This week has seen a bit of a stir in the local football scene, with a seemingly trivial argument about the rules of 5-a-side football. Whilst trivial it may be, the argument has much wider repercussions for our national game.
During my school days, 5-a-side football meant one thing – mayhem as the PE teacher threw […]
By Michael Lintorn
England-conquering Croatia manager Slaven Bilic tipped Carlton Cole as an outside contender for Fabio Capello’s first squad after watching yesterday’s match at the City of Manchester stadium.
The former West Ham defender, tipped by many as a future Irons’ manager, was a studio guest for Sky Sports at the match and was impressed by […]
No nonsense manager, Fabio Capello has been known to bring winning football to his teams and he does this through a totalitarian approach. This could be the proverbial kick up the backside the most under-achieving side in world football need. The likes of Gerrard, Lampard and Rooney have not been at their best despite being […]
By Michael Lintorn
West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green has praised the appointment of Fabio Capello as England manager and believes the Italian can take the national team to new levels.
Green dismissed the idea that Capello would struggle to adapt to international management, insisting that all his achievements and the stature he holds will stand him in […]
By Michael Lintorn
West Ham boss Alan Curbishley believes there may never be an English manager of the national side ever again, following Fabio Capello’s appointment as England manager yesterday.
Curbishley was considered for the job before Steve McLaren’s appointment last year but believes that Capello’s appointment and the fact no Englishmen were approached could spell the […]
