Fletcher has beaten bad luck once. He may do it again
Approaches
Final thought on Real-Barca: The differences were nothing to do with quality or commitment. The El Clasico was decided by attitude to life
Tactics fade, style is eternal
If Real Madrid really want to catch up with Barcelona, they need to find their style and implement it in all age groups
Escape From Reality
El Clasico is a game between two Gulivers in the land of poor lilliputs
Five things Manchester United should do now
Out of the Champions League, delicate league position, captain Vidic out for the season – Manchester United should react with purpose
Handicapping the mouse against the elephant
Do you know of any other 53-nation competition – where only 2-4 nations have a realistic hope of winning it?
Xavi should win the FIFA Ballon d’Or
He might not be a movie star, but without him there would be no movie
Serie A got the kiss of life
The collective TV deals injected life into the dying Serie A. It’s a great lesson in how closing the gap between the rich and the poor helps the entire economy
The sweet rumor that was more than true
An advocate for the people, a mind blowing footballer, the great Socrates dies aged 57
5 rational reasons for Robin Van Persie to stay at Arsenal
The Dutch Captian might be reluctant to stay on, but he has more reasons to stay than to leave
Usually a serious waste of money
Mega transfers are for spenders, not investors
This Decade’s best 11
Who are going to be the best 11 of the current decade (2010-2020)?