Roberto Mancini (Manchester City) The Italian has had mixed fortunes during his spell in Manchester. Bringing both the FA Cup and the ultimate prize, the Premier League trophy, from under the noses of bitter rivals United, would usually guarantee a place in the hot seat for time immemorial. However, given the scale of the investment … Read more
With just four (five if you’re Wigan) games to go it is looking like the relegation race could be going right down to the final day of the season and as many as seven teams could be at threat from relegation. With ten points separating them and safety I’d like to think it’s more or … Read more
Being a Leeds fan I can’t say I’m too fond of Norwich City as they have got four of our ex-players however…. It has been a funny old season for The Canaries as they currently sit in 13th place and only four points off the dreaded drop zone therefore the mood in and around Norfolk … Read more
Like many people I grew up with the FA Cup Final. It was the highlight of the football calendar. Those were days when you had just two live games on tv per year. England v Scotland Home International was the other. Back then both BBC and ITV covered the game and during the seventies they … Read more
Champions-elect Manchester United got a familiar taste of what awaits them next year on Wednesday night at Upton Park. Blood, guts, thunder, all dispensed by the opposition in the hope they can claim the biggest domestic scalp of them all. West Ham came close, in the tight, intimidating setting of Upton Park. Modernism dictates they … Read more
Fulham v Arsenal Apr 20, 2013 at 3pm (UK) Craven Cottage After missing the opportunity to extend their lead over Tottenham, suddenly Arsenal find themselves in a spot of bother as they play Fulham away at Craven Cottage before hosting league leaders Manchester United next weekend. A tricky game followed by a tough one isn’t … Read more
Left footed right backs. Right footed left backs. As common now as your striker and your centre midfielder. Gone are the days of a defensive fullback, these days attack is the best form of defense and it starts at the back. Being a Newcastle United fan, I’ve become accustomed to watching my fullbacks be of … Read more
The signing of Ricky Van Wolfswinkel for Norwich City is probably the deal of the season; even if he isn’t due to arrive until the end of the campaign. £8.5m is a lot of money, a record signing for the club, but it is a serious sign of their intentions. Van Wolfswinkel is a Dutch … Read more
The Ivory Coast International and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba faces a court fine whose number exceeds six digits. Didier Drogba’s career has had many highlights, the biggest amongst that was his Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, but this time his opponent will not look to win the ball, instead demands €394,000 (4.7m) as outstanding payment as the striker … Read more
Arsenal vs Norwich City Apr 13, 2013 at 3pm (UK) The Emirates A perfect opportunity presents itself in front of the Gunners to finally move ahead of Tottenham this year. A win today means the Gunners will be at 59 points after 32 games and stand a point above their rivals and if Chelsea drop points against Fulham the Gunners can … Read more