Tuesday 20th August 2013 Well, it’s here. There’s no going back now. Not for another nine months at least. The first day of top-flight football arrived last weekend. For some it’s the beginning of a nightmare as Sky Sports builds up every match as if it’s a real life sequel to War and Peace. For … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Aston Villa
What is Wayne Rooney’s best position? And where does his future lie?
Sunday 30th June 2013 As far as I see, Wayne Rooney’s time as a forward has run its course. He’s still a handful in that part of the pitch, but all too often he gets caught out by defenders bearing down on him. His reputation undoubtedly goes against him as he is still seen as … Continue reading
Will Martin O’Neill ever manage at the very top?
Tuesday 9th April 2013 It wasn’t long ago that Martin O’Neill was regularly touted for the eventual vacancy at Manchester United. Every time the scenario was mentioned he was almost always in the top three candidates. But since spells with Aston Villa and Sunderland, his is a case that does not get much airplay, if … Continue reading
Is Wayne Routledge the most improved player in the Premier League this season?
Wednesday 30th January 2013 Well, is he? After unspectacular stints at eight clubs including four loan spells (two of which were with Queens Park Rangers in the Championship), Wayne Routledge is now flourishing under the guidance of Michael Laudru… Continue reading
So… what is next for Mark Hughes?
Monday 21st January 2013 It’s been two months since the demise of Mark Hughes as Queens Park Rangers boss, and there has been no reliable rumours yet of a return to football. One might have thought that Southampton may have come in for the former … Continue reading
IS MICHAEL OWEN WORTH THE RISK?
Friday 25th May 2012 Where will Michael Owen’s next destination be? Does anyone even care? It is a situation that intrigues me at least. ‘‘I have been playing and training with top players all my life and that was one of the attractions in going t… Continue reading
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