Editorials

Just how can Walter Smith rescue Rangers’ season after such a disastrous and humiliating start? Last season’s Uefa Cup finalists find themselves out of Europe before the season has even begun. The prospect of a long season without Europe, watching Celtic playing in the glamorous and money-spinning Champions League, is just about as bad as […]

The Scottish referees have been given a temporary 39% pay rise whilst discussions continue about their actual settlement. This compromise means that the football will not be disrupted.I was quite shocked by the news that the start of the Scottish Premier League (SPL) season this weekend could have been delayed because of a strike threat […]

Whilst reading up for a piece on the pressure on football managers I came across a fascinating piece of scientific research from 2002. It certainly shows the level of pressure that our managers experience. Whilst many of us envy the jobs that these men have, they experience levels of stress that are not only higher […]

Emmanuel Adebayor has committed his future to Arsenal and that should come as a welcome relief to fans of the North London club.He was booed by some sections of the Arsenal support on Saturday when they took on Juventus, but there was much less booing and much more cheering during Sunday’s game against Real Madrid. […]

All is not well at Everton right now. Chief Executive Keith Wyness resigned, manager David Moyes has made his present unhappiness very public, Chairman Bill Kenwright has felt the need to make a statement about the lack of signings, the big money transfer of Andy Johnson might not go through and the players are not […]

Day 1 – Feyenoord Jubileum ToernooiCeltic 0-2 Tottenham HotspurFeyenoord 1-2 Borussia DortmundDavid Bentley took just 35 minutes to mark his Tottenham debut with a goal, as Spurs beat Celtic 2-0 in the opening match of the Feyenoord Jubilee Tournament.Spurs were good value for their victory in Rotterdam on Friday, dominating an entertaining pre-season friendly. Croatian […]

I didn’t jump on the bandwagon last season to criticise William Gallas in his role as captain at Arsenal. His reaction to events, particularly in the ‘Eduardo injury’ game at Birmingham, led to widespread condemnation of him and his temperament.I admired the way that manager Arsene Wenger stood by his captain at the time but […]

Here is a list of players that might set the Premier League alight this season. There are many more, but here are ten to keep your eye on. They are listed in club alphabetical order only;Ashley Young – Aston VillaMany people raised a quizzical eyebrow when Aston Villa parted with £9 million to prize Ashley […]

What chance do you think Tottenham Hotspur have of breaking into the top four of the Premier League during this coming season? In the past I would have said, “Absolutely none,” but under the current regime, I’m not sure.It seems that the latest recruit for Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane is likely to be […]

Robbie Keane says it is a dream come true for him to sign for Liverpool, the club he has loved since he was a boy.The £20.3 million signing from Tottenham says that he has always wanted to play for the team from Anfield. “I’ve been waiting for this day since I was a kid. I’m […]