Clippity Klopp
As news comes through of the imminent beatification of Claudio Ranieri, we tried to get an interview with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to discuss his side’s loss to the reborn…
Baggies unwrapped
West Bromwich Albion are in the media limelight. No, really. And nothing to do with former heroes Jeff Astle, Tony ‘Bomber’ Brown or even Peter Odemwhinger who of course became…
Tales catches up for an exclusive with Poch
This morning we caught up this with the Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino after his team’s impressive win against Fulham in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup…
The Microphobic Mourinho
José Mourinho knows what he is doing. Why would anyone question this, ever? José studied sports science at the Technical University of Lisbon and was quickly able to apply his…
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:…
Watford: yellow, blue – hey, could that be a green light?
“Think Watford, think dreary Home Counties town on the railway line to, er, Milton Keynes” No, no that’s won’t work. “Think Watford, think George Michael” No. Let George rest in…
Karanka defends, as always
Aitor Karanka, the manager of Middlesbrough FC, was unhappy after seeing his side lose to West Ham United on Saturday – especially after Stuani had scored a goal – and…
Dyche/Barton: the interview
Valuing Joey Barton’s experience and off-field contribution as well his debunking of the theorem that ‘walls have ears,’ successfully proving instead that they have holes in their feet, Sean Dyche…
Does defending begin at 40?
Many people will tell you, as you approach the end of your 39th year on earth that ‘life begins at 40.’ Maybe this is meant as a timely self-serving kind…
Blowing bubbles or singing les bleus?
The headline no West Ham United fan wanted to read: “Mark Noble rejects big-money move to China.” No, it wasn’t that. “Simone Zaza turns down opportunity to reprise role of…