Browsing articles from "June, 2006"

Forgiven, Not Forgotten?

So, it happens again, Liverpool, my club, sign a player I have openly despised for quite some time. Craig Bellamy, with memories of Paul Ince back in 1997 fresh in my mind, arrives at Anfield with hopes of helping the ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 22, 2006 | Category: Archive | 5 Comments |

No Big Premiership Opening Day Match Ups

The Premiership looks set to start off in sedate fashion with none of the big clubs having been placed against each other in their opening fixture. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all enjoy home advantage against Aston Villa, Fulham and ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 22, 2006 | Category: Archive | Comments Off |

Are Chelsea Everyone’s New Sugar Daddy?

For the last few years I’ve railed against Chelsea and Roman Abramovich for their spendthrift ways and their ability to buy a mid-sized West London club the title two years on the trot when before they could have played another ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 21, 2006 | Category: Archive | 26 Comments |

Deutschland 2006: Final Group Game Previews

The first two games of the World Cup have had a few surprises, some disappointments, and only two teams (Argentina and Spain) showing true class. Going into the final matches for each group, there are many countries with a chance ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 20, 2006 | Category: Archive | 1 Comment |

AUDERE EST FACERE: The Great Midfielder Hunt Continues

After surviving the ’90s with barely a central midfielder on the professional books at White Hart Lane (who can forget the mid ’90s Gerry Francis pairing of Darren Anderton and Andy Sinton at centre midfield?) it looks like Daniel Levy ...(Read more)

Posted by: on Jun 19, 2006 | Category: Archive | Comments Off |