They look great and they are all made with the highest quality materials. Each item of clothing is designed and drawn by Todd Dawes who brings the characteristics of the national soccer teams to life. Todd Dawes is a self taught artist that captures the passion of sports. He has developed the mascots of each national emblem and turned them into stunning visuals that embody the passion of each nation when it comes to soccer.

The shirts are high impact and will be sure to get you noticed. They stand out from the crowd and show that you are true soccer fan that wears their pride on their sleeve - or actually their chest with these designs.  These are shirts and tops that you will want to wear every day. And with the special offer of Buy a Jersey and Receive a Free Training Shirt that is running at the moment you can do just that!

Even better, why not get a value pack for the soccer fan in your life? This contains all the items any soccer fan will need to let the world know their national team. The value pack includes the following items-

•          A jersey
•          A backpack
•          A decal pack

All of this arrives in a beautifully designed gift box so it the perfect present for Christmas. It is going to light up the face of the soccer fan large or small.  Get to the website now and check out the designs that will suit you best.

You can let all your friends know that you are right behind your national team. There are a huge range of national teams covered so you can show your support whether you are a fan of-

•          Lionel Messi and Argentina
•          Neymar and Brazil
•          Paul Pogba and France
•          Thomas Muller and Germany
•          Gianluigi Buffon and Italy
•          Arjen Robben and Netherlands
•          Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
•          Andres Iniesta and Spain
•          Clint Dempsey and the USA

The choice is amazing. You will always find what you want to give your favorite player and team all the support they need to bring home the World Cup! The soccer fan in your life will love being able to show support for their top players.

In by blog I like to bring you the side of soccer that you just don’t see anywhere else. The shirts and tops at Dawes Art Sports Gear are something truly special. You won’t find these items anywhere else and you will love the way they look and feel.

“Make You Wanna Holla, Throw Up Both My Hands" is the latest in fashion for the soccer fan

On my blog I love to bring you the latest trends and fashions that any soccer fan will want to be a part of. There are so many exciting things happening now that individuals and small companies are able to develop their own products. Today I bring to you a great product that will be perfect for the soccer fan – or anyone else for that matter!

Being a fan of soccer, a fan of sports or a fan of life is all about expressing yourself. You want to stand out from the crowd and let them know how you are feeling. Bering in a crowd of thousands to see your favorite sports team and cheering them to the rafters is one way of letting people know this.

An amazing design from the “Make You Wanna Holla, Throw Up Both My Hands" collection is another.

These are premium T-Shirts that look and feel great. They are available in all sizes from Small to 5XL. They are made from 100% cotton and are heavyweight tees so you know that you are wearing quality. And the quality continues in the manufacture-

•          Fairly produced – this has been certified and audited three times
•          The seams and the shoulder, collar, sleeve and waist have been double stitched to last
•          The printing has been optimized so it looks great and stays looking great
•          The tees have been imported to the USA and then processed and printed

There is a range of T-Shirts to choose from for men, women and children so you will be able to get just what you want at the store.  Check it out today and see the designs that you can be wearing soon. 

There is a range of colors to choose from so go take a look and decide which one will suit you best. Can’t decide? Well why not get a few?

With Christmas just around the corner I know that you will be looking for some unique and special gifts for the people in your life. Something from the “Make You Wanna Holla, Throw Up Both My Hands" collection is a great choice.

I love to share with you the trends and fashions that are on their way up on my blog. Here is another that will keep you at the forefront of fashion.

Soccer 360 magazine gives you the best of world soccer every month

In my blog I love to bring you the best of football. I look at the game from all angles but there is only so much I can write about. This week I bring you a magazine that gets all of world football into one place every month.

Calling all soccer fans!

Soccer 360 magazine has the best coverage of word football brought together in a printed magazine. It covers all angles of world soccer so you can keep up to date with the latest developments in the game of football.

