Gatesy’s Very Superstitious

by | Oct 28, 2010 | Uncategorized

I am a worried man. I know that I‘ve cost Fulham points before and I probably will do again. Thinking back I’m the one to blame for Forlan scoring deep into injury time. People have told me I’m an idiot and that it wasn’t down to me, but I know they’re only trying to...

Video killed the excuses?

by | Jul 20, 2010 | Uncategorized

Following some soccer tournament somewhere abroad recently, and the UK representative teams poor showing, it would seem the entire country has thrown its weight behind the idea of using TV replays in the game. The whole country except myself that is. I am totally...

The more things change, the more they stay the same

by | Jun 28, 2010 | Uncategorized

So, England head home earlier than expected and once again everybody’s clamouring for the manager’s head. Continuity is key in football and to keep changing managers after World Cup disappointments just ignores the problem. England simply aren’t good...

One day to go

by | Jun 10, 2010 | Uncategorized

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow. Not before time. I always find the build-up the most tiresome part. I’m not particularly interested in what suits the boys are wearing, where they’ll be staying or which silly celebratory will be pretending to like...