Alex_Dimond's Recent Posts

Will Arsene Wenger now swallow his pride in pursuit of success?

Alex_Dimond — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:22:29 +0000

As Arsene Wenger faces the first real criticism of his Arsenal managerial career, Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond wonders if the Frenchman is prepared to make the changes required to bring success back to the Emirates.

They say that Rome wasn't built in a day, and few would argue that it didn't take Arsene Wenger a whole lot longer than that to build the Arsenal we have seen over the last few years.

Man City's jewel illustrates why they are destined for success

Alex_Dimond — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:42:41 +0000

Football Fancast columnist Alex Dimond watched another Robinho masterclass last night - and believes the Brazilian illustrates how Manchester City are destined for success.

The Abu Dhabi revolution is yet to fully take hold in the blue half of Manchester, but Brazilian striker Robinho continues to show that, when it does, it could very well transform England's footballing hierarchy.

Spurs' resurgence simply 'made in England'

Alex_Dimond — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:36:46 +0000

Football Fancast columnist Alex Dimond believes the emerging English influence around White Hart Lane has been vital to recent results -and will only lead to an exciting future for the club.

What a difference a couple of weeks can make. While the rest of the Premiership have slowly been moving to a more and more continental mode of operation over the past few years, in one clinical strike Tottenham moved in the opposite direction, handing the keys to Harry "Wheeler Dealer" Redknapp - and who can argue with the results so far?

Is Arsenal star only saying what the fans are all thinking?

Alex_Dimond — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:58:28 +0000

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond wonders if Emmanuel Adebayor concerns are shared by supporters.

With most Arsenal fans still in shock after the barely believable events of Wednesday night's 4-4 draw with Tottenham, striker Emmanuel Adebayor yesterday went on record to say what all the home fans must have been thinking.

Has Spurs finally unearthed the man to take them to the promised land?

Alex_Dimond — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:50:20 +0000

Football FanCast columnist Alex Dimond wonders if it will prove seventh time lucky for Spurs chairman Dan Levy.

Daniel Levy, Tottenham's chairman, has seen more than his fair share of managers during his seven year tenure at the helm of the North London club - but in Harry Redknapp, he believes he has finally found the manager capable of taking the club into the top four.