England travelled to Montenegro on Tuesday knowing that only a win would put them in firm control of their World Cup Qualifying group. Despite a good first half we saw what we always see from England: A side lacking in quality, cutting edge and ruthlessness. The mere fact that Montenegro were viewed as a [...]
March, 2013
ENGLAND: WHAT DID WE EXPECT?
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Football, Montenegro, Roy Hodgson, Wayne Rooney, World Cup 2014
LETS NOT KID OURSELVES: THIS WAS NOT A SUCCESS
England’s cricketers will be returning from New Zealand on something of a high. Facing certain defeat in the final test, their middle and lower order batsmen clung on to secure a thrilling draw. Well done boys; pats on backs all round. What we must not overlook here is the fact that England should have [...]
SEBASTIAN VETTEL MUST LEARN HIS PLACE
The Malaysian Grand Prix produced without doubt the most awkward podium in Formula One history. Third placed driver Lewis Hamilton looked embarrassed that he was stood on the podium instead of teammate Nico Rosberg, who was ordered to stay behind Hamilton. Mark Webber was absolutely livid with teammate Sebastian Vettel for ignoring team orders and [...]
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THE MONDAY COLUMN: 11th March 2013
Real Madness Last weeks Champions League tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid was the game ‘the world would stop for’ in the words of Jose Mourinho. If they did they will have seen a Manchester United side control Reals’ superstars and look like much the better side at Old Trafford last Tuesday. That [...]
Posted in Football Monday Column Pick of the Week | Tags: Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Bayern Munich, Champions League, Chelsea, FA Cup, Football, Man Utd
THE ANTONIO VALENCIA CONUNDRUM: JUST WHAT GONE WRONG?
This time last year Antonio Valencia was turning defenders legs to jelly. He was a strong, quick, aggressive winger capable of destroying an opposition on his own. He was a contender for player of the year. This year he is a contender for worst player of the year. He looks a shadow of the [...]
Posted in Football Opinion Pick of the Week | Tags: Antonio Valencia, FA Cup, Football, Man Utd, Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson
MONDAY COLUMN: 4th March 2013
Wenger Woes Arsenal have come away from this Barclays Premier League weekend 5 points adrift of the crucial fourth Champions League place. Defeat to bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane yesterday left the Gunners trailing their North London neighbours by 7 points as Tottenham moved to third just 2 points adrift of [...]
Posted in Football Monday Column Opinion | Tags: Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Champions League, Football, Jose Mourinho, Man Utd, Rafael Benitez
