Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that Chelsea need to move just one step at a time. Chelsea seem as though they are slowly getting back to their best but it is important that they do not get carried away and start setting themselves targets that will become very difficult to…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe does not think Gareth Barry will be welcomed back to Aston Villa after joining Manchester City.  There are a lot of players who ply their trade at a specific club for a long period of time and then move on for a variety of reasons. Gareth Barry built himself up at Aston Villa and then…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe is glad to see a deal that finally seems to benefit everyone at Newcastle United.  Newcastle United are a football club that have not covered themselves in glory of late. Whether it be an argument over club ownership, an argument over the players or something else, there always seems to have been some niggling issue…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that punishing Manchester City would be a dangerous trend to set in motion.  There is no doubt that a lot of people looked at how Emmanuel Adebayor behaved, after he scored against Arsenal, and thought it was right that…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe believes that this is the last thing that Leeds United need.  You may love or loathe, but nobody can ever say that Leeds United have had it easy over the past few years as they have been hit with…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe believes that the transformation of Carlton Cole should be considered as one of Zola's great successes. Carlton Cole has come a long way from the days where he graced the pitch as a Chelsea forward, looking tall and strong with energy and pace but without the deadly touch and killer instinct that all strikers need. It has taken a long…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that whether you agree or disagree, Gary Neville may have a point. The obvious criticism of players and wages is that they do not do enough to justify the amount they are paid each week. Turn up at training every day, run around for a bit and then play in a couple of games. It's a very common but…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that for the good of Aston Villa, Martin O’Neill has to extend a hand to Nigel Reo-Coker. Aston Villa have perched themselves back up among the European spots after their 4th win in five Premier League games. It seems that normal service has been resumed at Villa Park, after a shaky opening against Wigan and…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that Michael Owen has won a few Old Trafford fans over. Michael Owen’s winner yesterday in the Manchester derby was met with chaotic scenes that would have instantly transformed the view of Owen in many eyes of United fans. Furthermore his goal probably would have been met with ironic cheers from City haters all over…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe hopes the FA make an example of Adebayor. Watching Emanuel Adebayor quite blatantly give a two fingered salute to everyone connected with Arsenal at the weekend probably would not have surprised many people but some of…