Right now 28-year-old midfielder Chris James is starring for Tampere United in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. So far this season, James has notched five goals in 14 appearances. The former Fulham player actually played in over 30 matches for the various English youth squads, but decided to play his senior international soccer for the country of his birth with the New Zealand All Whites. Click to continue reading...

Manchester City striker Valeri Bojinov has been cursed with yet another horrific injury that will rule him out for the next six months. The Bulgarian international has only just recovered from damaging his knee ligaments 12 months ago and he was set to start the first match on the Premiership's opening round of matches. Click to continue reading...

Following the squad announcement of the England national team for their friendly encounter with Czech Republic, the stunning re-emergence of Emile Heskey into the international setup is a decision which has to be looked at with considerable surprise. The Wigan striker has a worthy 45 caps to his name and it is clear that Capello is one of Heskey's leading supporters, but is it not time to give others a chance rather than reverting back to old tactics? Click to continue reading...

The British Premier League soccer club Blackburn Rovers FC revealed their new logo last Saturday, August 2, 2008. Image courtesy of Newscom. Technorati Tags: blackburn rovers fc,british premier league,blackburn rovers fc logo Share This Click to continue reading...

By Alan
Soccer City FC

The seasons of the major European leagues only finished a matter of a month ago but the fixtures for the 2008/2009 Premiership and Scottish Premier League campaigns have already been released. It is one of the most important dates on the calendar as fans eagerly find out who awaits them on the opening day and allows them to start planning for the new season. Click to continue reading...

Soccer City FC polled contributors, readers, and forum members to gather as much information as possible in naming the Premiership Best XI of 2007-2008. The list is made up of players from outside of the Big 4 Clubs. The 4-4-2 format is used for the Best XI squad.

Goalkeeper: David James (Portsmouth)
James reinvented himself this year. Click to continue reading...

It now appears that Manchester City will bring in Mark Hughes for the 2008-2009 Premiership campaign.

City have landed Hughes and his back room staff. Reports claim that 5 million pounds in compensation was reached between the two clubs.

At Blackburn's official site a recent statement reads, "Blackburn Rovers can confirm they have reached an agreement with Manchester City on compensation terms for Mark Hughes. Click to continue reading...

Soccer City FC will soon be releasing a list of the Best XI of the Year comprised of players from outside of the Big 4 clubs.

Feel free to post comments and suggestions on who deserves to make the squad.

I have a feeling we may see Ashley Young on this list...

David James? Click to continue reading...

English Premier League member Blackburn Rovers F.C. announced their first friendly for their upcoming 2008 summer preseason tour. The club will travel to the Molineux Stadium to take on Coca-Cola Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. on August 2nd at 3:00 P.M.

Players of note for the Wanderers include:

* Sylvan Ebanks-Blake: 22 year-old English forward who scored 12 goals in 20 league appearances. Click to continue reading...