Alex McLeish’s proposed move from Birmingham City to Aston Villa will surely go down as one of the most unpopular in the history of British football, should it go ahead. Anger at the thought of a former Blue at the helm has worked Aston Villa fans into a frenzied state of…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders why fans are so quick to have a go at Michel Platini when his ideas are clearly for the good of the game. Michel Platini, the President of UEFA has threatened Premier League clubs with expulsion from the Champions League unless they balance their books over the next three seasons. "We are giving…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders who Sir Alex Ferguson thinks he is kidding by talking up his ‘tough' Champions League group. Sir Alex Ferguson did his best to convince the assembled media that Man United's Champions League group is far from easy, despite avoiding some of Europe's biggest clubs. United were drawn against CSKA Moscow, Besiktas and Wolfsburg in…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Spurs signing Muntari could transform them from Europa League to Champions League hopefuls. Harry Redknapp is lining up a bid for his former charge Sulley Muntari as he looks to strengthen his Tottenham side in the hope of maintaining their lofty position in the Premier League. Spurs are among the pace setters after…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders if anyone will be able to stand in the way of United and a third consecutive Champions League final. Dimitar Berbatov has claimed that the rest of Europe will be hoping to avoid Man United when the Champions League draw is made later today. The Bulgarian striker said that after defeat in the final…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey says it is a sad reflection of the club's fall from grace that investors are choosing clubs such as Notts County ahead of Newcastle. Barry Moat's proposed takeover at Newcastle could still be months away after it emerged that the local business has not raised the £20m sum needed in order for the provisional agreement…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reflects on a sad night for English football by celebrating the one positive that emerged - Jack Collison. Jack Collison came of age last night after West Ham's victory over Millwall was overshadowed by a depressing flashback to English football's dark ages. The West Ham youngster, playing just 48 hours after the tragic death of…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Arjen Robben is the answer to Liverpool's early season woes? Liverpool are being linked with a move for Real Madrid's Arjen Robben, according to reports. The former Chelsea star is one of a handful of players thought to be available for transfer from Spain after a summer of upheaval at the Bernabeu with…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders what the future holds at Old Trafford for Anderson. Ji Sung Park is set to sign a new contract at Old Trafford which intensifies the speculation surrounding his team mate Anderson. Park, whose contract was set to expire at the end of the season, started preliminary talks at the end of last season, according to…

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Vidic's mooted move to Barca was a case of a quote lost in translation or whether it was all a ploy to secure a new deal. Nemanja Vidic has vowed to stay loyal to Manchester United after dismissing talk linking him with a move away from Old Trafford. There had been a drip…