Shaw once wrote that ‘some men are born kings; and some are born statesmen. The two are seldom the same’. In footballing parlance, a similar accusation might be levied at Jose Mourinho. There is no questioning his tactical ability. Whether proving his talent under a wide-brimmed sombrero in the footballing cauldrons of Mediterranean Europe, or […]
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Around 5PM today we will know which teams we are to face in the Group stages of the Champions League 2010/2011. Twenty-two sides have already qualified, these are now joined by the clubs who have got through via the play-offs, so all in all there will be 32 sides in the pot. Eight groups, four […]
We all know the behaviour of our wiley old boss when we are beaten and it’s a side of his character that really dissapoints me. Remember the falling out with Pardew, the constant refusal to shake the hand of managers like Fat Sam, Mark Hughes and others after their sides have ‘got in our faces’ and nicked […]
Well, his name is Sébastien Squillaci, born in Toulon, France on the 11th August 1980. He’s 6′ 1″ short and is a centre back – he was at Seville but now it looks like he will be on duty alongside Vermaelen, Koscielny or maybe even A.N. Other. His previous clubs have been Toulon, Monaco, Ajaccio, Lyon […]