The announcement many of us knew would come someday, but few of us were looking forward to, has now come. At the end of the season Steven Gerrard will leave Liverpool. I watched his debut, I seem to have watched every game. Right from the start you knew he had something about him, and when … Read more
Emiliano Martinez Scout Report Suspension and injury to their first and second-choice goalkeeper meant that Arsenal had to count on a 22-year-old in a crucial Champions League clash with Anderlecht. Thankfully for the Gunners, Emiliano Martínez repaid Arsene Wenger’s trust in him by putting in a solid performance against the Belgian side on Wednesday. But who … Read more
The loan system in football is something which has become more and more of an option for clubs recently, but does it really work for all concerned? Is it simply like living together before you get married? Try before you buy? Or is it evidence of an employer not really rating a player but giving … Read more
After what has seemed at times like an interminable wait for the new League of Ireland season (or the new SSE Airtricity League season to give it its official title) is almost ready to kick off. The first round of fixtures takes place Friday 7th March with the pick of the fixtures being Dundalk … Read more
Sheffield Utd to face Bury or Cambridge while Crawley will travel to the winners of game – Bristol Rovers vs York. Chesterfield to host Southend United. Here is the complete FA Cup draw for the second round, FA CUP DRAW FOR SECOND-ROUND Bury or Cambridge v Sheffield Utd Wycombe Wanderers or Crewe v Preston North End … Read more
England has a rich history of quality goalkeepers and some have even been considered as the best in the world. Gordon Banks, Peter Shilton, Ray Clemence, David Seaman have all graced football pitches around the world and been lauded and admired from afar. But there is a crisis in the position where English football has … Read more
With the start of the Championship just a few days away, excitement is starting to boil over for all football fans, players and staff. After last season’s unbelievable twists, turns and drama fuelled events I sometimes wonder if it can keep getting better on the entertainment value season after season. However I then think that … Read more
After a thrilling finale to the 2012-13 Championship season, I assess the Championship compared to different big European leagues. After Saturday lunchtime’s showing, the second tier of the English game has once again proven why it is one of the most exciting football leagues around in the current climate. With the second automatic promotion place still at … Read more
When Nigel Adkins took over as Southampton manager, they were 18th place in League One. The previous season they had finished one position below a play-off place, but the 7pt gap meant they may as well have been 4-5 places away, it would still mean League One football again for a club relegated from the … Read more