Fantasy Football as a Way of Analysis, Vol. 1

It’s a cliché to say that the stuff of champions is the ability to win when not playing particularly well. But nevertheless, I think there’s a degree of truth in it. For years, Manchester United have got through the first half of the season with little in the way of flair, but enough points to [...]

Liverpool & Manchester United ready to battle it out for £20 million striker?

It has been reported today that West Ham striker Carlton Cole is attracting interest from both Liverpool and Manchester United in the lead up to the opening of the January transfer window. The England international has been one of the Hammers top performers this season and has already managed to bag himself six goals, not [...]

All Things Football #11

First of all, just a quick apology for the absence of ‘All Things Football’ last Monday. Not to beat a dead horse but since Thierry Henry has today admitted he nearly retired from international football in the wake of his handball against Ireland, this debate is still alive and kicking. If, and this is a [...]

They beat Chelsea 3-1 just two months ago but manage to lose 9-1 to Spurs yesterday

You know what they say, football is a funny old game. It was just two months ago when Roberto Martinez’ Wigan caused one of the biggest shocks of the season by beating Premier League leaders Chelsea 3-1 at the DW Stadium. Contrast that to yesterday’s humiliating (that’s a massive understatement, I know) 9-1 defeat at [...]

Three words to sum up Tottenham’s 9-1 win

No three words Harry, not two. Where in god’s name did that come from? Tottenham have today beaten Wigan 9-1 at White Hart Lane despite the fact Harry Redknapp’s men went in just 1-0 at the break. Five goals from Jermain Defoe see Spurs move back into the top four of the Premier League table. [...]

Roy Keane is spot on about Ireland

For the first time is a very long time, I 100% agree with Roy Keane.

Three words to sum up Ireland’s chances of getting a replay against France

It would be an injustice if Ireland didn’t get a replay after last night’s game, but let’s be honest, FIFA are unlikely to allow it. I am sure we have all seen the incident by now. In case you haven’t, France striker Thierry Henry handled the ball before setting up William Gallas for the winning [...]

Thierry Henry is not to blame for Ireland’s World Cup exit

We’ve all seen the headlines today. Most of them have revolved around France striker Theirry Henry being a cheat for handling the ball in the Ireland box to set-up the winning goal in extra-time last night in the Stade de France. Those papers blaming Henry for Ireland’s dramatic World Cup exit are just ridiculous. It wasn’t Henry’s [...]