tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213437052011-12-15T02:34:09.490ZOur sideways look at English and Scottish professional football. We point our spotlight at current football news from around the UK and disuss the facts of the day.Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1143816261284260742006-03-31T15:44:00.000+01:002006-03-31T15:44:21.360+01:00

I could read this Villa site all day, the bloke takes some things seriously, but boy does he take the p*ss well too! Great to see someone not take himself too seriously for a change.

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1143135792268186052006-03-23T17:43:00.000Z2006-03-23T17:43:12.316Z

This is fantastic, what a legend.

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138805126738533802006-02-01T14:45:00.000Z2006-02-01T14:45:33.496Z

Goodness me, this guy is great at the angry rant jobs! Must admit I can't stand listening to O'Leary, all he ever does is say errrm, or moans. What is wrong with him looking happy to be at Aston Villa? Awful chairman aside, they have a great deal going for them.I can see why the Leeds fans were so happy to see the back of the man.

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138656249800438832006-01-30T21:24:00.000Z2006-01-30T21:24:09.820Z

Hats off to those Torquay fans travelling the 6000 miles up from the netherworld that is Devon to the chilly North West on a Tuesday night. These will be the same hardy souls who got as far as Knutsford in Cheshire over Christmas before learning that the match had been called off.I wish Stockport County was awash with dosh as that I were Chairman as I would pay their admittance into the ground

AndyBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190579873030169848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138655179600748852006-01-30T21:06:00.000Z2006-01-30T21:06:19.600Z

After a member of staff at Liverpool’s John Lennon airport phoned in to the cities radio station reporting that he had seen Jermain Defoe arrive there, speculation about where, what, why and how are rife. With the arrival of Robbie Fowler at Anfield only days ago it is thought that if his visit was football related, that Goodison Park would have been the England strikers destination.

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138566165996169142006-01-29T20:22:00.000Z2006-01-29T20:22:46.030Z

The Merseyside Blues held the Premiership Champions, Chelsea, to a 1 all draw at the weekend with the replay coming a week on Wednesday at Stanford Bridge. It going to be much harder for Everton to get a result away from home but I wouldn't rule anything out, especially in a week where the Premiership saw Robbie Fowler return to Anfield. This article (published on the Vital Chelsea site) is

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138565533271913762006-01-29T20:12:00.000Z2006-01-29T20:25:04.423Z

Quite rightly there are some angry Leeds fans posting their thoughts about this article on the Vital Football Liverpool web site. Now I'm not sure if this is standard practise in player transfers and contracts, but I am sure that having a laugh at the expense of a proud football team who have had an unbelievable few years is not good form.Surely Jimmy should be asking the questions about the

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138564887810768152006-01-29T20:01:00.000Z2006-01-29T20:01:27.960Z

I'm sure the signing of Robbie Fowler earlier this week amazed us all. A poll on the vital Liverpool web site suggest that over 65% didn't want him back. The poll now updated asks if was the right thing to do, funnily enough 60+% think it was... Make your minds up lads!I've noticed that in every article written about this matter refer to Robbie Fowler as "The countries most natural goal scorer".

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138287640781088392006-01-26T15:00:00.000Z2006-01-26T15:00:40.840Z

Have to agree, players - especially former heroes - should never go back to their former clubs. Mind you, the writer does contradict himself slightly by wishing they had signed Owen!

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138286686849054822006-01-26T14:44:00.000Z2006-01-26T14:44:46.983Z

This is what I call a news round up, saved me loads of time going to all the different news sites, if this is a regular feature, I'll be keeping a close eye on it!

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138233216794398702006-01-25T23:53:00.000Z2006-01-25T23:53:36.793Z

The guys over at Vital Football Charlton (as I'm sure many others are) are having a good debate about the likely succession to Sven after the world cup.It's that wide open for any manager to take up the role that only a foolish man would back any name with money. If you have inside info, or a strong hunch post your thoughts on this discussion debate!

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138232809828794152006-01-25T23:46:00.000Z2006-01-25T23:46:49.960Z

I believe every word of this article. I like to think I'm a good judge of character and I certainly think he is enjoying himself at Liverpool. I think he greatly admires Stephen Gerrard and knows he is playing in a world class team. The Liverpool fans are superb supporters and when he does score for the team it's clear how much it means to him. Lets hope he keeps fit and Rafa plays him because I

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138144496036572432006-01-24T23:14:00.000Z2006-01-24T23:14:56.146Z

Yet another article from Manchester City that outline the quality of sports journalism on the Vital Football Sports Network. It's great to see the banter between fans of Chelsea and Manchester City at the foot of the article.As a neautral supporter and fan of Shaun Wright Philips I can see the point of both sides. I'm tending to lean towards the view point of Manchester City though. We really

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138105628037218292006-01-24T12:15:00.000Z2006-01-24T12:27:08.113Z

I see Nicky Weaver is weding his way back over the Snake Pass from Sheffield to Manchester. Weaver returns to Manchester City after mixed fortunes at Wednesday.I just dont get it? This lad was gold dust for a season and a bit then fell away, injuries and a love of the good life taking the sharpness from him.Surely the talent is still there? Surely a Championship Club or higher would be

AndyBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190579873030169848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138104880683677662006-01-24T12:14:00.000Z2006-01-24T12:14:40.756Z

Good article, but you have to wonder, just how many chances will Lee Hendrie have to make an impression? Can't remember when, but years back he pushed for an England cap. Since then he seems to make the papers for mostly the wrong reasons.Shame, he could have done far more in his career. Like the Hendrie/Hendire naming at the bottom!

