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 […]
Sport
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 […]
Wenger and Klopp return to the drawing board
They are two of the most celebrated managers in the world. But both Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp have suffered major setbacks in their bid to win silverware this season. At the start of the month Arsenal were only one point behind leaders Chelsea in the Premier League. After suffering from an almost perennial loss […]
Sherwood failing to seize precious opportunity
When Tim Sherwood assumed responsibility for the Tottenham Hotspur first team on 16th December last year, many critics wrote him off as an easily replaceable interim appointment. I still do. Sherwood knew he would have to far surpass expectations to overcome the immediate apathy of fans and to prevent club chairman Daniel Levy casting covetous […]