England’s Next Manager
Fortunately for England Fabio Capello will not be the man in charge of the national team after Euro 2012. Capello’s reign has been less a step forward and more a very expensive exercise in stepping backward. While Capello’s team has had no problems in qualifying for the 2 tournaments he has been tasked with winning, England were abysmal at the world...
Continue ReadingIs Wayne Rooney World Class?
Often referred to as one of England’s only true worlds class players, Wayne Rooney is a footballer that regularly divides opinion in pubs, on the terraces, on radio phone-ins and everywhere else that you find people talking about football. But is Rooney truly world class? Much will depend on the definition of world class. Does it simply mean that a player...
Continue ReadingBlatter On Racism
Sepp Blatter has once again caused controversy by saying that racist abuse in football matches should be forgotten after the players shake hands at the end of the game. Blatter’s latest clanged is likely to take some explaining but is unlikely to result in FIFA’s president leaving his post anytime soon.
Continue ReadingEngland qualify and Capello stays
England saw out a 2-2 draw with Montenegro on Friday evening thus qualifying them for Euro 2012. If you detect anything less than excitement in my tone as I write this that can be squarely leveled at England’s hapless manager Fabio Crapello. (more…)
Continue ReadingEngland 4 Bulgaria 0
England cruised past Bulgaria in their first game of the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign thanks to a hat-trick from Jermain Defoe and a goal from Adam Johnson. After starting brightly England took the lead just 3 minutes Jermain Defoe hooking home after good work from Ashley Cole. The score remained 1-0 until the second half despite England’s clear dominance. The...
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Arteta Will Not Play For England
Mikel Arteta who is thought to be interested in playing for England despite playing for Spain at U-16 and U-17 levels has been dealt a blow by FIFA. Article 18.1a states that any player that has represented their country in an official competition, at whatever level, would at that time have needed to have held a passport for country they later wish to play for...
Continue ReadingCapello Drops Another Clanger
After another tepid performance from his England team on Wednesday night Fabio Capello dropped another clanger by announcing that David Beckham is no longer part of his plans. Capello’s bizarre announcement on TV is likely to get more coverage in the press than the match that everyone had turned up to see. (more…)
Continue ReadingEngland 2 Hungary 1
A new look England side started off rather slowly against Hungary, dominating possession without creating many chances. It took a goal from Hungary early in the second half against the run of play to spark England into life. Steven Gerrard scoring a brace of fantastic goals to seal the win in England’s first match since their drab performances in South...
Continue ReadingPaul Robinson and Wes Brown Retire From International Football
It was a dark dark day for England. Cars crashed, workers halted and John Motson stopped using cliches. The country came to a complete standstill when they heard the news that not one, but two English footballing giants had retired from international football. No longer will we see the safe hands of Paul Robinson in an England shirt defiantly picking a ball...
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