World Football Columns
Stephen Ireland
The Premier League and UEFA Top Ten Transfer Window Movers & Shakers
Two mornings, a month apart every year, have something in common. On 1 January, the morning after New Year’s Eve, and on 1 February, the day after the winter transfer window closes, football fans wake up, shake their heads in disbelief and ask themselves wtf happened the night before? On New Year’s Eve, all sorts … Continue reading
Holiday Fixtures Report Card: Man United Refuse To Lose, City Fear To And Chelsea & Liverpool Can’t Help But
Ten Days. Four Premier League matches. A short stretch of time in the middle of the season, yet so much hanging in the balance. It’s a run of games which can make or break your season, changing it for the better, destroying every good result which came before or, in its ambiguity, locking you into … Continue reading
Over A Pint — Mikel Arteta & Making Sense Of The Rules of Eligibility
Here we go again. Over A Pint is back and once again we’re talking about the travails of the Three Lions. It seems that they really can drive you to drink. This time the debate has been sparked by the willingness of Mikel Arteta to play for England. Even though he’s just been ruled ineligible, the ever increasing amount of foreign players in international squads begs the question of just where club football ends and the international variety begins. Continue reading
Did You Catch It? 20-22 Aug. 2010
In case you missed them, the WFC gang fills you in on the matches they recommended, on Friday. Oh, and highlights, to boot. Continue reading
Tues., 10 Aug. — Top Ten Reasons Martin O’Neill Quit Villa
Investigative Journalism as only WFC can do it! Continue reading
Is international football becoming a chore?
Stephen Ireland’s recent comments regarding international football seems to suggest a trend of top young players turning their backs on representing their countries. Should we fear for the future of the international game? Continue reading
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