Is the English Premier League Boring?

This article is in response to Kevin Keegan’s comments made after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the penultimate match of the campaign. So, let’s start with exactly what Mr Keegan said;

“This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world. The top four next year will be the same top four as this year,” Read more

Russian Visas and £5000 Tickets

Firstly, congratulations to both Chelsea and Manchester Utd who advanced through to the Champions League final this week. A fantastic achievement - and one that makes a great advert for English football whether Frank Rijkaard agrees or not (see here).

Both sets of fans will, I’m sure, now be grasping the reality of their team playing for Europe’s biggest club prize in Moscow on May 21st. After last night’s tense affair between Liverpool and Chelsea, I’m sure there are a few million Blues fans nursing a sore head today! Read more

Sven Goran Eriksson to be Sacked by Man City

According to recent news reports, Sven Goran Eriksson is to be sacked by Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra at the end of the season following a run of differing form since Christmas. Eriksson was called in for a meeting following City’s defeat to Fulham on Saturday and was told that he would be replaced after the clubs two remaining fixtures against Middlesbrough and Liverpool respectively. Read more

Football ‘Hooligans’ v Terrorists: The Same Mentality?

Before we get too far into this, I want to make absolutely clear that I am in no way suggesting that any football fans are terrorists, or will ever be terrorists in the future. I’m merely going to suggest here that the same mentality can be found in both. Read more