The Subs Bench Daily Blog and Weekly Podcast

Much has been made of Arsenal’s less than impressive start to the season. Despite a busy deadline day, Arsenal’s fortunes have failed to turn around. I asked passionate Gooner Steven Thomas his thoughts on his beloved club. What do you think of the season so far? Without doubt this has been a horrifying start for [...]

It is being reported (in the Daily Mirror) that Blackburn Rovers owners The Venky’s Group are to meet with a select group on Blackburn fans to discuss where they have gone wrong. I am tempted to start with the fact they are asking the clubs’ fans for advice, but at least the fans know something [...]

Matt and Pompey are excited for this weeks podcast as is it possible the biggest in The Subs Bench’s history! There is the usual review of the weekend’s action as Manchester United and Barcelona continue to look the class of Europe, but there is oh so much more. Canadians abroad this week features an exclusive interview [...]

Britain Junior Hoilett played 90 minutes for Blackburn in their 4-3 home win over Arsenal in the Premier League David Edgar played 90 minutes for Burnley in their 2-1 away loss to Peterborough in The Championship Marcus Haber was an 89th minute substitute in St Johnstone’s 3-0 away win over Motherwell in the Scottish Premier [...]

A sign from God or just coincidence.? Certainly Wolverhampton fans will be hoping for the former as the club logo appeared in the skies over Telford, a mere 29 kilometres from Molineux. I have to admit it is a close likeness, and given the proximity to the stadium it does make you wonder!

Watching Real Madrid versus Dinamo Zagreb I was able to see one of the most satisfying sights for most football fans, a player shown a red card for diving. Madrid’s left back Marcelo was shown a second yellow for a pathetic dive in the penalty area, only moments after being cautioned for sliding through the [...]

Artem Gomelko had a moment he would rather forget during this past weekend in the Belarus league match between Dnepr Mogilev and Torpedo. To make it worse (if that is possible), his Torpedo team only managed a 1-1 draw with the team bottom of the league!

Twitter has been the source of a lot of publicity over recent months for players criticizing clubs, referees and chairmen. This has very publicly been met with investigations, followed by charges and other disciplinary actions for those responsible; none more so than Joey Barton leaving Newcastle United on a free transfer to Queens Park Rangers. [...]

Britain Junior Hoilett was stretchered off in the 90th minute in Blackburn’s 1-1 away draw to Fulham in the Premier League Simeon Jackson was an unused substitute for Norwich in their 1-0 home loss to West Brom in the Premier League David Edgar played 90 minutes for Burnley in their 2-0 home loss to Middlesbrough [...]

Matt and Pompey Canuck are back to review another week of football action. All the major games from around England, Italy and Spain are discussed, along with a look back at Canada’s 3-0 win vs Puerto Rico. There is as ever our weekly CSL round up and much more. Enjoy! Here is the link to [...]