Hunt fails to impress Hickey | Media Monkey
The minister responsible for culture, media and – yes – sport, Jeremy Hunt, has failed to impress the Daily Express. The newspaper's diary column, Hickey, jides Hunt for his, er, less-than-incisive response when asked about the future England footb...
Which former player would you bring back to your club?
Paul Scholes and Thierry Henry have returned to former clubs, but which old stalwarts would you like to make a comeback?After the comebacks of Thierry Henry and Paul Scholes, we asked Premier League fans who they would like to see return.ARSENALTony Ad...
Alan Shearer unsure about Blackburn job should Steve Kean lose his post
• Former England captain has reservations about Blackburn• Mark Hughes sounded out by third party about the jobBlackburn Rovers' hopes of replacing Steve Kean – should they sack their beleaguered manager – with their favoured candidate, Alan Sh...
Paul Lambert needs lessons in the lexicon of the football club | Harry Pearson
The Norwich manager made a cardinal error last Saturday – if you are going to stick 'football' on the front of any collective noun it has to be 'club'. That's the lawPaul Lambert did something very weird on Saturday. In a post-match press conference,...
A League of Their Own – and they’re welcome to it | Martin Kelner
Sky has learned from the Teletubbies, which appeals to toddlers mainly because of the noise, the colour and the constant repetitionIt is a big responsibility, this column, knowing one is just a sarcastic jibe, a harsh judgment, away from ruining career...
Alan Shearer: desire to go into management is ‘chewing at me inside’
The former England striker has admitted that he would like to one day manage the national sideAlan Shearer has a lovely life, he says, but admits there is something "chewing at him inside" now that the buzz of being the Premier League's record goalscor...
Alan Shearer tells Manchester City to discard inexcusable Carlos Tevez
• Former England captain backs Roberto Mancini's stance• 'It's important for football' that manager is supportedAlan Shearer believes that Manchester City must follow the lead of Roberto Mancini regarding Carlos Tevez's behaviour during his side's ...
Talks between Alan Shearer and Cardiff City break down
• Former England striker was bookies' favourite• Chris Hughton and Roberto Di Matteo linked to jobTalks between Alan Shearer and Cardiff City over the managerial vacancy at the Championship club broke down on Tuesday.The former England captain...
From the TV sofa to the dugout: Alan Shearer plots grand return
The former England striker on his dark days at Newcastle and why the experience has not dampened his desire to get back into managementTwo years ago this month Alan Shearer waited for the nod that would confirm him as Newcastle United's permanent manag...
What The North East Has Given To Football
This weekend will see the Wear-Tyne derby as Sunderland and Newcastle look to grab local bragging rights once again. The last derby game, at St. James’ Park, ended up with Sunderland on the end of a 5-1 drubbing and although that was considered one of the most anticipated derby games in recent seasons, Sunday’s game should...
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll ready for England, says Alan Shearer
• Former Newcastle star tips Carroll for international success• 'He's still learning, but the kid is getting better and better'The former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer is tipping Andy Carroll to follow him into the England ranks.Shearer, who score...
Mario Balotelli verdict and four-match ban lack stamp of fairness | David Lacey