Toothless And Shambolic At The Back: Why Fulham Are Already Down And Out

Felix Magath’s Fulham side remain at the foot of the table following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat against fellow relegation strugglers Cardiff City, and I think that is where they will stay.

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Is it time to credit Steve Bruce?

Several years ago I wrote a piece lambasting Sunderland under Steve Bruce and how he would never move the club forward – it is now probably time that I gave the now Hull City manager the credit that he deserves.

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Do Fulham Have Reason To Worry?

Things have been largely joyous at Craven Cottages for a number of year now, yet there are murmurings that the waters might just be set to get a little choppy.

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3 Premier League Strikers In Need Of A Good Season

“This is our year” is a phrase often associated with Liverpool fans and their dreams of winning the Premier League title.  Although it is early days, the Reds have made their most convincing start to a season in years, sitting top of the table as the only team to win all three of their games.  The Anfield club, however, are not the only ones in need of a convincing campaign…

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Which Premier League Club Will Take A Punt On Darren Bent This Summer?

With the regular England international seeming to be on his way out of Aston Villa this summer, after seemingly to be exiled from the starting XI under Paul Lambert, who will stump up the cash for Darren Bent?

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Darren Bent: broken goal machine or out of use?

Darren Bent’s time at Villa Park appears to be coming to an end.  Now 29 years of age, will regular playing time see him back amongst the goals?

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Three reasons Darren Bent and Newcastle could be a match made in heaven

Out of favour Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has been linked with Alan Pardew’s Newcastle side for a couple of weeks now and Newcastle hope they can complete the signing in the near future. Bent has struggled to find a place in the first team at Villa Park due to the form of Christian Benteke which meant he only made 16 appearances all season. So it would appear that now would be a good time for Darren Bent to move on and Newcastle could be the perfect destination for the striker.

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Can a striker be too direct for his own good?

I was thinking about everything a classic goal scoring striker does and it never really changes no matter what country or league they're in, but can it be a downside, too?

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Why Hull should look to sign Shaun Maloney and Darren Bent (Video)

It was a fantastic season for Hull City as they regained their Premier League status which they lost in 2010.

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Does Andy Carroll represent value for money?

As a Spaniard myself, I'm a huge fan of intricate, "tiki-taka" football and all those who entertain us with their movement, skill and so on. 

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Premier League side to take huge hit on striker

 

I feel a bit sorry for Darren Bent, not much has gone right for the (former) England front man in the last few years.

The Mail reports that despite the possibility of their top scorer

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Could John Carew return to save Villa's season? (video)

33-year-old Norwegian John Carew failed to prove his fitness during a trial with Italian giants Inter Milan last week, sparking rumours that 6ft 5in striker could be set for a return to Villa Park.

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Top Five Worst January Transfers

Happy New Year. As resolutions are broken and Christmas decorations come down, the sense of hope that the January transfer window offers a football fan is at least some comfort at a bleak time of year.

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Hell Bent on scoring more (Video)

Darren Bent is certainly a proven goal getter but is his time up at Villa Park set for an early end?

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January Transfer Window Fast Approaching

The January transfer window is fast approaching and the rumours are beginning to mount. The same old usual names are in the mix but there are some new names being thrown into the mix.

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