Own goal-tastic

Europe’s biggest clubs have been roundly criticised by their own supporters today over plans to expand the Champions League.

Football reform was once again up for debate in Parliament as a whole host of football figures appeared in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee – including Kevin Miles, Chief Executive of the Football Supporters’ Association.

This week’s #ICYMI comes courtesy of the League of Ireland First Division clash between Longford Town and Galway United, as defender Michael McDonnell gifts the visitors the perfect start just 11 minutes in. His blushes would be ultimately spared, however, as the home side ran out 2-1 winners in the end. My my my, what a Galway goal.

Amahl Pellegrino isn’t a name that will be familiar to many FSA members, having spent most of his career bobbing about between the Norwegian first and second division. He was the league’s top scorer last season but he’s not just a tap-in merchant. What a pearler this is. One of the most aesthetically pleasing goals you’ll see all season…