The Folly of ‘Big Phil’
Thursday March 31, 2011
It was intriguing to read quotes attributed to Luiz Felipe 'Big Phil' Scolari regarding Didier Drogba this week.
Scolari endured an unhappy spell with Chelsea in the 2008-09 season where he ... Read More
Wembley Encounter Restores Friendly Faith
Wednesday March 30, 2011
Wembley Stadium hosted one of the best games since it was rebuilt when England drew 1-1 in a friendly with Ghana on Tuesday.
It may not sound like the greatest spectacle, ... Read More
Neymar Matches The Hype
Sunday March 27, 2011
Neymar is regarded as the great white hope of Brazilian soccer and provided the European audience with a taste of things to come in a virtuoso performance against Scotland on ... Read More
Mourinho’s Heart in England
Wednesday March 23, 2011
I attended a sit-down with Jose Mourinho on Tuesday, where the Portuguese tactician left no one present in any doubt that his next move will be back to England.
The Real ... Read More
Mancini Not Blameless in Balotelli Meltdown
Monday March 21, 2011
If Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini keeps his job beyond the end of the season, the Italian must ask himself some searching questions about Mario Balotelli.
A degree in psychology was ... Read More
Eto’o A Master of his Craft
Wednesday March 16, 2011
Without Samuel Eto'o, Inter Milan would not be in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Cameroon star turned in a stellar display on Tuesday to help his side to a ... Read More
Arsenal’s Dramatic Fall From Grace
Sunday March 13, 2011
In the space of just two weeks Arsenal have been knocked out of three competitions. Fanciful suggestions of a possible quadruple have given way to panic that the Gunners' push ... Read More
United Cry Off
Monday March 7, 2011
Considered by many observers as the biggest club in the world, Manchester United's post-match reaction on Sunday was hardly befitting of such a status. Or should I say - lack ... Read More
Feeble Juve Looking Into Abyss
Sunday March 6, 2011
AC Milan defeated Juventus 1-0 on Saturday to move 20 points ahead of their rivals in Serie A.
Not that the gap between these two superpowers is of any relevance now. ... Read More
Mazzarri Gets His Priorities Wrong
Tuesday March 1, 2011
Having watched Napoli's turgid display in losing 3-0 to Milan on Monday, it is safe to say a Champions League place should be the height of their ambitions this season.
They ... Read More