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How will Hughes spend his £20m?

Posted by Anthony on Jul 30, 2010 | 1 Comment

Mark Hughes has been confirmed as the new manager of Fulham FC, and it’s reported that he has a transfer kitty of £20m to spend before the Premier League transfer window shuts at the end of August. So who will he buy? Hughes was always going to be linked with a move for Craig Bellamy, mainly because he has managed him on a number of occasions and has signed him twice already, when in charge of Blackburn and Manchester...

Should Capello resign as England Manager?

Posted by Anthony on Jul 02, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Following a dismal display in South Africa, which saw his team record their worst ever World Cup defeat, should Fabio Capello now resign as England manager? The Football Association is set to review Fabio Capello’s position over the coming weeks, and the thought is that there will be no knee jerk reaction to England’s early exit from the World Cup. Capello is receiving plenty of backing from FA Board members,...

Should Capello persuade Scholes to come out of England retirement?

Posted by Anthony on Apr 19, 2010 | 2 Comments

Paul Scholes popped up with a trademark header in the third minute of injury time against Man City to keep United’s hopes of winning a record fourth consecutive Premier League title very much alive. Should Capello now try to persuade the “Ginger Wizard” to come out of England retirement for the World Cup? Scholes has made it very clear to previous England Managers that he’s not going to come...

Isn’t it about time for Video Technology in Football?

Posted by Anthony on Apr 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Lee Probert is the latest Referee to get a big decision wrong as he waved away penalty claims from Bolton players when John Terry clearly handled the ball inside the Chelsea Penalty area. Isn’t it about time for Video Technology in Football? Chelsea ran out 1-0 winners on the night and that decision could have proved vital in the Premiership title race as a draw would have put Manchester United and Arsenal right...

Is Messi better than Maradona?

Posted by Anthony on Apr 07, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Last night’s phenomenal display by Linoel Messi has left many fans and pundits alike wondering whether Messi is the best player of all time, better even than the great Diego Maradona. After the game yesterday Ruud Gullit commented on the Messi show he had just witnessed saying he thought the young Argentine was clearly the best player in the world at the moment. However when pushed on whether he is the greatest...

Should Gerrard leave Liverpool?

Posted by Anthony on Apr 03, 2010 | 2 Comments

There has been much speculation this week that Inter Milan are going to make an audacious bid to prize Steven Gerrard away from Liverpool and it raises the question: Should Gerrard leave Liverpool? Steven Gerrard is Mr Liverpool and it’s difficult to imagine him wearing a different kit next season. He’s been very loyal to his home town Club however, and has surely earned the right to consider his options...

How Special is Mourinho?

Posted by Anthony on Mar 30, 2010 | 2 Comments

Inter Milan’s victory over Chelsea in the first round knock-out of the Champions League was more than a great result for the Italian side, it was a masterclass in Football Management. No stone was left unturned by Mourinho in the build up to the two games, he watched the first leg 7 times before deciding his tactics for the second. Inter won both ties and in both matches Jose got his tactics spot on. True he had...

Who should partner Rooney for England?

Posted by Anthony on Mar 24, 2010 | 3 Comments

With the World Cup now just a few months away this is the real question that needs answering, and fast. Wayne Rooney has been in scintillating form for Man Utd this season, already scoring over 30 goals in all competitions. Every England fan hopes he can stay fit and take this form into the World Cup. With a firing Rooney England stand a great chance of going far in the tournament, but he can’t do it on his own, he...