Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe debates whether Sir Alex Ferguson is right when he says Manchester United do not need Cristiano Ronaldo.Manchester United go into the new season with all of the reputation and fear attached with them that has followed them around like a loyal dog over the last three seasons. A lot of this was down to some…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe believes the long term signature of Fernando Torres will turn him into one of Liverpool's greatest ever strikers.A lot has been said and debated over the way Liverpool are going to play their football this season. You would not have been blamed for thinking that Glen Johnson and a certain midfield player from Roma would…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe looks ahead to the Premier League coming back and keeping us all entertained over the next ten months.The new Premier League season is nearly upon us and it could not have come quick enough. All of the teams have now been given a chance to go out and buy players, sell…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe considers whether the heartbreak of a bad injury will inspire this striker to become an Arsenal great.Everyone remembers when Arsenal striker Eduardo broke his leg against Birmingham City. In fact the break was so bad Sky Sports instantly told the producers of the live show to not show it under any circumstances.…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that Lee Cattermole's move to Sunderland is good business all round. In a summer transfer market that is seeing players change hands for millions and millions of pounds, it is encouraging to see that there is still some room for good and well thought out business decisions. Lee Cattermole is one of the…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe thinks that Mark Hughes has assembled the best squad outside of the top four. A lot of people have had a lot of very different opinions onthe way that Manchester City have been behaving this summer. Well, the argumentis wide open on whether Mark Hughes now has a top quality squad that…

Football FanCast columnist  Lewis Doe wonders whether it is just a matter of time before Everton finally give in to Manchester City. Regardless of how nice or talented a manager is, one thing he cannot do is keep a player at his club if he clearly does not want to bethere. Joleon Lescott is one such player. David…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe wonders whether a victory over the Dutch will add much to Fabio Capello's growing legend status. A lot was said when Fabio Capello was appointed as the new England head coach. Well now that we are a long way into his tenure, we can seewhy he is one of the most respected and…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe feels that Fulham musthang onto Brede Hangeland if they are to have any chance of making progress. It is an over used but correct saying in football but if youlet your best players leave then you do not really have any chance of beingable to move forwards. As Arsene Wenger continues on his merry way along…

Football FanCast columnist Lewis Doe looks at whether thedeparture of Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door of legend status for WayneRooney. Wayne Rooney has always been a remarkable football player.Ever since he made his debut for Everton and scored the winner against Arsenalas a scruffy sixteen year old, everyone has always known there is somethingspecial about him. The £30 million transfer from…