Baggies need to make sure the international break doesn't break their momentum

The last time there was an international break in the league proceedings, West Brom managed to go on a three-match winless spell (away to Reading and ... Read more+

Chelsea may have won the battle, but United will win the war

Being a blogger, I tend to read all football blogs, (memo to self: get a life!).However, it can be fun. You do though have to have a thick skin at tim... Read more+

After Europa league lesson from Benfica, the highlight of Everton's week was Lyon equalising against Liverpool

Firework night it may have been but the only sparklers were Benfica. I'd like to say I'll leave it at that but you just know there's going to be more.... Read more+

Why West Ham's win over Aston Villa was all the sweeter for the abundance of Academy players that played their part

They say good things come to those who wait. West Ham know the feeling. They have waited long enough for their second victory of the season. Since the... Read more+

Only when Rafa is gone will people realise how far over the limit he's been pushed by Hicks and Gillett

Last night’s draw in Lyon brought an unfortunate mantra home to roost for a lot of Liverpool fans. History repeated itself as the French side scored a... Read more+

If the Baggies keep winning, there can be no Koren cause for complaint

Even when West Bromwich hit a run of poor form and fail to win some seven or so games on the trot, the team is still incapable of making it easy for t... Read more+

Manchester United did just enough against CSKA, but that won't be enough against Chelsea

Manchester United never like to do things the easy way and boy did they make life difficult for themselves on Tuesday night.Only one point was needed ... Read more+

Arsenal showed what they're all about as Spurs' hopes went for a Song

It was hard not to be down-hearted after Saturday, with Spurs showing us that they are now the dominant team in north London and that their superior s... Read more+

Why Bristol City's draw against Sheffield Wednesday was very much a point won rather than two dropped

I have always favored the Blades out of the two Steel City clubs but have to say that Wednesday always travel in numbers away and Saturday was no exce... Read more+

The winds of change are blowing at Birmingham - and it's a change for the better

Is this confirmation of the Chinese revolution down at St. Andrews?The atmosphere feels different down at Stan’s. The winds of change, or maybe just t... Read more+

The best thing Twit Babel could do for Liverpool would be to get out of town

The last time Liverpool travelled to north London and fielded a team of youth and reserve team players, Rafael Benitez was mocked by the media. “You’l... Read more+

We all know a few new names we'd like to give Mike Ashley...

Just what is Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley playing at? His decision to try and sell off the ‘naming rights’ of St James’s Park to the highest bid... Read more+

Babel bursts but Aquliani shines in Emirates cameo

The last time Liverpool travelled to North London and fielded a team of youth and reserve team players, Rafael Benitez was mocked by the media. “You’l... Read more+

Manchester United lost to Liverpool because they weren't good enough. But those refereeing decisions didn't help

The Reds that dominated this match weren’t the Reds of Liverpool or Manchester, but three red cards, two given and one not.Make no mistake, on the day... Read more+

At last Birmingham found their scoring boots against Sunderland. Now bring on Manchester City!

Two goals at home, lets all have a disco!I mean, we’ve finally found our scoring boots, and we even put one in for the opposite side! As other footbal... Read more+

Why West Ham's draw with Arsenal showed Carlton Cole has grown from a cub into a lion

Carlton Cole’s first touch as a West Ham player was a goal, the decisive strike in a 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in August 2006. From then on, ... Read more+

Why Barnsley win provided welcome warmth for the travelling Bristol City faithful

My first visit to Oakwell was in the early 1990s when despite a late Gary Shelton winner I felt cold. Little has changed at Barnsley in terms of the t... Read more+

Predictably, Arsenal are as unpredictable as ever

So much for the backlash I was expecting after a slightly disappointing result in the Champions League. It seems we are still as unpredictable as ever... Read more+

Liverpool silence the doubters in the best possible style

"You're gonna have to write something different about us tomorrow now!", a vindicated Liverpool fan shouted to reporters in the press box on his way o... Read more+

Baggies must find their shooting boots to keep their upward boing

Early on in the season, I was rubbing my hands together as I lauded the fact that West Brom were on an unbeaten run, while not really playing very wel... Read more+

Why I'm looking forward to visiting old school Turf Moor with Wigan this weekend

This Saturday see’s an anticipated - or perhaps un-anticipated - trip across to East Lancashire to face our old friends Burnley for the very first tim... Read more+

Birmingham still need more goals - can we borrow Steve Bruce's beach ball when he returns this weekend?

I’m starting to feel like a broken record. Once again, we’ve shown at the Emirates that we are absolutely desperate for somebody to finish those teasi... Read more+