Video: Keeper Hugo Lloris shows off his heading ’skills’

Rob Parker | February 26, 2010

Lyon goalie rules out future careers as striker or seal

We don’t know if it is possible to have bad eye-to-head coordination since your eyes are already there, but if it is then Lyon keeper Hugo Lloris definitely has it. He make a complete hash of his attempts to head the ball in last weekend’s match [...]

Proof that all Thierry Henry’s Arsenal training paid off for France

Rob Parker | January 12, 2010

Arsene Wenger reveals his handball drills

Republic of Ireland fans can allow themselves a wry smile after Arsene Wenger revealed that he trains his players to handle the ball. The Arsenal boss was speaking after Saturday’s match against Everton when midfielder Denilson did his best dying swan impression while in possession.
The Toffees’ Tim Cahill sportingly kicked [...]

Gillette does its best to disassociate itself from Thierry Henry’s handball

Rob Parker | November 30, 2009

The Hand of Frog gets Photoshopped out

Shaving brand Gillette has tweaked its advert to avoid any suggestion that they helped Thierry Henry towards his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. In the advert, Henry was featured honing his ball control with the offending hand.

Patrice Evra offers Republic of Ireland a replay… on his PlayStation

Rob Parker | November 24, 2009

The rematch is on - just not in the real world

France full-back Patrice Evra has offered the Republic of Ireland a virtual olive branch over the Thierry Henry handball incident. He wants to replay the match on his PlayStation.
Evra said: “Who made the mistake? The referee. When I think that certain politicians want to replay [...]

Video: Republic of Ireland robbed of World Cup place by Thierry Henry

Rob Parker | November 19, 2009

Offside and handball, but the goal stands

If I was Irish I would be waking up this morning a very bitter man. The Republic of Ireland had a place at next year’s World Cup snatched away from them by this horrendous piece of refereeing. Despite the fact that two players were offside, at least one very [...]

Republic of Ireland and France in diplomatic spat

Rob Parker | November 12, 2009

Nicolas Sarkozy gets the best view in the house at Croke Park

See the entire spoof correspondence here.

Patrice Evra develops fear of the colour green ahead of Republic of Ireland clash

Rob Parker | November 11, 2009

Man Utd full-back quits drinking Sprite to avoid its green label

Patrice Evra has revealed he is sick of the colour green as he prepares for France’s World Cup play-off clashes with the Republic of Ireland. The left back suspects his team-mates have adapted their wardrobes to keep him under pressure. And he has stopped drinking [...]