Tagged: Everton

Football FanCast columnist Joe Jennings reflects on a positive season for Everton football club and feels that thanks to David Moyes, they have finally banished the dark days of the 90s.

This season we have undoubtedly, considering the size of our squad and resources climbed the mountain but have we yet scaled the peak?

Tagged: Arsenal

Football FanCast columnist Billy Pearson is fed up of the constant rumour and speculation around N5 and the apparent double standards shown by some players.

If there was one common theme that seemed to be drifting out of the Emirates all season then it is that Thierry Henry's departure had lifted a real burden off his teammates and galvanised them all to perform. I personally never understood this as a supporter or comprehend the whole idea that one player could simply alienate the rest of his teammates. Surely you look to Henry as one of the finest strikers in Europe and the one man you can rely on to deliver? I would find that kind of comforting despite any such feelings or possible loathing for the man. At the end of the day you are paid money to win trophies for your football club, not make friends - I'm sure Gallas and Lehmann isn't number one on most Christmas card lists, but you know they will do a job for you.

Tagged: Championship

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reacts to the news that Luigi De Canio has left his beloved Queens Park Rangers.

So, as the QPR rollercoaster takes an unexpected turn less than a week after the season finished, once again fans everywhere are waiting with baited breath for the next twist and turn as they do their best to enjoy the ride.

Tagged: Premiership

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone feels that Kevin Keegan made a valid point and feels his words can be levied at a lot of other clubs.

Kevin Keegan is very much an enigma in football and you really either love or loath him. I personally have great admiration and respect for the man for the simple reason that in the modern day game it is rare that you are treated to honesty. There are no flies on Kevin Keegan, no false promises, no 5yr plans - a man who is desperate to bring success to a football club and realises that he hasn't the resources at present to achieve it. What is so wrong about that?

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey argues that while Keegan will remain in his job, he must be held to account for his comments denouncing his Newcastle side's chances of breaking into the top four.

Kevin Keegan's bizarre comments this week made interesting reading for the press, but I can't imagine how they went down on those that pay to watch at St James Park every other Saturday. Though accurate - for Newcastle are light years behind the top four - his comments must have been as welcome as a Sunderland shirt on your birthday.

Tagged: Premiership

Football FanCast columnist David Mooney looks into the psyche of the modern day player and wonders what is their actual ambition - to become a bit part winner or a club legend.

As the summer transfer window closes in, like a Heat magazine journalist to the front door of Amy Winehouse, the rumours of who's going where and for how much increase tenfold. And most of the rumours are about as reliable as the polling figures for the state of Florida.

Tagged: Premiership, Wigan

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey looks at the situation regarding the extra pressure being placed on Steve Bruce to ensure that his Wigan side put up a fight on Sunday and wonders if there are more sinister forces at work.

Under Paul Jewell Wigan had lost all 20 of their meetings with the big four since promotion in 2005, but since Steve Bruce took over the club have shared points at Anfield and Stamford Bridge, as well as holding Arsenal at the JJB Stadium.

Tagged: Premiership

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Tagged: Tottenham

Football FanCast columnist Fanos Kyriacou would be sad to see Dimitar Berbatov leave the Lane as he is the epitome of everything you would want to see as a football fan.

There have been many articles written and views expressed about the future of Dimitar Berbatov, is he staying, is he going? Should we try to keep him or should we cash in now? There are good arguments for both and each argument certainly has its merits but like most Spurs fans I have had enough and want the whole saga to end so here are my final comments on the matter and I have promised myself not to mention it again after this.

Tagged: Arsenal

Football FanCast columnist Billy Pearson looks at the departure of Mathieu Flamini and wonders if Arsene Wenger found himself caught between a rock and a hard place back in January.

Arsene Wenger must look back to January 2008 with about as much fondness as you would on hearing news of a dead relative. A combination of wrong decisions, broken promises and player power has constituted in a downturn of fortunes and surrender our hope of honours this season and has left some sections of the Arsenal faithful questioning the wisdom of the ‘professor'.