Tevez highlights problems of player power Jan05

Post Christmas cull ...

Yesterday’s sackings of Chris Hutchings, Phil Parkinson and Paul Simpson, by their respective clubs concluded a remarkable seven days, during which seven managers in the football league, lost their jobs. There are...

Hughton dismissal underlines difficulties of managing Dec07

Hughton dismissal un...

I am often asked if i am looking to return to football management. Newcastle’s sacking of Chris Hughton, with them lying 11th in the Premier League, reminds me why I am in no rush. Of course I can relate to this...

Why Madrid’s Cynicism Deserves Punishment Dec02

Why Madrid’s C...

UEFA’s action, in punishing Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho, for the farcical time -wasting episode against Ajax was a welcome step. Of course players have got themselves a deliberate yellow card before, that...