Archive for March 2007

Arsenal/Wenger are misguided; there’s no conspiracy

Arsenal (Wenger, mostly) are really, really pissed at the linesman who said that Adebayour had punched someone. A case of mistaken identity (Ade for Eboue) or just plain mistake, the fact is that the FA will not back down from Ade’s red card, especially after the scene Ade made when he got the card. For…

Owen nears Newcastle return, poses key questions

News that Michael Owen could be ready to play for Newcastle as early as the beginning of April is welcome, even if it raises important questions.

Can Sunderland win back the fans?

Usually I shy away from simply reporting the news, but this one is too good not to be repeated. Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has personally taken responsibility to win back the fans disillusioned by Sunderland’s yo-yoing of the last 4 years. It’s a brave and noble step (even though the roots are based in Niall’s…

Roeder must be ruthless to make Newcastle a top-six team

Glenn Roeder must be ruthless in the summer transfer market if Newcastle are to progress next season into a top six team. Their first duty will be to shore up the defense — which has been weak for a number of years.