David Lacey comments on some of the moves during the transfer window in England.
Stuart James with a feature on Derby County manager Billy Davies who has taken them to the top of Championship.
A look at the situation in Italy after Friday’s rioting and the death of a policeman. The article draws comparisons to England’s crisis of twenty years ago. Ironically the current situation may mean that Italy will not win the right to host the 2012 European Championships. The influx of government funding and improved stadia that would flow from a successful bid seems to be one of the things that is desperately needed.
Patrick Barclay – another Dundee supporter – discusses the move by the likes of Brazil to play international games at neutral venues in England.
Jason Burt looks at the pursuit of Javier Mascherano by Rafa Benitez.
Stewart Fisher suggests that a push from the Celtic countries may lead to the Home International Championships being resurrected – even if it is in a modified version.
Another great article from David James – this one on why we need to love our referees. Nigel Martyn’s habit of shaking hands with the referee after the game is one that should be passed on to all young players.
If you are to read one article this week then try this one by David Runciman.
Stuart James on General Charles C Krulak, Randy Lerner's right-hand man. A former US Marine Corps Commandant and military adviser to the White House David Conn also included Krulak in December’s 442 on Aston Villa.
Stewart Robson picks his team of the first half of the season.
Stewart Fisher writes about the reasons behind the influx of Irish players into the SPL.
Merry Christmas to everyone and please feel free the post as you see fit.
Channel 4 has a collection of quotes from the Italian squad.
Michael Walker on how Germany wants to keep Jurgen Klinsmann all to themselves.
Jon Brodkin on the best defender on view at this World Cup – Fabio Cannavaro.
Stuart James on the player who will be playing in the World Cup Final for Italy but who could have played for England.
According to Jason Burt Jamaica is willing to pay Sven Goran Eriksson over $5M a year to coach the national team. E mail to Jamaica – just flush the money down the toilet and get it over and done with. Burt also claims that Jurgen Klinsmann has turned down a USSF approach.
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