Good on you, Paul Sturrock


It was news that shocked and appalled Southend United fans last week when it emerged that Paul Sturrock had been shown the exit door at Roots Hall.
It was news that shocked and appalled Southend United fans last week when it emerged that Paul Sturrock had been shown the exit door at Roots Hall.
There is always something special about a player who spends their entire career with one club.
After a promising start to life under Martin O'Neill 18 months ago, Sunderland are now struggling to secure to their safety in the Premier League.
When it was confirmed earlier this week that Zlatan Ibrahimovic's two game Champions League ban will be reduced to one, fans of the powerful Swede were understandably ecstatic.
Following the sacking of Brian McDermott earlier this month, football fans were both shocked and appalled.
It's awfully cliched, but Belgium are boasting a Golden Generation of superstars at present.
It's the worst thing to have ever happened in international football. No, forget Paul Gascoigne's miss at Euro '96, nor is it Frank Lampard's goal that never was at the 2006 World Cup.
Following the quotes of Jose Mourinho over the weekend, speculation has been rife that he is set to return to Chelsea.
Second season syndrome is often a difficult trait for any club to overcome.
It's a well thought out conundrum that many a Tottenham Hotspur fan comes across from time to time, this season especially.
Managers are starting off their careers younger and younger than many had in the past.
“Hmmm what football to watch this weekend. Premier League? No, it's the international break. Serie A? No, it's the international break. La Liga? No, it's the international break. International break. International break. International break!”
As the games great strikers continue to establish themselves to stunning effect, it's no shock to see football's biggest spending sides take an interest in the likes of Radamel Falcao and Edinson Cavani, just two examples if you will.
So, it was made official on Tuesday morning that Michael Owen will retire from football at the end of the season.
For a team that is currently sitting 9th in the Premier League, playing football that is winning the plaudits and a manager cooler than ice, you'd understand why Swansea City are quickly becoming the second team of every football fan.