Spurs and Argentinean legend Ossie Ardiles has spoke of his confidence about Tottenham’s chances in this forthcoming season. “I think that we are going to do very well, and I’m very confident. Harry is confident. We are in Europe for the first time in a long time, and it’s going…

TF90M's James Bailey wonders if the PL has now surrendered their hold on the Champions League to La Liga. Over the last few years Europe's premiere competition has been dominated by English teams. The last three tournaments have seen three out of the…

TF90M's James Bailey feels that Aaron Lennon has more than earned the right to take England's right wing spot. Over the past decade or so the right hand spot of England's midfield has become synonymous with David Beckham, in fact the position has almost belonged to him. Through from France '98 to Germany '06 it was Beckham who competed on…

TF90M's James Bailey reviews the new faces coming to a Premiership ground near you. Winning promotion to the Premiership is regarded as the most financially beneficial reward in football. However and not totally surprising,the step-up is not the easiest transition, despite the extra money made available for transfers. It is one thing having the money available, but is an entirely different…

TF90M's Tom Dale looks at Leeds United's £8m dilemma. It's been a huge year for Fabian Delph. Unknown before the start of last season, Leeds United's star midfielder is now one of the hottest properties in English football with a trophy cabinet already full of awards including Football League Young Player of the Year and a hat-trick of club…

TF90M's James Bailey wonders if it is time that Wenger took the shackles of Theo Walcott, so he can fulfil his undoubted potential. At just seventeen years old Theo Walcott was called up by the then England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson into the 2006 World Cup squad, in a decision that can surely only be labelled as bizarre. Yet looking…

TF90M's James Bailey wonders with Man City spending and Spurs set to join the ride, whether this is a defining summer for Aston Villa, to consolidate their place as a top six side. Whether it is Stewart Downing, Kenwyne Jones, Maxi Rodriguez, David Beckham or half the Real Madrid team, Tottenham Hotspur are a frequent fixture amidst the tabloid transfer…

TF90M's James Bailey feels that Fletcher and Scholes are a credit to their profession and the perfect role models for the next generation. Tuesday 5 May 2009  Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher, following his harsh dismissal for a seemingly fair tackle on Cesc Fabregas, walks off the pitch not protesting, despite knowing he will miss the Champions League final. …

TF90M's James Bailey wonders if the arrival of Emile Heskey upset the balance at Villa Park. Having enjoyed their best start to a season since Graham Taylor was in control back in 1990 and after an impressive 13-match unbeaten league run, Aston Villa were within…

TF90M's James Bailey looks at the dilemma that faces Harry Redknapp. "He's such a fantastic footballer that it's difficult to nail down where his best position is, but wherever he plays, he's absolutely brilliant, a top-class player." Harry Redknapp  Luka Modric, the diminutive Croatian,…