I've long been an admirer of David Moyes.

At the start of the season I waxed lyrical (The Moyes Masterplan) about the qualities of the man, and the outstanding job he did with Everton.

The retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson obviously leaves a massive void in the dug...

Alex McLeish's departure from Nottingham Forest was not a surprise. Not just because there are question marks over the motives and mindset of the club's owners but also because something didn't seem right in a football context either. Though it might be harsh to judge so quickly, his short tenure...

I tire of the endless post match analysis of referees' decisions in the Premiership.

That said, I can make an exception for Vincent Kompany's red card yesterday - it presents the opportunity for players to learn about decision making and technique from a high profile example.

My view is that...

So Bradford City did it again. This time it was Aston Villa who failed to deal with their intensity at Valley Parade.

Everyone loves an underdog - they were expected to bow out gracefully against Arsenal but refused to go quietly. Phil Parkinson has received the plaudits on behalf of...

I have a good friend who is not particularly religious. If he were, Arsene Wenger would be his God. Having digested all the information available to him about Wenger, my friend is in awe of the Frenchman and the impact he has had on his beloved Arsenal Football Club.

I...

Ben Foster tweeted last week - "Going to watch my mate @tomTJjames3 play for Nuneaton today vs Luton. Feels good having a Saturday to go and watch the footy! #piesandbovril". I'm now a big fan of Ben Foster.

I assume many of you reading this are fans of Premier League...

The post mortems after recent major international football tournaments always focus on the number of foreign players in British football, and understandably so. There's no doubt that the influx of players from the continent and beyond, some of whom have been mediocre at best, has had an impact on the...

Roberto Mancini is an incredibly successful manager. His Italian style and confidence are evident in front of the cameras, the hallmark of a successful and autoritative manager.

Even at cash strapped sides outside the elite group of clubs in Italy, he won trophies and delivered success, achieving rewards for both...

Everton's win on Monday night came as no great surprise to me. No, I'm no better judge of the game than you, it was fairly obvious. David Moyes has added two or three players to a side that finished last season like a train. He does it every year, and...

It has recently occurred to me just how alike two very familiar sports stars are.

I thought the Euros was a fantastic tournament, full of exciting games games for the most part and won by one of the greatest teams ever. I admire collective achievement more than individual achievement. As...

We're through. It's not been pretty but England have exceeded expectations by winning their group. I watched in frustration as Ukraine dominated possession, had the lion's share of the chances and were very unlucky not to draw the game at the very least. They were far more positive, fluent in...

There are a few managerial vacancies out there, you might have heard.

With Liverpool, Aston Villa and West Brom all seeking new managers already - I'm sure they won't be the only Premier League clubs with a vacancy at the top this summer - speculation is rife.

If we've...

If any player should know the score when it comes to the importance of an effective PR campaign, its John Terry. The Chelsea skipper has had more negative press than any player in my lifetime, and the vast majority of it is unfortunately of his own making. I fear his...

I still love the beautiful game, but I struggle to defend it when fans of other sports poke fun at football. I'm sure you've heard it before - "what's with all this rolling around on the floor like he's been shot" or "they're not soft like those footballers you see...

I look out for players in the pro game that I played against during my own career to see how they are doing. Not so that I can say "it could have been me" - it couldn't and would never have been as I just wasn't good enough - but...

Carlos Tevez is bad for football - I don't care how successful he or Manchester City are between now and June. The guy has stuck two fingers up to just about any of the footballing values that I hold dear.

When one player is allowed to rip up the...

Being the manager of Guernsey's national football team is more akin to managing an English county representative side than managing messers Terry, Rooney, Gerrard and co. That said, don't for one moment think there is any less passion or feeling involved. Should we win our game on Saturday against Alderney,...