Author: Ben
All at Sea and in Search of an Even Keel
As a Newcastle fan, I’ve become used to my team being labelled a “crisis club“. So thank heavens for Portsmouth, who in 2009/10 - just as we were quietly enjoying our renaissance out of the spotlight during an enforced spell in the second tier - were imploding in quite spectacular fashion and stealing away all the headlines.
It’s hard to believe that as recently as November 2008 Pompey …
Score Draw
Amusing news from St Mary’s, where there were signs that League 1 favourites Southampton - free of the shackles of a hefty points deficit - may be getting too big for their boots.
Saints have decided, in their infinite wisdom, to impose a severe restriction on unofficial photographers, which on Saturday included the Plymouth Herald. Not to be forced into shelling out for official pictures, editor Bill Martin was …
Birds of a (Ruffled) Feather
It’s not often that Cardiff and Swansea could be seen to be united, unless it’s in regard to their mutual hatred of each other. But now, as unlikely as it may seem, there’s a suggestion that they may actually join forces - though, with David James signing for Bristol City, it wouldn’t be the first improbable alliance the Championship has seen this new season.
The reason a spirit of …
Max Making the Grade(l) at Leeds
No doubt whatsoever who was man of the match in yesterday’s friendly between Leeds and Wolves at Elland Road: Max Gradel. With his diminutive stature, low centre of gravity, pace and nimble feet, the Ivorian is reminiscent of a younger Shaun Wright-Phillips and tortured his marker with callous ease. It was he who opened the scoring, seizing upon a loose clearance and lashing home a fabulous shot from 25 yards…
Quote of the Day
“What a difference a game makes… David James’ last competitive match was England’s World Cup clash against Germany - seen by millions. His next competitive (we use the word loosely) match after joining Bristol City is Millwall at home. Former Three Lions to the Lions in one swoop. Marvellous.”
Saturday’s Sun (don’t ask why I was reading it - not sure myself) reacts to the news of David James’ move …