It features-

•          Profiles of all the top players
•          The best pictorials to bring the game to life
•          All the interviews that matter with the biggest names in the game
•          Schedules of all the major leagues so you can keep track on your favourite teams
•          News from off the pitch for the football fanatic
•          Analysis of the tactics that win games, cups and leagues
•          Commentary on what is happening in the game
•          Previews of the big matches that matter
•          All the facts and figures of the beautiful game
•          Stats so you can really see what is going on

It features  all of the top competitions all in one title so you never need miss out on your fix of La Liga, EPL, Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS or other leagues. It also has all the coverage you will need of the biggest tournaments in global football from international to club competitions. You know where to look when you want the lowdown on world soccer – Soccer 360 magazine.

As a fan you want to know what is happening in the game and Soccer 360 magazine allows you to do just that. It is an established magazine with over 66 issues published and it gets better every month. The quality of the articles and photography takes the game to the next level.

It is printed in an extra large size of 13.5" x 9." with over 100 pages and photos of the best players, profiles, stats, interviews and more.  You know that Soccer 360 magazine will give you the news and articles that you crave when you follow the world’s most popular game.

It ships worldwide so get hold of it today. You can subscribe or get hold of past copies too so you can see what you have been missing!

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FireFan is just about to make sports even more exciting

On my blog I love to feature ways to make the game of soccer and sports in general even more exciting. Regular readers will have seen my features on sports betting and fantasy football. But something new is arriving soon.

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What the Manchester derby told us about the state of the game in Manchester

It was derby time in Manchester last night. I have spent the week in the city looking at the state of the game here and how the future looks for the two clubs. It could be looked at as a game in the middle of a crisis in the footballing city.Going into the game there has been much criticism-

• Manchester United lost 4-0 to Chelsea on Sunday after a poor showing at Liverpool the week before
• Jose Mourinho has spoken about his unhappiness living in the city
• Pep Guardiola's City went into the match on a streak of 5 games without a win
• The old guard of Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero seem to be out of favour

But in and around the city of Manchester you couldn't sense any panic or even much frustration towards the clubs or the players.These are generally proper football fans that love their club, are happy with the success that they have had but don't feel as though they are entitled to it. Contrast that to the glory-hunting Manchester United fan from other parts of the country and the globe. The fact that the United fans were still out-singing the Chelsea home support while being 4-0 down in Sunday shows that these are people who know their football and love their club.

Near the Old Trafford stadium I spoke to Mike, a United fan that sees a future that doesn't look as rosy as the recent past but will still support the club all the same.

"I can see us going down the same route as Liverpool did after their domination. Football goes in cycles and they have not really been near to winning the title again in over 25 years. I'd like to see them up there challenging for titles with us, but losing out to us every time! We have a future where we could go down the same road. I see Mourinho as a manager that could go one way or another. He could stay for 15 years and we could go on a run of winning trophies every year again or he could end up braking the club. It is a bit of a crossroads," said Mike.

The game does move on and it would be difficult to reliably predict what the future holds for the club. The longer they are out of the Champions League then the more they have to spend in wages to attract the big starts and the less likely it is that they will get another Cristiano Ronaldo or even another David De Gea.Mourinho is a gamble that the Glazers thought they just had to make after the failures of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. Where the club goes from here is in his hands.

On the other side of the divide is the light blue half of Manchester. The game last night ended in defeat so Pep Guardiola is facing probably his worst managerial crisis - six games without a win. After the amazing start to the season not many would have predicted this but it is happening. In the club shop on Market Street they are selling those detested half-and-half scarves and training tops with the Champions League logo alongside merchandise from their sister clubs in New York, Yokohama and Melbourne. This is big business.

But without the players to enact his tactical game, and in possible the wrong league and conditions to do it, Pep is fining managerial life tough for probably the first time. It is not a full-blown crisis and it won't cost him his job but clearly there is work to do.

I spoke to Peter who lives and works in the city. He didn't buy into the Guardiola project but backs the club to get it right, "It will take time. He can't turn all of these Premier League players into La Liga players overnight. It looks like tactically he knows what he wants but the players aren't quite there yet. Maybe in a few months we will look back on this as part of the transition. I certainly hope so."

That was before the match. That was before the defeat in the derby. Although it was 'only' the EFL Cup and there were run outs for some players that were not in the usual first team it will still hurt. Manchester City's owners have bankrolled the club to deliver success and this current run of form and a tame loss to their neighbours isn't part of the blueprint.

What happens next really is down to Pep.