Don’t tell Jim White, but it’s time to scrap the January Transfer Window
It’s the kind of comment that would have Sky Sports Jim White spinning in his grave but… IT’S TIME TO SCRAP THE JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW. Don’t get me wrong. I…
Calm down, it was only Wigan!
These United fans are a very happy lot, more happy clappy than generally happy. If you ever go to a game at Old Trafford you will know what I mean,…
Today’s Tales: Steve Bould probably won’t be the next Arsenal manager
I mean seriously. Who decided to have an almost full programme of matches on Deadline Day? Madness, and before I have even started typing my eyes are square from following Twitter…
The Sams: food for thought
We caught up with Sam Allardyce, manager of Crystal Palace, just before lunchtime. Interviewer: “So, Sam, what did you make of the FA Cup giant-killings at the weekend?” Big Sam:…
Tarutr Tips: Matchday 23
Arsenal – Watford Common wisdom says that it’s impossible to get good players at reasonable prices in January. Trying telling that to Watford who’ve only gone and got Tom “the…
Fantasy Football Unplanned
Nothing quite throws you into disarray like a midweek round of Premier League games. Add in the fact the transfer window shuts the same night and you’ve got yourself one…
FA Cup: 5th Round Draw and where is Rod Stewart when you need him?
After a scintillating 4th Round, the FA Cup has reached the last 16 and the teams are now just two wins away from Wembley. Before discussing the draw itself, I…
Arsene the Animal
Arsene Wenger is a bloody animal. You wouldn’t think to look at him, but underneath all the geography teacher chic and unimaginably massive puffer jacket, is the heart and mind…
The Cult of the Radio Phone-in
The radio phone-in. What a institution that is and a massive part of football folklore. I remember as a kid tuning into 606 to listen to irate fans phone in…
Today’s Tales: I think Moyes is finally taking us seriously…
There is no such thing as a dignified silence when Jose is around. OK, a journalist may have asked a question that led to a very honest answer, but I…