Category: Natter Posts
In defence of Roy Hodgson
Given that it’s international week and the transfer window has just closed, it’s only natural that the knives are out on Fleet Street. Newspapers and websites can’t sell copies or harvest clicks with the usual fill of club match report
Manchester United: revitalised or reckless?
Its been clear for quite a while now that the powers have shifted in Manchester, with the blue half adorned with the title of “Champions” and the red half, desperately searching for players that would make them comp
Striker faints on stage while picking up Eredivisie top scorer award
Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason left Dutch side Heereveen to join La Liga’s Real Sociedad in July but travelled back to Holland recently to collect his award for finishing up as the top goalscorer in the Eredivisie last sea
Goalkeeper scores contender for the worst own goal of the year
Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier had an absolute shocker on the weekend. As well as being on the receiving end of a 5-0 battering from Paris Saint-Germain, the poor sod also scored possibly one of the worst (or b
Despite Alan Pardew’s logic, football is still a working man’s game
Oh the joys of August/September time. Holidays abroad, music festivals, the start of the football season, and for many young teenagers, the most important day of their life so far; GCSE results day. My brother opened his own G
Oscar Garcia: a good match for Watford
There appeared very little doubt, after Beppe Sannino had announced his resignation as Watford Head Coach on Sunday evening, that Oscar Garcia was the man whom the Pozzos had targeted. He was clearly their numb
Still got it: Diego Maradona and Roberto Baggio combine for cheeky goal
Diego Maradona and Roberto Baggio, along with a whole host of other former stars, took part in a Match for Peace last night in the Italian city of Rome. Despite carrying a bit of extra weight and losing a bit …
The best young players in the world currently under the radar
In the modern world it is nigh on impossible to keep a football talent under wraps. Anyone who shows an ounce of potential has their own highlights reel slapped on YouTube quicker then you can type their name into Google
Jamie O’Hara: from promised Wolves hero to pantomime villain
When Jamie O’Hara arrived at Molineux in January 2011 on loan; he brought with him a wave of optimism. He’d impressed at Portsmouth the previous season and despite only being there for 5 months; he was v
Is 3-5-2 the problem at Manchester United?
I would attribute being a fan of/watching Manchester United at the moment to stubbing your toe or standing on an up-facing plug – you just don’t think it will hurt anywhere near as much as it actually does and the …
England’s latest squad: cause to be excited?
Roy Hodgson’s latest England squad has generally been met with a huge amount of apathy. From Wayne Rooney’s appointment as permanent captain, to the inclusion of Fabian Delph, the general opinion seems to b
Sky Sports’ Alan McInally’s brilliant reaction to Maribor’s goal vs Celtic
Sky Sports have been providing their live score updates for years now and for something that could be incredibly dull they do it extremely well, partly due to their excellent panel of ex-players who watch the games and give u
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz denied a perfectly good goal
A goalkeeper scoring a goal is a rarity in football but when it does happen it’s special. During the opening round of La Liga fixtures on the weekend, Athletic Bilbao’s Gorka Iraizoz had that special and rare moment tak
It’s good to have Mario Balotelli back in the Premier League
The return to the Premier League of one of the most enigmatic strikers in football has happened as Mario Balotelli completed his £16million move to Liverpool from AC Milan on Monday evening. I, for one, am chuffed to ha
Will Atletico Madrid be underrated again?
After winning their first La Liga title in 18 years and reaching their second Champions League final – only to lose 4-1 (AET) to near rivals Real Madrid – it’s hard to imagine Atletico Madrid being under-rated. But after watching …