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138051207277543452006-01-23T21:20:00.000Z2006-01-23T21:20:07.343Z

I posted earlier about 'Garry Neville Gesticulating'. I suggested something should be done about the United captains' actions, but surprisingly enough a City supporter puts the issues well and truly to bed in this excellent article. Click here to read it.

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138041594890022392006-01-23T18:39:00.000Z2006-01-23T20:55:00.913Z

This did make me laugh. I have to agree with the sentiment though, O'Leary has to be the most miserable Premiership manager out there? Does he ever say anything positive or up-beat about Aston Villa? Surely it can't be that bad working at Villa Park and earning £1million a year?

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138031223626082272006-01-23T15:47:00.000Z2006-01-23T15:47:03.686Z

I like Ledley King. I mean I wouldn't go out of my way to call him on his mobile and drop him an email, but I would go so far as to say ''He's all right that King fella''. He's a big chap, thats part of his game, if I was Kakka in the world cup playing against big Ledley... Well I'd be worried. He's a quick fella with a good eye for the game and reads situations well. I can't see him being used

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138030475497933202006-01-23T15:34:00.000Z2006-01-23T15:34:36.186Z

I felt quite ill watching rat features gesticulate towards the travelling Liverpool supporters. It's bad enough to have some overpaid football player run over to take the p*s, but when its some brainless berk with a face like a weasel then it really does incense anger. I've known people to be arrested in the street and sent to court for blowing a raspberry at authorities; surely teasing a mass of

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138029572525609592006-01-23T15:19:00.000Z2006-01-23T15:19:32.596Z

I really can't help but feel sorry for Ol' Graeme. You can tell just by looking at his body language and expressions in after game interviews that his self belief and confidence are at a low. I'm not one for suggesting people get the chop, but if he's feeling like that then there's little chance of him inspiring a team of football players. Perhaps the powers of Karma are at work here, all those

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138018278601639362006-01-23T12:11:00.000Z2006-01-23T12:11:18.656Z

I'd have bet my house against this result, although Arsenal haven't exactly excelled this season, but Everton have been dire. Does this mean that Everton are about to start to pull away from the basement battle? Certainly shouldn't be around there, so a run wouldn't be totally unexpected; but I didn't see this result coming!

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138017282865021652006-01-23T11:54:00.000Z2006-01-23T12:12:47.176Z

This saga has been going on longer than the Archers. Villa are a massive club who have slowly fallen from grace, there HAS to be a big investor out there surely?

JimmyTaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854322773632246651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138013233120222992006-01-23T10:47:00.000Z2006-01-23T10:48:37.173Z

A roller-coaster of a ride at Edgeley Park. Didn't we all expect to roll Rushden over? Didnt we all expect to be out of the bottom three? Well we are still undefeated in the League in 2006. It would have been disaster if we had lost but the status quo remains. Still bottom but still in touch with Rushden and Torquay. Remember also that its another game Gannon has had to make things work his

AndyBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190579873030169848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1138011958014509522006-01-23T10:22:00.000Z2006-01-23T10:39:29.863Z

Just why are Leicester City doing so badly? Manager Craig Levein thinks he knows and says that City do not deseve to be in the bottom three!Hmmm ......if Levein does not yet accept that Leicester City DO deserve to be in the bottom three what hope is there? Does he think that because Leicester do not deserve to be relegation candidates things will work out all right in the end? Bye bye Mr Levein!

AndyBloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190579873030169848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1137976990189363872006-01-23T00:43:00.000Z2006-01-23T10:23:09.563Z

Why isn't the 2006 African Cup getting any coverage on our terrestrial channels? Being such a multi cultural country and also football mad society, surely some bright spark would have given this some thought? Apparently this is the best the bbc can come up with [bbc football Africa]. Lets hope the 2006 world cup gets better coverage.

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1137959495085481242006-01-22T19:51:00.000Z2006-01-22T19:51:35.100Z

Seeing allot of this aren’t we. Not surprising really, the amount of under 20 year old players in professional football is increasing day by day. I know I was a bit feisty in my younger days (cough) and football is after all a spirited game that demands passion.Still my point for writing this article is not to do with age. Fabregas is quoted as saying "I want to apologies to my team-mates". Oh

Bernard McCabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04744855169477935403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21343705.post-1137956365730834622006-01-22T18:59:00.000Z2006-01-23T10:20:47.823Z

I really couldn't agree more with is article, I'm an Everton supporter so my thoughts on this are not biased in any way. Since his move to Liverpool, he has impressed me every time I see Xabi play. Benitez should be congratulated on identifying his talent and for bringing him to the Premiership. It’s a sign of a quality when managers and/or their scouts identify football treasures.Looking at his

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