Nedum Onohua celebrated his 20th birthday in November by returning to the Manchester City team after spending almost a full year sidelined by injury. Posted January 15, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Without the money to splash out on big names in the transfer market, the Eastlands boss needs to bring on the young players in the Eastlands squad. Posted January 30, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Working day and night is all well and good. But can a Premiership boss really have his cake and eat it? Posted February 09, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Stuart Pearce's tactics in Holland demonstrated that motivation skills and wild rhetoric are just as (in)effective on the international stage as they were with Manchester City. Posted July 20, 2007 by David Peggs
In just 12 months Stuart Pearce has toppled from being touted to succeed Sven Goran Eriksson as England manager to fighting for his future at Eastlands. Posted March 13, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Even though Pearce's job at Manchester City looks secure for now, the axing of Fulham boss Coleman in the wake of City's win at Craven Cottage came as a shock. Posted April 13, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Pearce's men have accumulated a quarter of their total league points in their last four games - and now the only way is up. Posted April 11, 2007 by Alistair Murray
The Bolton boss's shock resignation has left chairman Phil Gartside wondering if there is a smell of poached fish around Eastlands. Manchester City boss Pearce doesn't seem to be worried. Posted May 01, 2007 by Alistair Murray
City could be as far up the Premiership table as 11th by 4.45pm this Saturday, or back down into the bottom five. Posted April 03, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Getting points on the board is vital for Pearce's Premiership strugglers, starting at the Riverside this Saturday, where Middlesbrough are undefeated in their last ten games. Posted March 17, 2007 by Alistair Murray
£500 to renew a season ticket at Eastlands? You'll get better value for your hard-earned money by watching paint dry in the kitchen. Posted March 06, 2007 by Lance Sandle
Long injury lists, speculation of a takeover and a manager seeminly unable to halt the slide. Welcome to Eastlands. Posted March 07, 2007 by Alistair Murray
City fans are frustrated at the lack of scoring power. US investment money might offer a quick fix, but can the blue half of Manchester afford to wait for their Academy kids to break through? Posted March 01, 2007 by Alistair Murray
The new England Under-21 boss may find two hats too many to wear as the battle to avoid the drop hots up. Posted February 04, 2007 by Real life News : Football
It's clear that there has been a changing of the guard among England's quickies. Are we saying goodbye to Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard? Posted March 26, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty
The Aussie leggie has announced his retirement and the cricket world - aside from opposition batsmen used to caning MacGill's long hops and full tosses all over the park - will not be losing too much sleep. Here was an international cricketer who should have been referred to a spin doctor. Posted June 03, 2008 by Craig Hackney
The rumour-go-round is in full swing as ever. Chelsea, Manchester City, Reading and Everton also feature in today's bulletin of football gossip. Posted November 09, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
He will never be in the same street as the spin wizard. He should be put out of his misery and Brad Hogg should be given his chance now. Posted November 20, 2007 by Craig Hackney
Forgotten man Tuffey earns a surprise Black Caps recall while NSW paceman Clark is unlucky to be left out of Australia's squad in favour of Shaun Tait. Posted February 14, 2007 by Michael Clough
An opening day thrashing at Chelsea and David James heading south; things can only get better for Stuart Pearce and co Posted September 11, 2006 by Lance Sandle
A draw against the Czech Republic was an indifferent start to the European Championship for Stuart Pearce's side. With Italy and Serbia to come, qualification for the next stage is in the balance. Posted June 12, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Stuart Pearce's faith in the fearless youngster has been reaping rewards as the Blues strive to finish the season on a high. Posted April 18, 2007 by Alistair Murray
Alan Pardew, Alan Curbishley, Stuart Pearce and Sam Allardyce . . . all candidates for the England job. Maybe we should have gone for another foreign coach after all. Posted March 21, 2007 by Smart Mart
Only Aston Villa have more players in Stuart Pearce's first Under-21 squad than the Gunners. Does the inclusion of Justin Hoyte and Theo Walcott not tell you something? Posted February 03, 2007 by Vikas V
The goals have dried up and the best players have left. The campaign is going to be a long hard slog for the blue side of Manchester Posted September 20, 2006 by Lance Sandle
A season-long ban should follow Ball's disgraceful attack on the Manchester United danger man - but you can be sure the FA will be just as cowardly in their punishment. Posted May 08, 2007 by Donna Gee
Stuart Pearce's young side have their eyes on European glory but most are playing for a Premier League future rather than for success on the international stage. Posted October 13, 2008 by Mark Hines
He may have the most dazzling skills in the game, but the Portuguese whiz-kid is also part of the diamond-earring brigade in fancy footwear which is ruining football for the next generation. Posted March 26, 2008 by Kenny Harper
England cricket coach Peter Moores has to put his trust in the likes of Ravi Bopara and Stuart Broad if the tourists are to come out on top. Posted November 29, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
Stuart Downing is not good enough and Aaron Lennon not experienced enough. What the England midfield needs is Barry on the left and Becks back on the right. Posted March 29, 2007 by www.avfcblog.com
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
Is working a 180-minute week such an exhausting task? The Blackburn Rovers star should have put his country first like everyone else in the Under-21 squad. Posted June 14, 2007 by Pete Lyons-McCarthy