Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans wonders if Man City's blue moon is finally rising. I have been writing for Football FanCast for almost two years now and unquestionably my most read and controversial article regarded Manchester City not being contenders for the League title under Sven-Goran Eriksson. It was written at a time when the Blues' were on a fantastic…

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans looks ahead to the weekends fixtures.   Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers Anfield - K.O. 12:45 - WATCH LIVE: Sky Sports 1 BUILD-UP: Rafael Benetiz's men have a chance to heap more pressure on their arch-rivals Manchester United by beating struggling Blackburn in the days early kick-off. Everyone invloved with the Reds will be expected to see a backlash to…

              THE BIG MATCH PREVIEW - CARLING CUP FINAL 2009 MANCHESTER UNITED v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Wembley Stadium - Sunday - K.O. 15:00 - WATCH LIVE on SKY SPORTS 1 Build-Up: The 49th League Cup final pits table-topping Manchester United against defending champions Tottenham Hotspur. Their seasons could…

This section will provide you with all the information you require in the build-up to all of Saturday's Premier League encounters. It is your one-stop-shop to whet your appetite for a weekend of fantastic football.     Aston Villa v Chelsea Villa Park - K.O. 12:45 - WATCH LIVE: Sky Sports 1 BUILD-UP: Guus Hiddink could have certainly…

This section will provide you with all the information you require in the build-up to all of Saturday's Premier League encounters. It is your one-stop-shop to whet your appetite for a weekend of fantastic football.     Manchester City v Middlesbrough   City of Manchester Stadium - K.O. 12:45 - WATCH LIVE: Sky Sports 1   BUILD-UP: Manchester City seemed…

This section will provide you with all the information you require in the build-up to all of Saturday's Premier League encounters. It is your one-stop-shop to whet your appetite for a weekend of fantastic football.      Stoke City v Manchester City   Britannia Stadium - K.O. 12:45 - WATCH LIVE: Sky Sports 1    BUILD-UP: Tony Pulis has claimed that his side's recent form has not dented…

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans looks ahead to the afternoon's Premier League fixtures and wonders which supporters will have the bragging rights come this evening. A new year, a new Football FanCast and a new look to our previews section, what more could you ask for?   This section will provide you with all the information you require in…

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans continues his search into finding the outstanding players of 2008, by looking for the best striker of the calendar year.   It is early January and therefore it is that time of year to heap praise on those who made 2008 a memorable 12 months for football fans. Over the…

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans wonders if Sir Alex Ferguson may have made a mistake in his decision to sell Chris Eagles.     Despite being the most successful Manchester United manager of all time, even though he is considered by his peers as the greatest manager in the World, and although it would take a lot for him to…

Football FanCast columnist Mark Bryans continues his search into finding the outstanding players of 2008, by looking for the best midfielder of the calendar year.   It is early January and therefore it is that time of year to heap praise on those who made 2008 a memorable 12 months for football fans. Over the next few days I will be arguing the cause for…