All Posts by Chris Wright

Chris Wright

Chris Wright (b.1984 -) Regular contributor for Soccerlens and news editor over on Who Ate All The Pies. Lifelong Nottingham Forest fan, so therefore I have no idea what real football looks like.

Arsene Wenger Vs Tackling And Crosses: The Whining Continues

Arsene Wenger Vs Tackling And Crosses: The Whining Continues

Don’t get me wrong, I admire Arsene Wenger‘s ‘technique-above-all’ philosophy of football as much as the next guy, but what does irritate me is the lengths he will go to to defend his ethos when it is found wanting – which is fairly often, as it happens. Arsenal can be a joy to watch but…

Liverpool To Kickstart A ‘New Era’ With Joe Cole Signing?

Liverpool To Kickstart A ‘New Era’ With Joe Cole Signing?

Wayne Rooney Crowned Football Writer’s Player Of The Year

Wayne Rooney Crowned Football Writer’s Player Of The Year

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has picked up his second individual award of the season after being named the Football Writer’s Association (FWA)  footballer of the year. The 24-year-old forward topped the poll of journalists with 81% of the vote, with Chelsea talisman Didier Drogba following in a distant second place and Rooney’s former teammate…

Liverpool Sign Charlton’s Jonjo Shelvey

Liverpool Sign Charlton’s Jonjo Shelvey

It’s official! Liverpool have confirmed that Charlton’s 18-year-old starlet Jonjo Shelvey has passed a medical and agreed personal terms during a whirlwind visit to the club’s Melwood training complex this morning, and will sign on May 10th for an initial fee of £1.7 million. A clause in the highly-rated midfielder’s contract will see the transfer…