Tomorrow afternoon, West Ham United face Reading at Upton Park in a game they may not have thought would be so hugely important just a few months ago. Whatever the result, however, there is a deeper discussion taking place in east London about the methods of one particular manager.
Sam Allardyce has presented himself as a solutions man, his recent interviews pointing to the failure of “the West Ham way”. …
The churches, mosques and temples were first to go. The commanders of the invading forces of Zorgon Five were suspicious of these places of worship and their potential to mobilise large numbers of people in a short space of time. So they were obliterated.
It didn’t take long. Neither did much of the destruction of Earth, in fairness. After all, they had invaded on a Thursday. The nerds that control …
Aidy Boothroyd could be forgiven for casting a wistful eye towards the likes of Swansea City’s Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert of Norwich City - two young managers who are the flavour of the season following their successful adaptation to the Premier League. It could have been him.
Or could it have? When Watford were promoted under his charge, everything seemed rosy. But Boothroyd soon forged a reputation for workmanlike, …
“Project” is generally perceived as a dirty word in English football, particularly in the lower leagues. It is usually employed as justification for short-term failure or overly extravagant expenditure. When things go wrong, everyone needs to pull together and believe in the project. When things go right, it’s just called winning…
proj·ect [n. proj-ekt, -ikt; v. pruh-jekt]
noun
1. something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
2. a …
It offers you hope. It plunges you into despair. The strength of its grip increases the longer the sun stays in the sky each evening. Until the dreaded mathematical impossibility comes into play. Then it’s all over. It’s PO the PO and it’s an obsession throughout the Football League at this time of year. If your team are currently between seventh and twelfth in their division, you probably know exactly …
Ben: Sounds like an interesting read - and a useful companion-piece to Tony...
sean smith: Brilliant article. Shared. COYS...
Steve: C.f. Phil Neville on MOTD2 talking about Rosicky's audacious blind pas...
Steve: Excellent article....
Winch: An enjoyable read. I'm not sure they bring back any good memories, but...
