Author: Lloyd
The Watford Way is Smallfry Compared to the Game’s Real Problems
Last week, Watford were likened to “a young super hero coming to terms with his new-found powers”.
And I’m sick of reading such nonsense.
It’s nothing personal. I like Watford. I’ve enjoyed trips to Vicarage Road a couple of times; their fans are good value; and I’ve always liked the bright shade of yellow they use on their kit. Pushed, I’d also prefer to be a Hornet than …
How Low Will Phil Brown Stoop Before He Gets a Job?
We’ve swung both ways on these pages as regards Phil Brown.
In assessing his League One bound Preston side towards the end of 2011-12, my co-editor presented the defence, arguing that he’s “guilty of nothing more than being occasionally annoying”. Give the man a break, dissenters were told.
On the other hand, Ben – TTU’s resident Geordie – offered a retort, describing Brown as nothing more than “a …
Fortunes Collide for Plymouth Argyle and John Sheridan
It’s a well worn cliché that the period over Christmas and New Year is a crucial one for professional football clubs in England. With 5 games played in the space of just two weeks, it can define a season.
Sadly for Plymouth Argyle supporters, 2012-13’s festive fortnight was abysmal. Having picked up just 2 points from the 15 available, the Pilgrims now find themselves in the League Two relegation …
Torquay in Sore Need of an O’Kane
Today, the focus of your average Football League supporter will probably be on Henning Berg and Sean O’Driscoll, sacked after 2 and 5 months in their jobs respectively.
Back in reality, however, this correspondent’s attention has turned to Devon’s perennial bridesmaids, Torquay United, whose Boxing Day visit to Plymouth offered a useful barometer for both team’s progress since the corresponding fixture in 2011-12, played out on a similarly …