As football doctrines go, the 4-4-2 formation is ingrained into the psyche. But this formation is out of date and Fabio Capello’s England need to realise this fact. Dan Bailey explores the Italian’s options for a new and revitalised England team.
It has been a vintage Premier League season and with a fresh influx of cash, a record amount of money was spent in the summer of 2007. Footballing World picks out the five best signings from last year.
Mike Martin runs down Spain’s Euro 2008 squad - including surprises in the striker department.
Pepe Reina 5
At fault for the opening goal of the evening as Diaby’s stinging shot somehow deflected in off the Spanish stopper.
Intrepid Liverpool ensure Arsenal fall short again
Player Ratings: Arsenal
Jamie […]
So, another Liverpool versus Chelsea semi-final awaits a disappointed neutral spectator who will still have in mind the dour clashes these pair have regularly fought out over the last few […]
Fernando Torres has proven to be worth every penny as Liverpool’s search for a prolific forward came to an end with the Spaniard’s entrance. Yet after a trophyless season, Torres needs to help guide the club to Premier League glory in 2009 if his time at Anfield is to be heralded a success.
1. Not bad losers, just can’t accept defeat
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and assistant Carlos Queiroz will be deserving of their FA charges, if and when they are handed […]
It’s a familiar tale for Rafa Benitez and Liverpool.
Once again, Benitez finds himself in the position of relying on Europe to redeem his club’s season.
It worked magnificently in 2004/05, and […]