I was as surprised as anyone that Wigan managed to pull off a win against Manchester United during the week. But I have to say that United got what they deserved. You realised how bad United were when you saw … Continue reading →

In London the Ken and Boris show enters its final furlong, awash with candidate’s tears and mutual accusations of tax dodging. So close is the vote likely to be for the next mayor, pundits are loath to make a prediction … Continue reading →

I was talking to a Newcastle United supporter yesterday. The interesting thing was — like every other Newcastle fan I have ever met — he did not conform remotely to type. Just as all Manchester United fans are said to … Continue reading →

The Easter weekend fixtures saw some truly appalling decisions by referees in the Premier League. The penalty awarded to Manchester United for a ‘foul’ which saw QPR’s Shaun Derry sent off and Branislav Ivanovic’s goal for Chelsea against Wigan which … Continue reading →