The former Wolves defender has played both out of position and out of his skin and stood out as Goodison’s best during the past season. Posted May 25, 2008 by Ed Bottomley

Without doubt, the Spanish striker is world-class - but even he can't manage another full season on his own up front. Rafa Benitez will have to put his hand in his pocket to find a partner for his goal machine. Posted July 16, 2008 by Iestyn Stevens

As ever, it's pretty predictable who'll be Scottish champions this season - pick one from two. But Hibs, Dundee United and Motherwell could throw up one or two surprises... Posted July 21, 2008 by scott nairns

Press officers, footballers wives and expensive hairstyles -- is this what football has come to? Posted September 28, 2006 by Mark Rivlin

When Derby and West Brom walk out on the fresh Wembley turf on Monday, they will do so knowing a coveted place in the most prestigious league in the world is probably just 90 minutes away. Thank the Lord for the play-offs. Posted May 25, 2007 by Mark Apostolou