Footyette Thoughts
Is it time for AVB to learn to admit his mistakes?
Sandro was sick and let’s be honest at full time the majority of Tottenham Hotspur fans probably felt like echoing the Brazilian’s sentiments. A drubbing – and make no mistake that is exactly what it was – occurred at the Etihad...read more »
Does football even want pride and passion anymore?
Several recent incidents have brought into the spotlight the attempt to squeeze every ounce of pride and passion from supporters. At half-time during the recent Aston Villa - Cardiff City game a Villa fan nipped to the loo. On hearing a...read more »
Football Referees A Law Unto Themselves ?
Twice in one week Cardiff City were involved in dubious goal debacles, the first of which was the Chelsea goal that wasn't - twice. Cardiff City were leading 1-0, when David Marshall - about to clear his lines with a long goal...read more »
Could the revival of Torres be Mourinho’s biggest achievement?
Beating Barcelona to the Liga title with a record 100 points, winning the treble with Inter Milan and winning the league with Chelsea for the first time in 50 years. All massive achievements for Jose Mourinho, but could he be...read more »
Armbands are all well and good but it’s time for serious UEFA action
How long is it going to be before UEFA take some serious action against the racial abuse suffered by black players? They may have their fancy armbands or their little flags, but until football’s governing body actually decide to stand up...read more »
More money than sense seems to be a growing trend in football
One of my Nan's sayings has been ringing in my ears recently, the one she'd use about someone who had bought something they had no real idea how to work. Something that she considered 'above them' for instance: one of my great...read more »
The decline and relegation of Doncaster Belles
Having played football for Birmingham City Ladies in the eighties, I admit to having a soft spot for Doncaster Belles, who dominated women’s football during this period. Although there was no Premier division at this time, they were well respected and...read more »
Does being a female make it harder to be a football fan?
I’ve been a season ticket holder at Upton Park for around 7 years now, and I’m lucky that I sit surrounded by amazing people who know I’m quite serious about the game. However, every now and then I get a bit...read more »
One direction, time for a change!
Football lags painfully behind the times with the place it allows a woman to take. Sian Massey, Karen Brady, Delia Smith - most football supporters would be hard pressed to name any other women in top flight football... The only other name...read more »
What makes a top player?
When writing an article on why I felt Ronaldo was the best player in the world, just a shade ahead of Messi, it got me to thinking – exactly how had I come to this conclusion – yes I know...read more »
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