Tagged with England

Apr 2011

12th

The Under-21 fallacy

So we are to believe that going to the under 21 finals next year is a necessary step in the education of young Jack Wilshere. Those who disagree with Wenger will point to a number of reasons why that’s the case. The most used refrain is to cite the current under-21 champions and how that [...]

Dec 2010

3rd

England was never going to get the World Cup

Despite the talk of Stadiums and technical reports and such, in Fifa’s —Sepp Blatter— eyes the most important consideration is taking the World Cup to new frontiers and on that point England was always going to be the loser.

May 2009

29th

5 Games 14 days – too much for Theo?

Wenger should concentrate on getting in those players we need to strengthen the squad as soon as possible and stop worrying about Theo. I really don’t want us to be waiting until the final day of the transfer window to sign anyone.

Sep 2008

11th

Walcott shows that he is ready.

For every man there comes that special moment when he is physically tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing – unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for.