The last 32 of the Scottish Cup goes next weekend with a historic entry.

Jonathan Northcroft looks at Everton and Spurs prior to their Carling Cup semi finals against Chelsea and Spurs.

Misery enjoys company – The Fink Tank article prior to the FA Cup third round.

A NFL TV article but one that points to what might happen as sport gets more and more greedy.

Dan McDougall on the market for young African players and how they are often cheated and abused.

Stewart Robson dissects the play of Nicolas Anelka.

Paul Gardner wants some people to shut up.

Simon Barnes nails the Newcastle managerial situation.

Mark Lawrenson says that Newcastle Chairman Mike Ashley reminds him of David Brent.

And given that there is a shortage of good articles this week here is some stuff from Rick Gervais.

The first piece is with celebrity-Chef and former player Gordon Ramsey. The second bit I am sure most of you have seen but it is well worth revisiting.  It's from the 2006 World Cup.

And finally David Brent’s preparation for his motivational speech followed by his views on football management .