There is certainly no reason why not and many great football players have made it successfully as club managers. However, one item of advice I would humbly offer any former star of the World Game is not to manage the club where you gained your greatest success. OK, there you are in retirement, hopefully having made a tidy sum of money whilst playing but longing to stay involved with the game. You believe your… Read More ›

The Brian Clough Syndrome. Brian Clough was by far the best England Football Manager we never had. A very good footballer in his day. Fantastic success at club level in England and Europe. A great knowledge of the game without a doubt. A fantastic motivator of players, for sure. A tactical genius. Then why did he never become England Manager? Well it was The Brian Clough syndrome for certain… Read More ›

Football Warm Up

Before any game of football, or indeed any training session a warm up routine is vital, in order to avoid injuring oneself. Football iregularly places considerable strain on the joints and muscles and therefore it is extremely important to complete a thorough warm-up regime. The following routines, tried and tested over the years are still amonst the best.

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Tottenham & Wood Green Journal, January 18, 2011

ACTOR and lifelong Spurs fan Warren Mitchell has said for once he would agree with Alf Garnett, the character he played in Till Death Us Do Part, and back West Ham's bid for the Olympic Stadium.

Mr Mitchell, who won an award for his role as the bigoted, West Ham-supporting cockney in the long-running BBC sitcom, says he would stop… Read More ›

Well unless you live on another planet it's hard not to know that they are two English Premier League football clubs, and yes one is from Manchester and one is from Liverpool. OK, let's make it a little harder, Barcelona vs AC Milan. Gosh you're correct again, yes it's… Read More ›

So we won't be getting to know our new leader until the end of the season the FA has announced. Certainly a tricky position for all involved.

I think most of us have made own shortlist which must include Harry Redknapp I would venture to guess.

Assuming we will 'Buy British' or more precisely an English Manager we must then presume a Premier League Manager. Now those lucky Managers (yes the ones with… Read More ›

The 'umble Football Scarf

Since at least the early 1900s, when the phenomenon began in Britain, coloured scarves have been traditional supporter wear for fans of football teams across the world, even those in warmer climates.

Despite becoming unfashionable with the introduction of the casual look that abandoned all display of team allegiance… Read More ›

Warsaw Stadium Debut in Doubt