Sir Alex Ferguson dodges charge over criticism of linesman at Chelsea
Arsenal v. Blackburn: do you really need a match preview?
These are troubling times my friends. The temperature is dipping in England, the pies at the Emirates are being nuked till they are a just a few degrees south of molten lava, some guy who claims to be an Arsenal supporter has organized a protest where people are supposed to cover any empty seat with...
Bolton v. Arsenal: a six point match
Arsenal travel to Bolton today and it’s no exaggeration to say that only three points will do.
Looking up the table, the Gunners are 6 points adrift of 4th place Chelsea who managed to get a draw against Swansea yesterday and just two points below Liverpool who beat Wolves 3-0 in their last match.
Looking down the...
Roberto Mancini says referees’ performances are affected by tiredness
Martin O’Neill backs calls for clampdown on two-footed challenges
Martin Atkinson to officiate at Liverpool-Manchester United FA Cup tie
Arsenal v. Man U: mounting
Ahead of a vital clash with Manchester United tomorrow, I find myself in the unusual position of being probably the most frustrated I have ever felt as an Arsenal supporter. I’m frustrated with Arsenal’s injury record, with Arsenal’s transfer business, with the referees this season, and with the press coverage of Arsenal.
The injury record is something...
Tilting at imaginary yellow cards
A mania has swept across England: people of all ages, from all quarters of society, and from every country in the world are waiving imaginary cards and it’s driving the English mad.
Gamesmanship in football has a long and storied history. The introduction of the offside rule provided but one of many ways that players could...
How to stop the Premier League’s imaginary card-waving craze | Paul Wilson
Jewell defends himself against sexism accusations
Glen Johnson tackle highlights problems with Premier League referees
Roberto Mancini has every right to be upset. His team’s captain, Vincent Kompany, and hands down best defender is sitting out four games after getting a red card for a foul that is inconsistently called at best. Sitting on the sidelines and watching Glen Johnson commit what is arguably the exact same offense and not...
Mario Balotelli verdict and four-match ban lack stamp of fairness | David Lacey