Bernie Ecclestone has reiterated he will not help the smaller teams in Formula One survive. He argues outfits such as Lotus, Caterham, Sauber and Force India should spend less money if they wish to avoid the fate of the now defunct Marussia team. However, when the best teams receive far higher investment from F1 authorities […]
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Media still in thrall to van Gaal
Sitting in 10th place after 10 matches isn’t exactly what Louis van Gaal would have hoped to achieve at Manchester United after spending £150m in the summer. The media keeps talking of signs of promise, but the club have yet to combine flashes of brilliance with resilience in defence. If David Moyes was still in […]
Wonderkids need tournament education
Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley. Three names that give every England fan hope not just of a better future, but also for a more successful present. All three players are England internationals, but the clamour for them to play for the Under-21s in the European Championships next year has already begun. Predictably, the […]
Platini knows time is on his side
When a news story breaks that is met with universal condemnation, it takes a brave and often foolish person to go against public opinion. The MPs who were named and shamed yet refused to return the thousands of pounds they incorrectly claimed in expenses are a prime example of such misplaced stubbornness. Another example has recently […]
Everton’s deal for Lukaku a sign of things to come
The signing of Romelu Lukaku for £28m was a great day for Everton fans, but a sad day for the neutral observer. Critics dismissed the European Financial Fair Play rules when they were introduced, suggesting the laws would not be adequately enforced. However, the teams have taken the regulations seriously. Although the fines for failing […]
Levy forced to gamble after van Gaal rejection
After a succession of managers at White Hart Lane, it is imperative the right man is installed for the start of the new season. Given the investment in the squad over the past few years, Tottenham Hotspur can’t afford to miss out again on the revenue provided by the Champions League. Following Louis van Gaal’s […]