The focus has been on Fabio Capello's decision to drop Theo Walcott but Adam Johnson has every reason to feel equally, if not more, disappointed with being left out of the England squad. Not only is he the only natural left winger who made to thirty man squad but his form…

It's a shame Adam Johnson didn't get more than the handful of minutes he got in England's 3-1 defeat of Mexico. Not because he almost made a sensational start when he came on but because England's shape lacks a left side. At the moment, England's system is to have an inter-changing role…

Barcelona may have to face up to the possibilities of more heartache endured on them by Jose Mourinho, like that his Inter team delivered to them in the Champions League semi final visit to the Nou Camp. These possibilities increased if the self proclaimed 'Special One' takes over at Madrid this…

The last time a relegated side played in the FA Cup Final it was against Chelsea. They beat Middlesbrough back in 1997. Ironic? It is ironic that Avram Grant's last game of manager of Portsmouth could well be in a cup final as it was for Chelsea. Twice in his short…

It could have been such a perfect ending. Imagine it. Sir Alex Ferguson holds his third European Cup aloft in Madrid, home of the most successful club side, crowning himself as the most successful club manager. Adding United's 4th European title to the record breaking 19th Premier League title won weeks…

More needs to be done to cut cheating out of the game............ In a bank, with the constant handling of cash in and out, cash differences happen. Once noted the cashier can spend an age going through their transactions to find it, after making sure the cash bundles are right,…

Even though a green and gold cloud surrounds Old Trafford these days, with Red Knights waiting patiently in the wings with an attempt to overhaul the club's ownership this summer, certain football owners could take a page out of the Glazer's book when it comes to owning a football club…

'Squeaky bum time'- Sir Alex Ferguson's famous quote to describe the business end of the season we are entering as the freshness of Spring greets the air. The difference in the title race for his team this season could be in defence, with the return of the defensive marriage of Ferdinand…

As a teary Green and Golden Balls left the Old Trafford pitch, probably for the last time as a player, there is no doubt he would have had a much more emotional moment to himself in private. Then, like all professionals, he will evaluate his own performance. This will probably bring…

The final whistle, on this cold Wembley night, was greeted with smiles and cheers from England supporters. A win and three second half goals could at least leave a warm, glowing feeling for the journey home. But as the feeling returns to those supporters fingers, so might memories of the first…