Terry's next problem: What to do about Chelsea's creaking defence?
Mark Lawrenson 23:02 05/02/10
As if there was not enough for John Terry to worry about this week, the Chelsea defence he masterminds is causing Carlo Ancelotti another major headac... Read more+
Mark Lawrenson 23:01 05/02/10
Arsenal should not be written off as title contenders - even if they lose at Chelsea.Arsene Wenger’s men had a thoroughly bad day against Manchester U... Read more+
Bentley can win back his England place, plus Moyes can capitalise on nervy Liverpool
Mark Lawrenson 23:00 05/02/10
David Bentley has always had the talent - and now he seems to have got his attitude back as well.There was probably an element of Bentley going to Spu... Read more+
Rooney is now one of the world's three best players but I'm still tipping Chelsea for the title
Manchester United have had some brilliant players down the years.George Best, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo. Three players who were unquestionabl... Read more+
Why Landon Donovan is my top January signing, plus Frank Lampard and Sol Campbell
Michael Ballack was a great player for Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Germany.But the ageing midfielder is now over the other side of the hill, on the way... Read more+
West Ham's new owners, Jermaine Beckford and my three tips for relegation
West Ham's new owners came in with all whistles and drums, promising Champions League football in seven years’ time.That’s hard to imagine as a realis... Read more+
Why this season's Carling Cup is putting its big brother in the shade
Even on fourth round weekend, the Carling Cup is putting the FA Cup in the shade.What an absolute cracking week for the Carling Cup which has seen its... Read more+
Why City's Given is the strong outsider to pip Drogba and Fabregas for Player Of The Year
Three nominees stand out for the Player of the Year so far.Cesc Fabregas, Shay Given and Nicolas Anelka. They are all having brilliant seasons for the... Read more+
Jermaine Beckford must prove himself in the Championship before getting his dream move
Leeds have seen their form dip badly after their FA Cup heroics at Manchester United.Maybe they got carried away with it all, the drama of knocking ou... Read more+
Arrivederci, Signor Mancini. Hello, Bobby Manc
Manchester City fans have got a new nickname for Roberto Mancini. They call him Bobby Manc.A month after being outraged about the departure of Mark Hu... Read more+
Why Brian Laws is the man for all seasons at Burnley
Brian Laws getting the Burnley job has raised a few eyebrows.But Turf Moor fans should realise that their new boss is a shrewd appointment because Law... Read more+
Sol Campbell owes a huge debt of gratitude to Arsene Wenger - and Arsenal’s fitness coach.By all accounts, the club's fitness coach Tony Colbert is ve... Read more+
Sir Alex Ferguson always knew the year after selling the world’s best player would be a tricky one.But in previous campaigns the difference would have... Read more+
Why McLeish mustn't ruin his great work in the transfer window, and Coyle can take heart from Bruce
Alex McLeish has done an amazing job at Birmingham City with a group of players with plenty to prove.Starting with the keeper Joe Hart who has been fa... Read more+
Why Vieria is a crazy signing, and postponements are the nany-state gone mad
Patrick Vieira is a crazy signing for Manchester City.Arsene Wenger bucked the trend when he sold an ageing player to Italy. It used to be the other w... Read more+
Why Rafa is right to take the FA Cup seriously, and Simon Grayson has my backing at Leeds
Arsene Wenger is one of a few managers who could do with winning a trophy.That is why it is surprising to hear that Wenger is going to rest and rotate... Read more+
Why Ancelotti will be naked by the end of January, and Chelsea are still my tip for the title
Carlo Anceloti had better make sure he’s in good shape because, by the end of January, he’ll be running round naked.The Chelsea boss has promised to d... Read more+
Why Bolton fans should be careful what they wish for, and Portsmouth are in deep, deep trouble
Gary Megson had one big problem at Bolton. That was dealing with the shadow of Sam Allardyce. Big Sam did a brilliant job but raised expectations and ... Read more+
Why it's top four or bust for 'B list' manager Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini was a world class player but is still on the B list in management terms.That is why Manchester City have been rightly criticised for g... Read more+
Why Arsene Wenger taking on Martin O'Neill is the game of the weekend
