£10m gamble that Sir Alex shouldn’t contemplate
Last summer I’d have been all too keen for Manchester United to make further midfield additions. I, like so many others was too drawn in by United’s desperate need to replace Paul Scholes to consider…
The actual victim of football’s obsession with money and power
The balance of power has shifted. Gone are the days where players of the beautiful game pride themselves on loyalty and commitment to their clubs. Money and power are now the name of the game.…
Criticism of Barcelona is wide of the mark
There is a rumour going around in football at the minute – one that is slightly wide of the mark. More than a couple of people have questioned if reigning La Liga and European Champions…
The Europa League Draw in Full
Both Manchester United and City face tough tests in the knock-out stages of the Europa League. Sir Alex Ferguson’s men face Dutch giants Ajax, while Roberto Mancini’s men are pitched against the current Portuguese Champions…
Frankly, I would like to know exactly what AVB’s problem is
I have tried to abstain from writing about this particular issue, partly because everyone is talking about it and the player in question provokes fairly extreme opinions from people, and also because my opinion on…
Top TEN – Footballers ‘unsung sporting siblings’
As we complete our look at football’s heroes and villains, I examine the top 10 sporting brothers and sisters who have managed to slip under the radar and whose accomplishments have been dwarfed by their…
Joe Hart warns Manchester City
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has stated that his side must be wary of complacency when they take on Porto in the second leg of their Europa League tie on Thursday. The Etihad Stadium outfit…
Spurs set to snap up £5m cast-off & Levy would be ‘mad’ to appoint him at WHL – Best of THFC
Tottenham are reportedly going to ask Jose Mourinho to name his price to take the reins at White Hart Lane, if Harry Redknapp decides to take the England job at the end of the season.…
Wenger plotting fresh move for Nigerian striker
Arsene Wenger is reportedly weighing up a fresh move for West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie, according to The Sun. The Baggies value the Nigerian international at £8 million, a fee that initially put Arsenal…
Walker backs Spurs’ top four hopes
Tottenham full-back Kyle Walker believes that his side can still make the top four, but need to win their remaining four fixtures. The White Hart Lane outfit have only won one of their last nine…