Football isn’t a matter of life and death…

The general reaction, rightly, to Aaron Ramsey’s horrific injury is shock.

The emotions then take over, and we find ourselves blaming Ryan Shawcross for his injury. Bad challenge, late challenge, over the top of the ball, and any other symptom you could care to mention. Continue reading →

Depending on who you are, you blame somebody different for the Terrygate affair.

Most people blame John Terry, who, oblivious to his role as captain and devoid of loyalty to his team-mate, jumped into bed with Vanessa Perroncel without a moments thought for his ex-friend, Wayne Bridge. Continue reading →

Since it’s inception in 1961, the League Cup has been a good value for a shock or two. The League Cup final especially has provided us with some classic matches down the years. Yet it occupies a strange limbo, somewhere between major trophy and sideshow, fiercely contested amongst some, and crudely ignored by others. Continue reading →

Blaming the referee for a defeat is nothing new. Neither is claiming that all of the most senior referees are incompetent, and that younger, better referees should be given a chance to officiate big matches. Continue reading →

There is no doubting that AC Milan have the players to win the Champions League. In Ronaldinho, Pato and Pirlo, they have enough quality. In Clarence Seedorf alone they have enough experience. Continue reading →

Although somewhat more predictable than the previous (competent) incumbent, Fabio Capello will inevitably find himself under pressure as the summer draws closer to include some form players in the England squad.

Just one or two injuries can cause a real selection headache. If John Terry and Rio Ferdinand break down in May, who do you take? Continue reading →

The furore over the John Terry affair, and whether he should remain as England captain, has been blown completely out of proportion. Continue reading →

It’s been a very quiet transfer window, as one would expect given the current economic climate and the fact that the club who most needs signings – Portsmouth – can’t realistically make any. There is, almost literally, nothing to get excited about. Most of the deals have been for free, on loan, or represent clubs taking punts on players. But where does the real value lie, and who’s dropped the ball? Continue reading →

No signings for any of the big four. 70% of completed Premiership deals were loans. The biggest news of the day involved a player not joining, but leaving the Premiership. On loan. Whatever happened to the once thrilling transfer deadline day? Continue reading →