Gary Megson's managerial appointment, at Bolton bought mix reviews among both sets of supporters. FanCast columnist Kieran Theivam takes a look back at some previous Managerial appointments that hardly got the supporters pulses racing.

Is Gary Megson the most unpopular managerial appointments in recent years?  It's quite common for a set of fans to be disappointed by the manager their club has appointed, but never have I seen …

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FanCast columnist Daniel Lomax judges the credentials of Michael Carrick and addresses the dilemma that now faces Sir Alex. Does he reinstate Carrick for defensive security or continue with the flamboyant pairing of Scholes and Anderson.

Following the Englishman's injury against Roma earlier this month, Manchester United have scored sixteen goals in four games. Impressive? Is it a sheer coincidence that …

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With Everton arriving for a Carling Cup game at Luton Town, there will be few pundits who will predict anything but a Toffees win. Sam Hollis feels the Everton players wont know what hits them when they arrive in the dank old surrounds of Kenilworth Rd and feels an upset could possibly be around the corner.

Decrepit wasted and weakened by the infirmities of old …

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FanCast's resident talent spotter Charlie Gilbert is scouring the lower leagues to find the best young players outside the Premiership who have the chance to make it to the top. This week the focus of attention is Oldham Athletic's Neal Eardley and its clear this boy is a bit special.

You could say Oldham's right back Neal Eardley is a fast learner. Not …

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It is a barren spell that has lasted 17 yrs and seemingly has no hope of ending. FanCast columnist Amro Hassan looks at the plight of Liverpool FC and wonders if they will ever challenge for the Title again.

It is the summer of 1990, Liverpool football club are celebrating winning their eighteenth league championship. Kenny …

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With Man Utd equaling a scoring record that has lasted some 100yrs, FanCast columnist Daniel Lomax assesses the events at Old Trafford this season and feel the press may have been somewhat premature in writing of United.

Fans and the media are often a fickle bunch? With Manchester United struggling to put together a decent string of …

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When he is not sticking he knife into Martin Jol, Fanos Kyriacou surveys the weekend Premiership action and gives us the low down on the key events.

LIVERPOOL 1-1 ARSENAL

All too often games between the big clubs never meet the high expectations of the viewers and are usually really drab affairs. This game was different. A thoroughly entertaining game with …

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After a 6-0 drubbing of a rejuvenated Man City side, few could have predicted the impact that Avram Grant and the new management team has made. Chelsea PodJockey Blueblagger is equally impressed and wonders if they have what it takes to match the previous achievements of Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea’s 6-0 win against Manchester City …

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Will the appointment of Juande Ramos change Tottenham's fortunes this season? FanCast columnist Rob Facey isnt convinced and felt given time Jol would have been able to turn it round. Rob sees the squad as the reason Tottenham wont make the top 4, not the manager. 

Despite the appointment of Juande Ramos, Spurs are destined to finish fifth for the foreseeable future as Chairmen continue …

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His arrival at Old Trafford bought mixed reviews among supporters but FanCast Columnist Stephen Darwin is of the opinion that the £20m will long term prove money well spent.

When Sir Alex Ferguson decided to part with around £20 million for a relatively unknown quantity from Portugal, I think it's safe to say that United's loyal support were …

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