Birmingham to Aston Villa: McCleish Saga Shows Ugly Side of Fandom

‘Once Scum Always Scum’, said the banner held aloft by two Aston Villa fans during last Wednesday’s protest at Villa Park....

Why Arsene Wenger needs to bite the bullet with Arsenal

So Arsenal have gone six years without a trophy… The Gunners had only won six in the previous 17 seasons before...

Portsmouth FC – Is the future a little brighter for Pompey?

Another week goes by without football and fans are suffering. However for those down in Portsmouth, there seem to be developments...

England: Home of the best league in the world but also the most disappointing national side

This seasons English Premiership highlighted to the world why it’s the best in the world, with six teams ranging from Utd...

Why youth system modification plans require the English football fraternity to be patient for once

GARETH SOUTHGATE’S appointment as the new head of elite development is a major coup for English football and its future. Unlike the television...

Manchester United – Phil Jones-Worth £17 million? If Fergie says so

It’s a brave, opinionated and decidedly headstrong man who criticises Sir Alex Ferguson these days, after all he has achieved for...

Tim Krul, Newcastle United’s new van der Sar?

Claims like this are often carelessly thrown at any young players who impress but they rarely come to fruition but this player...

Why Rafa Benitez is the man for Aston Villa

With the news that Villa are close to naming their new manager, here’s my take on the right man for the...

UEFA Financial Fair Play Explained

New financial regulations are set to be implemented in the 2013-14 season that give European Football’s governing body the right to...

England – Capello’s Umbrella Moment Looms After Selection Folly

Fabio Capello earns 6 million pounds a year. That’s £500,000 a month, over £115,000 a week and nearly £16,500 a day....