Monthly Archives: July 2012

New Surreal Football magazine

Just a quick plug for a new magazine by the highly skilled trio at Surreal Football. The first episode is a preview of the 2012/13 seasona, and includes guest contributions, including one from me on Everton. If you’re wondering why I wrote … Continue reading

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What recession? Arsenal top the extortion table

You’ve probably noticed that the economy isn’t looking so hot right now. Britain is experiencing its worst financial crisis since the 1930’s, jobs are scarce and household debt is the highest it’s been for decades. A chaffing squeeze on our finances, but this isn’t … Continue reading

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Alex Ferguson’s incomprehensible loyalty to the Glazers

It is said that people naturally become more conservative as they get older. The closer we are to death, the more we focus on preserving our own lot. Pensioners aren’t interested in revolution. It might be utter bollocks, of course, … Continue reading

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The saviour of English football

Back when I started watching Watford (circa 1990) they had a forward called Paul Wilkinson. He cut a striking figure, with his mullet and moustache combination, and during these early years he was a favourite of mine. He looked like … Continue reading

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Why Watford made sense for Pozzo

I’ve been away, now I’m back. What the hell has been going on in my beloved corner of Hertfordshire? Sean Dyche sacked, Bassini gone, the Pozzo family have bought the club, and Zola appointed as manager. Here’s my take on … Continue reading

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