FFC columnist Johnny Smithers reacts to the threat of a foreign quota within the Premiership and picks out in a series; the best and worst players who have graced our shores. Richard Lewis came out this morning with the idea of implementing a foreign quota within the Premiership.…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers looks at the relevance of the January transfer window and wonders if Chelsea's signing of Nicolas Anelka was the calm before an eventual storm. Rafa Benitez came out last month, much to the anger of his employers, and pointed out the importance of the transfer window…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers reacts to Sir Alex Ferguson's call this morning, that Manchester United could pick up the treble this season, but feels that despite their fantastic squad, they maybe a striker short. As we fast approach the business end of the season, with the Champions League, FA Cup and…

In the final installment of his six part series, FFC columnist Johnny Smithers dons his protective head-gear as two Premiership goalkeepers battle it out. With the FA Cup out of the way until the end of the month, I will return my focus on the Premier League and compare the…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers continues with his Premiership head to head's and in the 5th installment of his six part series, he focuses his attentions to central midfield. As we are about to conclude the important Christmas period and embark on 2008, I have decided to look back…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers continues with his Premiership head to head's and in the 4th installment of his six part series, he focuses his attention to centre half. As we are about to conclude the important Christmas period and embark on 2008, I have decided to look back…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers continues with his Premiership head to head's and in the 3rd installment of his six part series. As we have entered the important Christmas period and see out the remainder of 2007, I have decided to look back over the first half of this…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers continues with his Premiership head to head's and in the 2nd installment of his six part series he looks into the outstanding strikers that grace the Premiership. As we fast approach the half way point in a Premiership season that has proved a mix…

FFC columnist Johnny Smithers commences the first of a six part series focusing on head to head battles between Premiership players. We fast approach the half way point in a Premiership season that has proved a mix bag of fortunes for many clubs. Whether it be a Tottenham…