Andy Jackson
I am a young writer, 21 years old, with a keen interest in football journalism. I am a massive Wigan fan, but I feel that my knowledge of the game is very strong and make sure I watch every game of the Premiership every week. I also watch LA LIGA , BUNDESLIGA and any football that hits the TV (and that does not) whenever I can. This includes the relatively unknown boundaries of the South American leagues in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Obsessed? Pretty much. A football addict and I hope to spread my enthusiasm to anyone who reads my articles. Any comments, I can be contacted on my email address, and am always keen to contribute my views and discuss all things football! I am also part of a the footballspeak which is an up and coming site for a wide variety of football fans. You are more than welcome to sign up and be part of this rising name.
From Messidona to Wazza – expectations are high for the stars of today
As I picked up a newspaper on Sunday, I was faced with the spotty adolescent face of Manchester United’s latest teenage ‘sensation’, Federico Macheda. After making a cameo appearance from the Old Trafford bench (cushioned armchairs in actuality), the 17-year-old Italian showed a neat touch and a curling shot to clinch the game for his…
Adriano – A Career in Limbo
Adriano Leite Ribeiro, known to his friends (ok, to basically everyone) as simply Adriano, has decided to take a break from football. The Brazilian powerhouse, who netted 29 goals in 47 games for his national side, has “lost the joy of playing” football. He has “lost the happiness” that is so widely associated with beautiful…
Has Matt Derbyshire Set The Right Trend for English Talent?
As January slowly reached its final days, the real surprise of the transfer window took place. Not the move of Portugal winger Ricardo Quaresma from Inter to Chelsea or even the reverse switch of Robbie Keane back to Spurs. The biggest shock was in fact the season-long loan move of Blackburn and England U21 international…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s True Test for Aspired Greatness
Cristiano Ronaldo is without doubt the man that everyone in football loves to hate. Whether it’s an element of jealousy, his arrogance, his transfer conduct, the infamous ‘getting Rooney sent off’ saga, his manner and expression, or simply a combination of the lot, there are very few outside Old Trafford who give the man the…
Battle for the Bottom: Who will survive the Premier League drop?
With every round of fixtures, the league is set into its desultory motion once again. Everything shifts, the bottom half of the league hails its customary shuffle and then the cards are dealt out again. Every week it seems that they are dealt out differently. The cards are flipped over and a different combination is…
Arsenal’s Golden Generation: Will Wenger’s squad ever live up to the high expectations?
“Man Utd had a golden generation with Giggs, Scholes, Beckham, the Nevilles and Butt and they won together because they stayed together. This team can have similar success. Normally big clubs do not educate young players any more.” – Arsene Wenger As shocking as it may seem, earlier this season, fans and the media were…
Michael Owen owes Newcastle a lot more than a passing glance
Michael Owen really does owe something to Newcastle United. The striker who has scored 40 goals in his international career has not yet signed a new deal, fueling speculation that he will be parting ways with the club when his contract ends in the summer. He has refused to assure fans that his long term…
Chris Kirkland is the answer to England’s No. 1 question
Titus Bramble should be given a place in the next England squad. Those were the bold words of Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland following his team’s weekend victory against Sunderland. An audacious view in many minds, but what about the keeper himself? Surely he should feel hard done to if he is not standing in the…
Torres and Vidic provide us with a sub-plot of epic proportions
Amidst what was an intriguing encounter between two of Britain’s most illustrious clubs, another battle was unfolding, that equally intriguing, and equally integral to the outcome. Many believed that the die, which is this year’s title, had already been cast. The trophy would be spending another season with its current residence (Manchester United), and that…
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