Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe feels that clubs should take Arshavin's warning seriously. You may love or loathe Andrey Arshavin but you'll always respect him and why his forthright views may offend some people, I personally find it refreshing in this day and age, where players tend to hide behind their agents and advisors. The day that Arshavin wants to…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe is delighted to see two football clubs putting a players interest first, before financial gain. In a fortnight of finger pointing, claims of poaching, transfer embargos and FIFA threats, how refreshing it is to see a football club actually putting the young players well being first, oppose to bemoaning their subsequent loss. Surely if you…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe wonders if Villa crashing out will ultimately prove a blessing in disguise. Martin O'Neill came out last night and said he was bitterly disappointed that Villa's European adventure had stopped short. The cynics will suggest that is far from the case, given his apparent disdain for the competition last season, but the truth of the…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe believes if Newcastle is going to succeed this season, then god intended them to do it the hard way. They say it never rain but it pours; however there seems to be something of a monsoon over Newcastle at present pouring bad luck and misfortune all over St James Park.  If the failure to conclude…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe feels Wilson Palacios will prove to be Spurs' best bit of transfer business in years. When Daniel Levy authorised the £12m cheque to Wigan to sign Wilson Palacios, little did he know the impact his arrival would have at this football club at the time and perhaps going forward. You wouldn't think one player could make…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe wonders if Hargreaves latest setback will force Fergie's hand into the market. When Sir Alex made it clear that he had no intention of entering the transfer market again this summer, I wonder if that was with the knowledge that Owen Hargreaves will be fit to return this September. Unfortunately the news of his latest…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe looks at the huge dilemma facing Rafa Benitez as D-Day fast approaches. As the deadline day fast approaches for Xabi Alonso's future to be resolved, Liverpool fans are left pondering whether it will be deal, or no deal, with Real Madrid. Rafa has been pretty transparent with his feelings on the matter and would like…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe feels that Mascherano should think twice, before swapping Anfield for the Nou Camp. There is an old saying that ‘the grass isn't always greener on the other side' and Javier Mascherano would do well to adhere to that, before he contemplates leaving Liverpool. The Argentine is a top class player; your modern day all action…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe reflects on Ryan Giggs' greatest United team throughout his time at Old Trafford. Should Manchester United go on and retain the Champions League tomorrow night in Rome, then there is one man who Sir Alex Ferguson will be embracing more than…

Football FanCast columnist Davis Lowe wonders if Amr Zaki is a £5m headache that Harry could do without. We all know that Harry Redknapp has liked a challenge over the years but surely Amr Zaki is a step too far. Reports in this morning papers suggest that Harry was monitoring the Egyptian's situation ahead of a possible £5m bid at…