Football FanCast columnist Phil Tomlinson is sure Swansea's Ferrie Bodde will soon be playing in the Premier League. The 26-year-old midfielder has been in sparkling form for Swansea this season and he is the major reason behind the Welsh team's emergence in the second tier. Roberto Martinez's men lie ninth in the table and look a decent outside

Betfair blogger Phil Tomlinson reacts to Arsenal's latest capitulation and feels the need for Wenger to bring in a leader has never been greater. Arsenal's shock 2-1 defeat at Premier League newcomers Stoke on Saturday has once again raised questions about the Gunners' ability to compete with England's finest. Arsene Wenger's men have not claimed any silverware…

Football FanCast columnist Phil Tomlinson feels it is only a matter of time before Ashley Young is an England regular. Barclays Premier League Player of the Month for September Ashley Young has got to be very short football odds to be included in Fabio Capello's next England squad. The 23-year-old Aston Villa wideman has been sensational for Martin O'Neill's men…

Football FanCast columnist Phil Tomlinson feels that Ian Dowie has hit the nail on the head with his views on so-called systems. QPR boss Iain Dowie hit the nail on the head this week when he said: "There's an obsession in this country with systems, but it's about the players out there." The former Coventry chief was speaking after…

Football FanCast columnist Phil Tomlinson looks back at the strange events at Watford last week and the ridiculous fact that Aidy Boothroyd has now been charged. Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd was left fuming after Saturday's debacle at Vicarage Road when his Hornets side were the victim of the 'goal that never was', but he will be seething now after…