Amanda Little column
Gallas shot down Gunners from the lip
Published 26 November 2008
The dummy came flying out of William Gallas’ mouth so fast, it’s a wonder it didn’t put Arsene Wenger’s eye out.
Action hero who put a smile on the face of Workington speedway
Published 26 November 2008
In his heyday Carl Stonehewer enjoyed the kind of adulation normally reserved for members of boy bands.
Hot-headed Drogba has dragged football into the gutter again
Published 19 November 2008
WHEN cocky Ashley Cole said he nearly swerved off the road in disgust at Arsenal’s offer of £55,000 a week, it said everything about the great divide between footballers and ordinary fans.
Capello’s Beckham snub is spot on
Published 19 November 2008
FABIO CAPELLO’S determination not to let sentiment cloud reasoned, hard-headed judgement is turning England into a team of winners.
Rory Delap is not a boot boy
Published 12 November 2008
Two things struck me when I heard Arsene Wenger describing Rory Delap as a coward who had deliberately set out to maim Theo Walcott.
It’s the pits as Bernie laughs off Lewis race taunts
Published 12 November 2008
IT’S hard to imagine what made an intelligent, powerful man like Bernie Ecclestone open his mouth without first putting his brain into gear – and then drive at top speed headlong into a racist row.
Maradona will be a disaster for Argies
Published 5 November 2008
THE appointment of Diego Maradona as Argentina’s national team manager has thrilled his country’s fans, who have seen their team of hugely talented stars fail to win the World Cup since that infamous ‘Hand of God’ triumph 22 years ago.
It's great to see Hull Phil their boots in Premier League
Published 29 October 2008
ON March 22, 1997, Matt Jansen scored a 90th minute winner to earn Carlisle United a 1-0 victory at Hull City.
You’ve got to prove you’re a hero not a zero, Joey
Published 29 October 2008
If you could win trophies for being obnoxious, terminally stupid and utterly deluded, Joey Barton would have a silverware cabinet full to bursting.
Go and win the title for us, Lewis – we’re all so proud of you
Published 29 October 2008
THERE’S something truly satisfying about witnessing someone make their critics eat a big helping of humble pie.
Ward’s critics should look at Spurs fiasco
Published 29 October 2008
HERE’S something for disgruntled Carlisle United fans to consider next time they’re calling for the head of manager John Ward.
Go and win the title for us, Lewis – we’re all so proud of you
Published 29 October 2008
THERE’S something truly satisfying about witnessing someone make their critics eat a big helping of humble pie.
Snubbed Rory Delap proves his worth
Published 22 October 2008
The Premiership aristocrats have snooted down their noses at Rory Delap and Stoke City all season.
Kris Boyd spat is tartan barmy!
Published 15 October 2008
It's a wonder the dummy flying out of Kris Boyd’s mouth didn’t put one of George Burley’s eyes out.
Bashing Ashley Cole doesn’t help England team
Published 15 October 2008
Ashley Cole has never courted popularity with football supporters.
He might
Published 15 October 2008
IT doesn’t take long for a halo to become a noose in football management. A manager can lead a team to a cup final and less than six months later end up as little more than a mug – just look at under-fire Spurs boss Juande Ramos.
Fabio is wrong to dump Owen
Published 15 October 2008
FIVE goals in eight games hardly sounds like a player in the grip of a crisis of confidence – so why on earth has Michael Owen been overlooked by England?
Let’s hope Seve‘s greatest battle has a happy ending
Published 15 October 2008
IT’S going to be the toughest challenge of his life, but let’s hope Seve Ballesteros’ legendary desire to succeed pulls him out of life’s rough after revealing he has a brain tumour.
Scott has showed he’s a battler
Published 8 October 2008
ONLY Scott Carson knows the strength of character he has had to muster to block out the full horror of his England debut when he gifted Croatia their opening goal in the Euro 2008 defeat.
Gary stays cool when the heat’s on
Published 24 September 2008
IMAGINE standing over an eight-foot putt knowing your whole future depends on it dropping in the hole.
