Dirty tactics will not give Luka a clean slate
Daniel Levy could negotiate his way out of hell. At the conclusion he’ll be standing behind the desk once frequented by St Peter at Heaven’s…
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Manchester United Youth on Tour
With half a dozen players resting up after their exertions at Euro 2012, a further four set to participate in the football tournament at the…
Like false appeals, bad language and clever fouls, diving is part of the game?
Football had a bad week last week. In Scotland, football seemed to implode. This sorry saga will run and run and there will be few…
Manchester United’s midfield – Top to bottom then back again
In the first chapter of Genesis, God tells mankind (yes, I know) to go out and conquer the world, and ever since (yes, I know),…
Why the FA might still have a case against John Terry
Whilst it is probably unlikely that the FA will act against John Terry after the verdict today, it is certainly possible. To be convicted of…
Reasons why Terry will and won’t be found guilty
Why Terry won’t be found guilty – The defence argue John Terry was merely repeating back what Anton Ferdinand said to him. Terry argues he…
What if… Le Sulk took the reigns at Chelsea?
‘What if’ Nicolas Anelka remained at Chelsea and after the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas, the player nicknamed ‘Le Sulk’ was made the interim manager. Not…
Pet Hate 1: Goal Music
Thanks to the special relationship between the US and Britain, many elements of American culture have made their way across the pond. Some of them…
John Terry Trial: Day 4 AM – Anton’s lack of sophistication and perceived vulnerability
Today started with the closing arguments from the defence and prosecution, with the prosecution arguing that Terry is no stranger from using physical attributes as…
Mark Ogden On… West Ham supporting press, sacking Redknapp and Manchester
Since Manchester City became the richest club in the world, Manchester has become a focal point for football in this country, with both clubs finding…
John Terry Trial: Day 3 PM – No noise at the Emirates
Following John Terry giving his evidence this morning, England and club team mate, Ashley Cole, was called to the stand. The Chief Magistrate asked Cole…
Who’s to blame for diving?
It’s the year 2012. There’s a double dip recession in full swing, banks are wasting your money, floods are hitting places you’ve never heard of…
John Terry Trial: Day 3 AM – Fat Paddy Kenny and four f***s
The day started with Anton Ferdinand’s parents finding Terry supporters in the seats they had been sitting in on Monday and Tuesday. The Terry supporters…
John Terry Trial: Day 2 AM – Camera angles and 2,000 character witnesses
Day two of the trial began with demonstrators outside Westminster Magistrates Court holding up ‘Climate Emergency’ banners as Terry arrived. Terry swapped his grey suit…
Goal-line technology? We have bigger fish to fry
So the International Football Association Board has agreed that goal-line technology should be introduced in football at some point over the next season. IFAB considered…
John Terry Trial: Day 1 PM – “Shagging gestures” and lip-readers
This morning we found out that the argument over John Terry trying to win a penalty after a coming together with Anton Ferdinand lead to…
Daniel Taylor On… Arsenal as City’s feeder club, Pirlo and the top 4
The day after England crashed out of Euro 2012, Daniel Taylor, chief football writer at The Guardian, wrote about England’s inability to keep possession and how this…
John Terry Trial: Day 1 AM – Bad breath and c***s
Crown alleges Terry said to Ferdinand: “Fuck off, fuck off, fucking black cunt, fucking nobhead.” Crown says there is “very little dispute” between lipreading experts…
Managerial tenure in the Premier League and football as a business
If you’ve ever listened to the BBC’s 606 Football Phone-In show after a manager has been sacked, then you’ve certainly heard the famous line uttered…
RvP: The latest to kiss the badge and make them cry
Patrick Vieira – 1996-2005 Now an ambassador for Manchester City Emmanuel Adebayor – 2006-2009 Two months after leaving Arsenal he ran the length of the…