Arsene Wenger taking on Martin O’Neill tomorrow is probably the game of the weekend.Arsenal against the Champions League wanna-bees Aston Villa at the... Read more+
Avram Grant is facing a difficult 2010 as he battle to keep Portsmouth in the top flight.And there will be no bigger test than Portsmouth’s visit to W... Read more+
If Alberto Aquilani doesn't start delivering he could end up costing Rafa Benitez far more than £20m
Alberto Aquilani cannot have got his calf strain from playing - because he never plays.Of all the crazy deals in Rafa Benitez’s revolving door transfe... Read more+
Lawro's Boxing Day predictions
MirrorFootball's very own Nostradamus predicts all the Boxing Day Premier League results. What do you reckon? Will Mancini enjoy a winning start as Ma... Read more+
Why it's time for Mark Hughes to start getting tough - and leave Robinho and Adebayor at home
Mark Hughes has got to start getting tough with some of the egos if he is to save his job at Manchester City.Brazilian superstar Robinho has not 'play... Read more+
Why vulnerable Petr Cech needs a genuine challenger for his Chelsea No1 spot
Petr Cech has not been the same keeper since his head injury at Reading.At the moment the Chelsea keeper looks more vulnerable than ever because oppos... Read more+
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Why Capello has made a rod for his own back with Terry captaincy row
Oliver Holt 23:03 09/02/10Fabio Capello seemed awfully irritated at the European Championship draw about being asked questions... Read More+
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Why Rooney would get my vote for Footballer of the Year - and Robinho wouldn't
Oliver Holt 23:01 09/02/10If the vote for the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year was held tomorrow, I'd cast mine for Wa... Read More+
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Gary Neville interview: Nani can be "anything he wants to be"
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 09/02/10Nani has been told by Gary Neville that he can be "anything he wants to be". After struggling to liv... Read More+
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Why Rio's decision to withdraw ban appeal was made with new England captaincy in mind
Laptop with Martin Lipton 23:00 09/02/10Rio Ferdinand demonstrated the first signs of understanding his new England responsibilities last ni... Read More+
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Why Big Sam is hoping to win his version of The Apprentice tonight
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 09/02/10Sam Allardyce hopes he will be cast as Sir Alan Sugar tonight when he clashes with the man he calls ... Read More+
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Why West Ham owners' attitude to Kieron Dyer is financial prudence gone mad
Oliver Holt 23:00 09/02/10New owners David Gold and David Sullivan are clearly intent on bringing a measure of financial sanit... Read More+
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Mark Noble interview: 'When West Ham lose, it feels like the world's coming down on top of me'
Mirror Football Blog 23:00 09/02/10West Ham midfielder Mark Noble is enjoying new found stability - both on and off the pitch.Noble, 22... Read More+
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Why I'm backing Liverpool's red men to overcome Arsene's diddy men
Betting Blog 22:08 09/02/10I wasn't sure yesterday whether Everybody Hurts was the new song for Haiti or the injury news from A... Read More+
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Why Motty must be a good bet to break his barren streak, and the Bet of the Day
Betting Blog 22:07 09/02/10BBC commentator John Motson has sat through four consecutive goalless draws and the only man who cou... Read More+
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Is this the longest long-range goal of all-time?
Football Banter 15:34 09/02/10David Beckham's scored from his own half. So has ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso. In fact, he's done i... Read More+
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3PM Extra: The best things we've found on the internet today - Tuesday, February 9
Football Banter 15:00 09/02/10Almost hometime, and here we are again with another selection of good stuff we've found on the web..... Read More+
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West Ham's players should tell Sullivan and Gold where they can stick their pay cuts
Darren Lewis 14:54 09/02/10Personally, I’m getting a bit fed up of David Gold and David Sullivan using the media to justify boo... Read More+
