2000s Football
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NostalgiaHull giving up a corner to avoid a Delap throw is the best PL moment
This was the peak of the Prem's banter era.
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NostalgiaRoberto Mancini wasn’t at Leicester long, but he left an indelible mark
Remembering the Italian's five-game Foxes career.
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NostalgiaThe day Jamie Carragher almost turned into a Scouse Tony Montana
The kind of revenge to make any gangster blush.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of the night Real fans stood to applaud Ronaldinho
The night even the Bernabeu applauded Ronaldinho.
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NostalgiaRevisiting The Guardian’s ’20 future England stars’ list from 2008
An excellent mix of fortunes.
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In DepthIcelandic striker explains what it was like at Stoke in their crazy Viking era
This was a crazy period in Stoke City's history.
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NostalgiaAn ode to Jens Lehmann: The maddest of the maverick keepers
Was Jens Lehmann the last true maverick keeper?
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NostalgiaAn ode to the great Villarreal of the 2000s: Riquelme, Rossi & heartbreak
Manuel Pellegrini built more than one iconic side.
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NostalgiaAn ode to Robert Pires, the final hint of class that made Arsenal Invincible
A tribute to one of the Premier League's greatest.
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In DepthJiri Jarosik on Jose’s funny videos, dining on boxes and JT’s jeans
Jiri Jarosik has some great stories about Chelsea.
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NostalgiaWhere are they now? Tottenham’s first starting XI of the Redknapp era
This was a very different era for Spurs.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Mike Riley’s display in Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal, 2004
Arsenal fans will never forgive Mike Riley for it.
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NostalgiaMatt Jansen: The man who turned down Fergie & the agony of ‘what if?’
We shouldn't forget just how good Jansen was.
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In DepthSeth Johnson: I wasn’t even there for Leeds contract negotiations
The Seth Johnson story you've heard isn't true...
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Quick ReadsRemembering seven times Kaka was one of the world’s best footballers
We really miss Kaka.
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In DepthStelios Giannakopoulos: ‘I want to win the Premier League as a coach’
Stelios recalls great times for Bolton and Greece.
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In DepthGeorge Burley: Too many signings after making Europe cost Ipswich
Remember when Ipswich Town finished fifth?
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In DepthMichael Ball: Man City targeted Rio Ferdinand to win derby in 2008
Remembering an up and down season for Man City.
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NostalgiaAn ode to peak Andriy Shevchenko at Milan and his 2001 stunner v Juve
Remembering one of Sheva's finest moments.
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NostalgiaIconic debuts: Wayne Rooney’s hat-trick against Fenerbahce, 2004
What a way for a player to start.
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NostalgiaA celebration of Paolo Di Canio and his *second* best West Ham goal
Paolo Di Canio was a bit mad. Mad but brilliant.
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NostalgiaGreat Goals Revisited: Harry Kewell for Leeds v Arsenal, 2003
A great goal from a great player in a great kit.
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NostalgiaRemembering Henrik Larsson’s brief loan spell at Manchester United
He only made 13 appearances for United.
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QuizzesCan you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2006-07?
Featuring Blackburn, Charlton and Portsmouth men.
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NostalgiaA tribute to Eidur Gudjohnsen, football’s equivalent to Forrest Gump
Eidur Gudjohnsen squeezed in a lot in his career.
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NostalgiaIconic debuts: Ronaldo’s brace as a substitute for Real Madrid v Alaves
Ronaldo wasted no time at all at Real Madrid.
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NostalgiaMichael Owen: A beacon of hope at Newcastle not seen since
The last signing to truly excite Newcastle fans?
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NostalgiaRemembering Svetoslav Todorov and Harry Redknapp’s thrilling Pompey
He only had one great season, but what a season.