QPR v Aston Villa – Match Preview
QPR face a tough task as they go in search of their first home win of the season against an Aston Villa side who have started strongly under new boss Alex McLeish. The R's have…
Worthington quits Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has handed his notice into the Irish Football Association, meaning that the game against Italy on Tuesday night will be his last in charge. The former Norwich boss succeeded Lawrie…
Why nobody will ever emulate Sir Alex Ferguson
Sunday marked 25 years since Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed Manchester United manager. This is perhaps the most significant event in the last quarter of a century; perhaps it is the most significant event ever…
The Premiership’s Top 5 Most Loathsome Players
It’s been a interesting week for a rogue’s gallery of Premiership players whose character and behavior have come under intense scrutiny and the most controversial issue to have arisen once again is racism. Despite the…
Travesty perhaps, but it shouldn’t paper over the problem at United
Nobody’s perfect, especially referees, but that doesn’t give people the right to blame their own failings on others. Frankly the longest standing, and most respected, manager in the league should no better than to say…
Liverpool and Chelsea hopes dashed as Barca rule out sale
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that striker David Villa will not be moving to a Premier League club, despite reports in the Spanish press to the contrary. The Spain international has not had the…
Tottenham confirm deal
Tottenham have confirmed that they have signed Ryan Nelsen on a free transfer, after he was released by Blackburn Rovers. The veteran central defender played only once this season for Steve Kean's men due to…
Spanish Tax ruling may ultimately play into the Premier League’s hands
The current negotiations between Eric Abidal and Barcelona over a new contract for the defender should be enough evidence to suggest the ‘haven’ of Spanish football is no longer safe. Spain’s decision to hike up…
Charles N’Zogbia in Twitter blast
Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia has revealed his current unhappiness with a blast on Twitter, after he was substituted against Newcastle on Sunday. The France international was replaced by Emile Heskey on 66 minutes in…
Dalglish’s Problems With Press Are Often Justified
I haven’t been very kind to Kenny Dalglish in the past. I questioned his appointment as manager as I felt it a decision made by the heart not the head (a view that backfired at…