Football FanCast columnist Martin Kane wonders if Fulham are going to pull off the great escape. In most people's eyes, Fulham have been down for months now.  Dire on the road, combined with ill-fortune and questionable refereeing had left Fulham staring squarely at Doncaster away next season. …

FFC columnist Martin Kane discusses the sensationalism of the national media when it comes to football stories and wonders whether the hyperbole that surrounds even the most mediocre headline is becoming all a little too much. A headline amused me this week; "Derby rocked by Barnes…

After Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United heaped more misery on Newcastle this evening, FFC columnist Martin Kane asks whether Kevin Keegan should now be taking a worrying look over his shoulder. Whilst Middlesbrough and Sunderland continue to improve, up the road at Newcastle things couldn't be…

After Fabio Capello's first game as national boss, FFC columnist Martin Kane takes a look at eight England managers and the surprise inclusions that were included in their first respective squads. A fascinating insight into the thinking behind England manager's squad selections, some players have never pulled on a…

FanCast columnist Martin Kane doesn't understand the so called mini crisis that has engulfed Newcastle of late and sees signs that Sam Allardyce and the Toon Army maybe have just turned a corner. A few weeks ago, it appeared that Sam Allardyce was dead man walking.  Horrifying home…

In a football world where everyone but referees are deemed accountable for their mistakes. Martin Kane shows sympathy for Everton's David Moyes and takes a indirect swipe at football's governing bodies. Who'd be a referee? Steve McClaren and David Moyes have each put them to the sword in the past week, and on a weekly…

Martin Kane looks at Derby County's disasterous start to the season and already fears for their Premiership life after only a quarter of the way through the season. Derby's win over Newcastle last month must have given Rams supporter's great heart.  Victory over a side containing well known, established Premiership stars such as…

Martin Kane looks at the worrying trend of the owner/manager and the catastrophic results that it subsequently brings and warns Chelsea fans to be afraid…be very afraid!   Be afraid Chelsea supporters, be very afraid. Your Chairman is embarking on a course…

After two impressive victories in the Euro Qualifiers, the heat is clearly off Steve McClaren. Martin Kane focuses on the contributions of Richards and Barry and the selection headache that the England boss now faces and the dilemma that will face the England boss when his…