Monthly Archives: January 2011

Ian Holloway: the Hypocrite

Posted on January 26, 2011 by James Dixon

He without sin shall cast the first stone – and since I’ve never been a football manager today that shall be me. Continue reading →

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The cautionary tale of Steve Sidwell

Posted on January 25, 2011 by James Dixon

Steve Sidwell’s experience moving to Chelsea should be a somewhat cautionary tale for Charlie Adam Continue reading →

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Nobody should be suprised Avram Grant still has a job

Posted on January 19, 2011 by James Dixon

Grant now exists in the public eye as a managerial rescue pet – mistreated by every owner he ever had. Continue reading →

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Blackpool: Is it approaching midnight for our Cinderella story?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by James Dixon

Recent seasons have told us to expect a big drop off in performance from the side promoted through the playoffs and it normally starts about now. Continue reading →

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Dann’s injury a huge blow to Birmingham

Posted on January 17, 2011 by James Dixon

Declaration of Interest: I am a Birmingham City Fan I really fear that Blues could go down, because Scott Dann has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Scott Dann has been one of the best English Central … Continue reading →

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Premier League 1-11s

Posted on January 15, 2011 by James Dixon

Henry Winter got excited during the West Ham v Birmingham Carling Cup Semi Final because after Scott Dann was substituted the Birmingham back four were number 2 5 6 3 from RB to LB (Carr, Johnson, Ridgewell, Murphy). It got … Continue reading →

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FIFA kicking technology into the long grass

Posted on January 9, 2011 by James Dixon

FIFA President Sepp Blatter will view 2010 as one of the high points of his time in office. Blatter was completely vindicated taking the 2010 World Cup to Africa, and he has led the Executive Committee towards two more pioneering … Continue reading →

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Leeds United… Nine Years Ago

Posted on January 8, 2011 by James Dixon

The FA Cup 3rd Round has marked Leeds United’s revival in the past two years. Today Arsenal just managed to snatch a draw at home, and last year Jermain Beckford’s goal stunned Manchester United, but nine years ago it was … Continue reading →

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King Kenny Returns

Posted on January 8, 2011 by James Dixon

There have been 7261 days since Kenny Dalglish last managed Liverpool FC, and in that time Liverpool have played 1423 matches, won 3 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 1 UEFA Cup and the 2005 Champions League. They have not won … Continue reading →

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January Transfer XI

Posted on January 7, 2011 by James Dixon

The transfer window has well and truly opened and I thought it opportune to look at the best players signed during the brief history of January transfer window. It’s become fashionable to decry the January window, saying prices are over … Continue reading →

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