We have all heard of groin strains and pulled hamstrings but what about those injuries that encompass the bizarre, the unlucky and the down right daft? Here are my top five strange injuries that have rendered footballers out of action:

5. The Wooden Sign
Back in 2006 Everton’s Richard Wright was warming up at Stamford Bridge ahead of an FA Cup 4th Round replay against Chelsea. Yet out of stupidity or stubbornness Wright ignored a wooden sign in the goal mouth that said ‘Do not warm-up here’. The result? In diving for the ball Wright landed on the sign, twisting his ankle. That will teach him. Wright has a bit of previous when it comes to bizarre injuries, he dislocated his shoulder in 2003 when he fell out of his loft. He missed much of the following season and lost his first-team place to Nigel Martyn.

4. Salad Cream
Another goalkeeper (perhaps not the brightest bunch) Dave Beasant in 1993  needed treatment for a foot injury when he dropped a jar of salad cream and  stuck his foot out to break the fall. A similar thing happened in 2002 when Spain ‘keeper Santiago Canizares missed the 2002 World Cup Finals when he dropped a bottle of aftershave on his foot, severing a tendon. (more…)

The following is a guest post is by Tom Mallows of BetFair.com

So the season is over and now is the time to look back on what has been a frantic, exciting and sometimes amusing nine months of football. Here are my top five moments of the season that brought a smile to my face.

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The following is a guest post is by Tom Mallows from BetFair.com

The 2008/09 has certainly been the year of the rant. Whether it is the intense pressure of the modern game or the glare of the media spotlight that has tipped people over the edge I don’t know – but it has provided immense entertainment for the fans.
Here are my top five whingers of the season: (more…)

Now its my turn to pick my top ten wags after Kylos’ attempt.

I’ve added some more pics so its not the same as his.  Here goes…

10. Gemma Atkinson – start nice and easy, this girl his been with Marcus Bent and Cristiano Ronaldo.

9. Anna Falchi – property of former Roma star Matteo Ferrari

8.  Michelle Marsh – married to St Mirren player Will Haining (i’m sure you’ll agree she’s out of his league. lol sorry!!

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Here is my list of the ugliest and most outrageous boots to ever kick a ball. What’s the? Don’t agree? Leave us a comment with your suggestion.

5. Prima Green – A tribute to the South African World Cup 2010. Made from ostrich leather.

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Its been a while since I made a list but they’re back this time with some of the strangest players names currently in the business. Enjoy

Thankgod Amaefule – Dolphins F.C

Laughter Chilembe – CAPs United F.C (more…)

Bosses, when thinking up a name for your new stadium please please learn from these teams mistakes.

Pizza Hut Park – FC Dallas

Easy-Credit Stadion – Nurnberg

Playmobil Stadion – SpVgg Greuther Fürth

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What follows is some atrocious hairstyles from players still in the game. So sadly no Valderamma or Seaman in this post but we’ve found some scourchers for your enjoyment

Comment your favourites, suggestions etc

Here be a select 10 of some of the ugliest strips ever to grace a Scottish football pitch.

Aberdeen

Celtic 1991-92

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They dominate the footballing world, making it much hotter. Roy Keane doesn’t want any at his club, so send ‘em all round to mine!  Here’s my top lot anyway…

Phoar!!

As always if you have your own opinion comment it up.