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 […]
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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 […]
Fortunate Wenger lives to fight another day
If Arsenal had lost their FA Cup semi-final match against Wigan yesterday the knives would have been out for Arsene Wenger. Throwing away the opportunity to reach the final and keep alive their hopes of winning a trophy for the first time in nine years would have been deemed unforgivable by many fans. Although there […]