Category: Natter Posts
Managerial switches providing Premier League intrigue
Managers get sacked. That’s just a part of life in the Premier League, so much so that most bookmakers offer odds on the “Sack Race” throughout the season alongside more traditional wagers. While it took a bit longer than us
Artist draws amazing picture of Everton and USA goalkeeper Tim Howard
There’s a shedload of superb football art out there these days. Artist Helen Davies decided to share her contribution after she spent 15 hours using just graphite pencils to create a brilliant drawing of Everton and USA goalkee
Why Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard is more than welcome in MLS
The nightmare that was going to happen for Liverpool fans finally came true on 2nd January 2015, with Steven Gerrard announcing that at the end of the current campaign he’ll be leaving Anfield for pastures new to experienc
Neil Adams’ legendary status still intact despite Norwich departure
The scene is becoming a familiar one for Norwich fans. A nice guy, who, after some unfair career setbacks, had come to be held in high regard within the game as a result of his achievements. That is because as well d
The talking points from the Premier League season so far
As we’ve reached 2015 after a busy Christmas fixture schedule for English sides, I felt the need to look back at the highlights of the Premier League season so far and what have been the standout stories, teams and player
Are fan-owned clubs the future?
In the past 20 years there have been 68 cases of insolvency involving non-league clubs. Many would put this down to poor management, with careless spending and a lack of regular income being important factors. It is quite
In defence of Liverpool’s Mario Balotelli
It is the 70th minute at Anfield and Liverpool are 2-1 down to Arsenal after Olivier Giroud put the Gunners ahead. Skrtel scored a last minute equaliser but it was abysmal defending from Liverpool’s three central defe
Football managers that lose their way
With Nigel Adkins losing his job as manager of Reading FC, it got me thinking about managers that have suddenly lost their way having made encouraging, albeit eventually misleading, starts to their management car
A Football League young XI
The Football League is full of young talent. More than ever coaches and managers are looking towards their youth team and academy prospects to boost numbers in the first team. The money saved and the potential sale valu
Borussia Dortmund fans’ version of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is pretty damn good
You’ll struggle to find a football fan around the world who doesn’t admire Dortmund’s fantastic support through good and bad times. Well, they’ve been at it again with their own version of Liverpool and Celtic’s ‘You’ll N
Will ‘branded content’ affect the future of football journalism?
‘Branded content’ is a form of advertising that mixes advertising and editorial content. In 2014, Buzzfeed (an internet news media company) will generate double the revenue of the Mail Online despite reaching a smaller audience
Is Sky the limit of ex-player ambitions?
The Arsenal, France and New York Red Bulls legend, Thierry Henry, announced his retirement from football this week. Arsenal’s “greatest ever striker” is now 37, so it is no huge surprise but his decision to move into media
How Burnley can change the mould
Burnley staying up could lead to a change in mentality for future promoted clubs, and it would be a positive development. A lot is written about football’s history by analysing previous scenarios and how previous seasons
Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor and mental health
The latest development in the Adebayor saga occurred last week as Spurs reported that he had been given indefinite compassionate leave to return to Togo for private reasons. While this news undoubtedly further frustrated
A superb documentary on retired Arsenal legend Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry has retired from professional football and says he’ll return to London to take up a role in the media, with Sky Sports swiftly snapping him up to be a pundit alongside their respected pair Gary Neville and Jamie