Deeney at the death sends Watford to Wembley A last gasp Troy Deeney strike sealed one of the most dramatic play-off semi-finals in Championship history and guaranteed Gianfranco Zola’s Hornets a place at Wembley for the first time in 14 years. Following the awarding of Anthony Knockeart’s controversial penalty and Manuel Almunia’s magnificent double save, … Read more
Of course there is a huge amount of promising prospects in the lower leagues and I could pick them out all day but I have just selected three here who have caught my eye recently. Sam Byram (Leeds United) Being a Leeds United fan myself I do not want to come across biased but having … Read more
There is an old saying in football that ‘the table never lies’. But even for those well versed in football’s oldest clichés, this season’s final Championship rankings look like they’re telling a few fibs. From the bottom up, it’s a table of statistical oddities. Peterborough, relegated on the final day after conceding two late goals … 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
It is now customary for us all to settle down on a Sunday in May and watch the final fixtures of the Premier League play out before us. Thanks to Sky, we may even have a choice of which match to watch live, or just watch the summary which brings you every goal scored. The … 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
Nearing the end of a thrilling season where the race for 3rd & 4th place intensifies, the battle for relegation takes twists that only can be unveiled in the moment of that second, the battle at the top for the championship has been quite easy for Manchester United; considering how strong a force that … Read more
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Feb 23, 2013 at 3pm (UK) Emirates Arsenal return to the premier league action today when they host Aston Villa in a match where 3 points is more than a necessity. With a dismal performance against Bayern Munich in the champions league and FA cup exit at the hands of Blackburn prior to … Read more
The question on most fans’ lips this season is ‘what has happened to Newcastle United?’ The Magpies, who finished last season in an impressive 5th position, have struggled to keep their progress going. This has left the club sitting just outside the relegation zone and way off their target of another Europa League place. Perhaps … Read more
A group of Arsenal traveling fans came up with a banner that caused a stir among Wenger supporters during their fourth-round FA cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The controversial anti-Wenger banner read, “Arsene, thanks for the memories but it’s time to say goodbye.” The banner sparked a row between the Wenger supporters and the … Read more