The national boss's inability to handle the egos of many of his England squad, and to find an effective midfield balance, has damaged his chances of survival. Posted October 22, 2007 by gary coulson
The Anfield captain showed support for Gerard Houllier and Steve McClaren when they were in difficulty. So why is he so reticent when it comes to Rafa Benitez? Posted November 28, 2007 by Jaimie Kanwar
Agents bad, accountants good is the mantra of Lord Stevens' inquiry. The paper trail has missed the goal and will simply lead to more regulation with fewer wrongdoers caught. Posted December 23, 2006 by Stuart Stratford
Two months extension for transfers inquiry Posted October 03, 2006 by Reuters
With injuries reducing the field for the league's top personal award, here's a look at who's left in the race. Posted March 06, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
A few alleged dodgy deals in football? Get real, you can't run a multi-billion pound game without a bit of George Cole, know what I'm sayin'? Posted June 16, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
A friendly pub argument prompted this author to list his current Top 10 NBA players - but it's doubtful if it will stop the arguments! Posted December 05, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
Worldwide basketball fever has given a much-needed blood transfusion to the NBA. Greg Varkonyi highlights a group of young hopefuls who might just make the league in the near future. Posted January 16, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi
The Lord Stevens reports on bungs and transfers has named names - and English football is knocked back on its heels. Posted June 15, 2007 by Philip Smith
After his latest disaster in management, the man with more highs and lows in his career than most is looking for yet another job. Would you want him in charge at your club? Posted May 02, 2008 by Graham Fisher
The goalless draw in Ramat Gan only served to strengthen the view that Steve McClaren has lost the plot. Posted March 25, 2007 by Philip Smith
Following Steve McClaren's departure, that would be the sensible move as England try to get back on track. Posted November 23, 2007 by Orion Assante
Steve McClaren has been sacked after England's latest comedy show. So, as the song goes, let's all drink to the death of a clown. Posted November 22, 2007 by CK CK
He's been a key player in England's most consistent team over the past 12 months, yet manager Steve McClaren continues to ignore the Liverpool winger Posted September 01, 2007 by Thomas Norgaard
Now that his honeymoon with the sports hacks is over, the national coach is about to fall foul of the fans. Posted November 15, 2006 by Stuart Stratford
Even in India they appreciate the importance of Scouser Stevie G to the Liverpool cause. As far as they're concerned, he's irreplaceable. Posted July 16, 2008 by Mohit Goyal
Steve McClaren has been on a loser ever since he took the job. With the Premier League's big four fielding only a handful of English players between them, we need to start taking the emphasis off importing talent. Posted November 02, 2007 by Mike Smith
Is it time for Steve McClaren to give Barry a regular run-out in midfield? The form book says 'yes' - but is Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard the right man to partner the Aston Villa star? Posted October 11, 2007 by Oscar Alphara
After a dismal performance against Croatia, Steve McClaren and his England flops are out of Euro 2008. It's time for the FA to beg Jose to come back and restore the nation's pride. Posted November 22, 2007 by David Combe
Problems galore for the Kop. Only one man can save them from another Premier League disappointment - the former England manager. Posted January 04, 2008 by Samir Brandao
The Anfield talisman says that when he's 32, he doesn't want to still be talking about winning the title 'next season'. So is he considering his future? Posted March 03, 2008 by Sean Maloney
He did it with Middlesbrough. He nearly did it with England. And when Avram Grant gets his P45, he is the boss Chelsea should turn to ... Posted March 04, 2008 by Samir Brandao
Fans are starting to vent their collective doubts about Avram Grant and the sugar daddy is twitching. The quiet and unassuming assistant manager with ties to Stamford Bridge's past and present might be the solution. Posted October 01, 2007 by Mark Apostolou
Footballers all over Europe can put their feet up for a few weeks every winter while ours slog on through the mud. No wonder we're not at Euro 2008. Posted April 25, 2008 by Ross Findlater
At 23, the youngster is making great strides up the world rankings, and certainly putting the men's game on the map in a country dominated in the past by women. Posted March 04, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
The England paceman has taken loads of wickets since becoming a father and his only problem at the moment can be cured with a spell at county level. Posted March 22, 2008 by Harriet Marlow
The England manager's spin on poor performances would do Shane Warne proud. But time is running out and the fans are not prepared to be taken for a ride. Posted September 08, 2007 by gary coulson
It's quite simple really. Kidnap and brainwash them, change their features with plastic surgery, hand them a white shirt - and Euro 2008 will be England's! Posted April 02, 2007 by Justin Ng
The England coach is presiding over a miserable set of results. It's time to start thinking which players are surplus to requirements - enter the Chelsea midfielder. Posted March 25, 2007 by Tom Harness
Why did the England boss field a team of 11 right-footed players against Spain when he had left-footed options like Stuart Downing and Gareth Barry waiting on the bench? Posted February 11, 2007 by Michael Pudney
There'll be some big-money buys at Anfield this summer, but Benitez is banking on a new youth system to save millions. Posted June 02, 2007 by Tom Harness
The Croatian players don't need Ferraris and advertising contracts. Pulling on the national shirt was enough incentive for them to show the overpaid English flops how to play football. Posted November 21, 2007 by Mark Rivlin