Archive for 2008
The Monday Miscellany
Mike Martin on the Uefa Cup’s lasting legacy, Ligue 1’s monotonous monopoly and scintillating Spaniard Albert Riera.
Road to South Africa - African Qualifying Draw
Mike Martin runs the rule over the African World Cup qualifying draw as 20 nations scrap for five slots.
Coming Soon, ‘Mourinho’ the sequel
Could Jose Mourinho return to England? And if so, where? Oli Dinsmore evaluates the options.
The Monday Miscellany
Mike Martin on Argentina’s plight, Dirk Kuyt’s revival, why Martin Jol should still be at Tottenham and the politics in French football.
Trapattoni’s Irish revival gathers pace
Jonathan O’Shea analyses Giovanni Trapattoni’s start to life as coach of Republic of Ireland.
Capello makes World Cup qualification look easy again
Fabio Capello’s reign began slowly but England have since shone in World Cup qualifying, a return to the days of Sven-Goran Eriksson when progressing into major tournaments was always a facile task.
The Midweek Melée
Mike Martin on England v Belarus, Fernando Torres’ injury while on Spain duty, why Turkey must be at World Cup 2010 and next year’s Uefa Under-21 European Championship.
Pain for Liverpool, but Uefa were right to punish Atlético
Liverpool fans will suffer, but Uefa were completely right to stamp down on the aysmal behaviour of some of Atlético Madrid’s supporters.
