“Meet the new boss, same as the old boss” is the iconic line from The Who’s 1971 rock anthem “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, written by guitarist Pete Townshend. The lyric expresses Townshend’s deep skepticism toward political revolutions, suggesting replacing leaders often just repeats the same systemic problems. The 2026/27 English Premier League season will feature… Continue reading Summer 2026: Managerial Merry-Go-Round
Author: Lee Ames
Arnus Horribilis
At the latter end of 1992, Queen Elizabeth II reflected on the year past, “1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an ‘Annus Horribilis’”. Arne Slot will surely be experiencing similar emotions… Continue reading Arnus Horribilis
Auf Wiedersehen und Dankeschön Jürgen
In an interview with TV show host Dick Cavett in 1971, George Harrison expressed his relief about The Beatles’ separating. “That’s what happened, and it was good, but it was also good to carry on [and] do something else. In fact, it was a relief,” he said. Harrison was discussing the meaning of his song, “All Things Must… Continue reading Auf Wiedersehen und Dankeschön Jürgen
Fixing Football
Football is such a fantastic sport, enjoyed by millions around the World, so why are the powers that be constantly tripping over themselves in an attempt to improve the game? Let’s start at the head of the snake, Gianni Infantino; In this instance if you did remove the head of the snake, the body wouldn’t… Continue reading Fixing Football
Klopp’s Liverpool v2.0
When Jurgen Klopp switched Liverpool’s formation from 4-3-3 to a 3-box-3 for the Arsenal fixture back in April, even the most optimistic fan would not have predicted the run of results to follow; ten games unbeaten at the end of the 2022/23 season, followed by one defeat in the first eleven games of the 2023/24… Continue reading Klopp’s Liverpool v2.0
NFL Playoffs 2023: The Changing Of The Guard
The 2022/2023 NFL playoffs are underway, the wild card round has been and gone, and the divisional round provides an interesting glimpse of the future. After the Dallas Cowboys defeated Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final wild card fixture, it left eight teams and eight quarterbacks dreaming of Super Bowl glory.… Continue reading NFL Playoffs 2023: The Changing Of The Guard
Is it just a dream Raheem, or is it an illusion?
The resurrection of Raheem Sterling is nearly complete. If England progress to the Euro 2020 final on Sunday 11th July, and England defeat Italy or Spain, all past discretions will be forgiven & forgotten. It wasn’t long ago Sterling was getting hammered in the media for his lavish lifestyle, his choice of tattoo, and his… Continue reading Is it just a dream Raheem, or is it an illusion?
Euro 2020: My love/hate relationship with football.
I find football so frustrating; The diving, the VAR, the FA. However, it always sucks me back in. After Liverpool finally secured an English Championship for the first time in 30 years, playing some blistering football along the way, my love for all things football was at an all time high. Then something happened, and… Continue reading Euro 2020: My love/hate relationship with football.
‘The Chase’ is on.
With approximately one quarter of the Premier League season remaining, the battle for 2021/22 Champions League football took a number of dramatic twists over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Defeats for Chelsea at home to West Brom, (2-5), and Leicester (0-2) at home to Manchester City have left the door ajar for the likes of… Continue reading ‘The Chase’ is on.
Why is Russ cooking up a storm?
I wonder if the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has ever read Dale Carnegie’s book, ‘How to win friends and influence people’? The Washington Post reported, ‘In a media session with reporters, ostensibly to celebrate his selection as the winner of this year’s NFL Man of the Year award, Wilson, 32, declared that he was “frustrated with… Continue reading Why is Russ cooking up a storm?