Speakers' Corner is taking a two week hiatus but a weekend preview will be posted on Friday.

Meanwhile here are some articles from the few days.

Another case of an American businessman buying a stake in a high profile UK club – a small stake but one that might grow.

Stephen Brunt with an extended profile of George Gillett, the part owner of Liverpool.

 Mark McGhee provides his take on where the SPL sits in comparison to football in England.

It’s not strictly soccer but it is about Berlusconi.

Patrick Barclay visits with Clyde Best who arrived at West Ham forty years ago. Many will remember Best’s time in the NASL as well.

 “What Ronaldinho and soccer can teach you about innovation” by Tim Leberecht. But not to Real Madrid on Sunday!

Simon Barnes and the wealth of today’s players.

Rod Liddle's take on the Hedonist United Christmas Party.  And for those with some extra time on your hands FIFA.com has a interactive trivia quiz that can help kill a few hours.

And for those with some extra time on your hands FIFA.com has a interactive trivia quiz that can help kill a few hours.