Pardew for England?

Whilst it may not be the holiday destination that many English tourists would have chosen, their tickets can at least be booked with a sigh of relief that Fabio Capello guided England through their last qualifying campaign under his command, relatively unscathed.

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Arsene Wenger’s five greatest managerial rivals

Arsene Wenger completed 15 years as manager of Arsenal a fortnight ago. And, in those 15 years, he has had several interesting battles with various managers. While very few of those have been on personal fronts, he fought with fellow managers over trophies, tactics, refereeing and approach to football. So let us take a look at what I consider his greatest five rivals. 

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United January Signings? (Yes Rumours Already)

Recently I have heard little rumours here and there about January transfer targets for Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Completing To the Lane and Back's back four is Cameroon international Benoit Assou-Ekotto.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Younes Kaboul

Ledley King's current defensive partner Younes Kaboul is the next player to be analysed by To the Lane and Back.

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Wales continue revival with hasten Speed

As England did their best to betray any optimism that may have occurred to any fan before, or that may have come flooding in with a delightfully efficient first 40 minutes in Podgorica before the self-destruct button was so wilfully pressed, it was easy to miss the other game in group G, that of Switzerland’s visit to Wales with the away team still in contention for the runners-up spot, aiming to set-up an effective play off with Montenegro who were busy erasing any hopes that Fabio Capello has a team correctly equipped for Euro 2012.

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Vile Football Chants Must Stop

One thing has sprung to my mind recently that has to be eradicated from our  football terraces, it's the abysmal and sickening chants that people use against race, religion, and the deceased.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Ledley King

The third player to fall under the To the Lane and Back spotlight belongs to club captain, and fan favourite, Ledley King.

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Qualification In Sight As Three Lions Head To Montenegro.docx

England are just one point away from qualification for the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine. But that precious point will be tough to obtain against a resilient Montenegro side.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Kyle Walker

Part two of To the Lane and Back's review of Spurs best XI and today, we will look at blossoming young right-back Kyle Walker.

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Van der Vaart or Defoe?

I do not think that this is such a big deal, and that this a great headache for Redknapp to have. Perhaps it doesn’t even have to be a headache.

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Spurs best XI in depth: Brad Friedel

Seeing as the international break is upon football fans, To the Lane and Back will take this opportunity to analyse what is perceived to be Tottenham's strongest starting XI, one player at a time.

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I hate football, I hate football!

I get scared watching horror films. I remember watching Nightmare on Elm Street behind my sofa, too scared to look. I remember looking in the mirror trying to see if I was brave enough to say “Candyman” five times to see if it really does come to life, but stopping after three just in case. But, nothing prepares you for the fear of watching me beloved Arsenal defend!

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England looking strong going onwards from Montenegro

With the usual chaos and controversy of the Premier League suspended for a weekend, England travel to Montenegro for the culmination of their group G campaign seeking a solitary point to take them into next year’s European Championships.

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Can Spurs really be London's best in 2012?

Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul believes that the club can challenge both Arsenal and Chelsea as London's best team this year.

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