Owen Will Be Missed
On 30 June 1998, an 18-year-old Michael Owen darted past two Argentinians, and arrowed a ball past the despairing Carlos Roa.
After hysterical celebrations, millions of sofa-bound English fans looked at each other perplexed; as if to ask, ‘Did...
Argentina Anticipates
At the beginning of Diego Maradona’s short lived reign as Argentina Coach was a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Bolivia that, despite the altitude in La Paz’ affect on an under prepared side, encapsulated their attacking emphasis (brushing aside...
England V France Play-Off?
England’s inability to see off Montenegro last night in Podgorica brought England fans back down to earth with a bump after a recent victory against Brazil and massacre of San Marino.
Once again, after a strong opening to the game in which...
Vulnerable Montenegro
So, England thrashed San Marino 8-0 on Friday night. No surprises there, as England manager Roy Hodgson changed the team around and rested captain Steven Gerrard.
Such games – although they are worth 3 points – are pointless. As these...
Booooring Internationals Week
We here at the Football magazine hate internationals week with a passion. Let’s face it, club football is far more interesting than World Cup Qualifiers and when the timetable is devoid of all club and European games for ten days or so, well,...
The Ferdinand Question
Ferdinand ruled himself out of the England qualifiers in San Marino and Montenegro because he would not have been physically ready for the games. Then a joint statement from him and the Football Association suggested he would, however, be available...
Joining The Not So Exclusive 100 Club
During last Wednesdays friendly Internationals England captain Steven Gerrard was awarded for reaching 100 appearances in his last match while Ashley Cole and Carlos Puyol reached that very same milestone that night for England and Spain respectively....
Should International Friendlies Be Readdressed?
Once again this week the issue of representing one’s country on the international stage has become a dominant news story. The recent withdrawal of Michael Carrick, Jermaine Defoe and the expected withdrawal of Daniel Sturridge, leaves England...
Are 12 Substitutes The Future For International Success?
You are three goals ahead of the opposition, at home, and just 20 minutes remain on the scoreboard. With the game out of sight and the competition showing little sign of mounting a comeback you turn to your substitute bench to consider your...
What If?
Picture the scene, it’s a cold Saturday afternoon in the North East, two potential England managers Alan Pardew and Harry Redknapp going head to head in a decisive game for both managers and teams. Will the winner be in amongst the European...
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