Gav | Les Rosbifs

Brian Deane enjoyed a spell with Portuguese giants Benfica in 1998. Here, he explains to Egan Richardson why more English footballers today should be mirroring his steps and moving abroad.

Nikon ‘El Maestro’ Jevtic – Prodigious Anglo-Serbian talent looking for a break

Posted by Gav on Jan 10, 2012 in Austria, Best, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Spain | 0 comments

Nikon 'El Maestro' Jevtic: not a name you may know, but he was (and is) an incredibly skilful youngster. And he has an English passport. Where is he now? James Drobka reveals all.

RUMOUR: Scott Sutter – from Switzerland to Rangers or Wolverhampton Wanderers?

Posted by Gav on Jan 9, 2012 in Best, Rumours, Switzerland | 0 comments

Anglo-Swiss full-back Scott Sutter could be on his way back to the UK if the press here are to be believed. However, the Swiss hacks are saying all the rumours are coming from here, not there.

What lies ahead for Steve McClaren at FC Twente?

Posted by Gav on Jan 9, 2012 in Best, Latest, Manager, Netherlands | 1 comment

Steve McClaren returned to FC Twente last week, as we exclusively broke on Les Rosbifs last Monday. Majid Mohamed explains what the former England manager can expect in his second spell at the Dutch club.

Dominic Dwyer leads the Englishmen in the MLS Player Combine

Posted by Gav on Jan 8, 2012 in Best, MLS, USA | 2 comments

The MLS Player Combine sees three Englishmen vying for professional contracts, including former Manchester City and Bristol City youth players.

RUMOUR: Why Frank Lampard (Chelsea) will NOT be joining Los Angeles Galaxy

Posted by Gav on Jan 7, 2012 in Best, MLS, USA | 2 comments

Frank Lampard is unlikely to form a "Golden Generation Geriatrics Bratpack" in Hollywood with David Beckham, as Jason Carr explains.

Why David Beckham is returning to Los Angeles Galaxy

Posted by Gav on Jan 7, 2012 in Best, MLS, USA | 2 comments

Our man in America, Jason Carr, looks at the reasons behind the imminent return of David Beckham to the MLS and Los Angeles Galaxy.

Paul Clement (former Chelsea, Blackburn Rovers) becomes Paris Saint-Germain assistant

Posted by Gav on Jan 6, 2012 in Best, Coach, France, Latest | 0 comments

Paul Clement topped a positive week for English coaches abroad today when he was made assistant manager to Carlo Ancelotti with Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain.

Sam Tillen Blog (Fram; former Chelsea & Brentford): A side of football you never see

Posted by Gav on Jan 6, 2012 in Best, Iceland, Player blogs, Sam Tillen Blog | 7 comments

Sam Tillen returns to Les Rosbifs with his blog. His first entry of 2012 lifts the lid on the difficulties faced by footballers to conform with the rest of the 'group'. It makes for fascinating - if difficult - reading.

Scott Carson/Mediterranean UPDATE: Wins for former Leeds United and Northampton Town men

Posted by Gav on Jan 4, 2012 in Best, Greece, Mediteranean, Turkey | 0 comments

Wins for Scott Carson and former Northampton Town midfielder Abdul Osman in the midweek fixture rounds in Turkey and Greece.

Steve McClaren: Former Nottingham Forest manager set for return to FC Twente?

Posted by Gav on Jan 2, 2012 in Best, Latest, Manager, Netherlands | 4 comments

Rumours of a return to management for Steve McClaren are gathering pace in the Dutch press, with some sources stating he could even be in a job by the end of this week.