September 2006
Chelsea Can't Strike A Light (27 September 2006)
From a team of underachieving entertainers to the most fearsomely pragmatic unit ever to don...
Charlton: Relegation Despair or European Glory? (26 September 2006)
A new manager, 9 new signings, 3 points from 18, and a whole lot of anxious Charlton fans. Far from boring times at the Valley this season! It is safe to say that the future is in the balance. Can Dowie turn it around? Is there too much pressure on Bent? Which signings will come good? I don't know, but the alarm bells are ringing!
Arsenal vs FC Porto – What are our chances? (25 September 2006)
I’m a bit surprised, but it looks like the gunners have never met FC Porto...
Latics feel the Hornets Sting (25 September 2006)
The surprise from the Wigan v Watford match, wasn't the lost points, but the boos! But were they deserved?
Newcastle Utd - A view from Anfield Road Lower (24 September 2006)
"At times I felt we showed them a bit too much respect and didn't really have a proper go at them."
The madness threatening to unsettle Liverpool FC (22 September 2006)
I don’t know if as I get older I pay more attention to the media, or (heaven forbid at 24) I’m become a grumpy old man prematurely, but this year reports from both on and off the pitch have been driving me up the wall.
Come in, Freddy Shepherd, your time is surely up (22 September 2006)
Year on year we are treated to misery from our chairman – a man who can only see, hear or think in terms of cash......
Chelsea: The Blues of the Champions! (21 September 2006)
The media and the fans of the other clubs have made sure that the Chelsea fans no longer feel proud about their club. But how?
Newcastle: Does the manager know what he's doing? (21 September 2006)
"Unfortunately, we have a problem with the current incumbent. Simply put, Glenn doesn't really know too much about what he is doing... "
Spending Caps? It's Just Exchanging One Evil For Another (21 September 2006)
Should the FA introduce a salary cap to curb Chelsea?
Bolton at centre of BBC bung allegations (21 September 2006)
The BBC expose of corruption in football confirmed many fans views but didn't provide a clear cut case against anyone accepting a bung on camera.
Lennon a big loss for Spurs (20 September 2006)
Aaron Lennon`s injury is a massive blow for Spurs. Without him they do not have...
Newcastle Utd - A view from Centenery Lower (20 September 2006)
Sunday’s performance was exactly what the doctor ordered for Newcastle United. A comprehensive win, a...
Denny in need of Dutch Courage (19 September 2006)
Saturdays fantastic 2-2 draw with an in form Everton overshadowed the fact that four games...
A good day for Chelsea - and Portsmouth (18 September 2006)
The big day of football produced two 1-0 results, but what was the significance for the rest of the season, and did anyone expect Portsmouth to be at the top of the table?
Chelsea remember how to grind them out (18 September 2006)
When is a little an awful lot? When it’s a Chelsea – Liverpool match. After...
Man United 0 Arsenal 1 : Defining moment (17 September 2006)
Could this be the turning point in Arsenal's premiership campaign?
Defoe needs to work harder (16 September 2006)
Jermaine Defoe could be a top quality International forward if he worked harder at his game.
John Terry must develop as Captain (14 September 2006)
Following the appointment of Terry as England captain I wrote an article in The Sunday...
England 4th in FIFA world rankings (14 September 2006)
England have been moved up to 4th in FIFA's world rankings but it's meaningless until we start winning things.
Why West Ham pipped Man United and Arsenal (13 September 2006)
Following my article about Kiavash Joorabchian - the man proposing a bid for West Ham...
Chelsea players core to England squad (13 September 2006)
Chelsea have a crop of top England players. This could help england by having a core of the team gelling at club level. On the other hand, the national side could struggle if it becomes split between the Chelsea players and the res.
Pearce in trouble at Man City (12 September 2006)
After an initial honeymoon period at Manchester City, Stuart Pearce is failing to deliver. He...
West Ham need to look at Corinthians tale (12 September 2006)
Much of the discussion of the proposed West Ham bid has focused on the backers. But it's the recent experience at Corinthians should give West Ham fans cause for concern.
Arsenal 1 Middlesbrough 1 – So what went wrong ? (11 September 2006)
Arsenal 1 Middlesbrough 1 - But what went wrong for the Gunners ?
Liverpool 0 Everton 3: Something positive please? ( 9 September 2006)
Boll**ks! That all I have to say. Everton 3 Liverpool 0. I don’t even want...
Wenger’s men help France to a 3 -1 victory ( 6 September 2006)
France beat Italy thanks to Wengers men
Should Arsenal now be worried by Gallas ( 5 September 2006)
Should Arsenal now be worried if Gallas falls out with Wenger ?
The verdict on Newcastle Utd's transfer window ( 4 September 2006)
Newcastle United: Now the transfer season has ended here is my view on why Shepherd failed on his promises to the club !
Brazil vs Argentina – Great stadium, great match, shame about the ads ! ( 3 September 2006)
Brazil vs Argentina : The atmosphere inside the Emirates was terrific, almost a sell-out, though you might have thought it was Arsenal playing .....
England v Andorra – It looked like a training game ( 2 September 2006)
Andorra's chances of beating England could not have been high, but England could have scored a few more goals.
Three In, Three Out for Latics ( 1 September 2006)
It was a bust deadline day for Wigan Athletic, as three new players joined Paul Jewells ranks, whilst three players moved onto pastures new.
Wenger comes up trumps - again ( 1 September 2006)
Ashley Cole's protracted transfer saga is over, as is Reyes'. Despite being pushed into a corner Wenger has come out of it well.