37 year old Jack Lester has been given many nicknames in his time; one of these is the ‘Robinho of League Two.’ This could seem a somewhat strange nickname for a player who has spent the entirety of his career outside of the top flight but Lester has proved to be the talisman at a … Read more
We recently ran an article talking about the greatness of the Championships, Is this is the best league in the World? Well, yesterday’s play-offs between Watford and Leicester certainly makes a strong statement towards it. It is crazy to think that League One match between Brentford and Doncaster Rovers not so long ago, had the exact scenario like yesterday’s. Going … Read more
Once the fans had been cleared from the pitch and celebrations erupted all over the Welsh capital as Cardiff City secured promotion to the Premier League following a 0-0 draw with Charlton, attention turned to the prospect of having two Welsh clubs at the top of English football. The first thing that many pundits and … Read more
There is an old saying in football that ‘the table never lies’. But even for those well versed in football’s oldest clichés, this season’s final Championship rankings look like they’re telling a few fibs. From the bottom up, it’s a table of statistical oddities. Peterborough, relegated on the final day after conceding two late goals … Read more
After a thrilling finale to the 2012-13 Championship season, I assess the Championship compared to different big European leagues. After Saturday lunchtime’s showing, the second tier of the English game has once again proven why it is one of the most exciting football leagues around in the current climate. With the second automatic promotion place still at … Read more
It is now customary for us all to settle down on a Sunday in May and watch the final fixtures of the Premier League play out before us. Thanks to Sky, we may even have a choice of which match to watch live, or just watch the summary which brings you every goal scored. The … Read more
His resemblance to Lionel Messi is merely physical . Although quality has led the striker to be part of the Serie A, La Liga and now in English Champions with Watford. Fernando Forestieri has been tagged as the ‘new’ Messi by the physical similarity he has with Barcelona’s Argentinian star. Forestieri currently plays for Watford, a team fighting for the promotion to the top … Read more