With the football season a mere three weeks away, FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta starts his series of looking at the key players who are set to play a major role in the coming campaign. One of Croatia's most talented and sought-after footballers, Luka Modric has set his eyes on a new footballing journey at…

Sunit Thaukuta is confident that White Hart Lane will be a place of joy next season. Could they Lilly Whites push on for top 4 finish? Will it be at the expense of Arsenal? There is an air of genuine confidence around White Hart Lane these days. The mood in the white…

Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta reacts to Arsene Wenger's words this morning and wonders if it was merely an act of frustration or simply mind games with his board. Arsene Wenger shocked Arsenal fans this morning by claiming that "We are now a selling club." Strong words indeed that undoubtedly wouldn't have been welcome in some…

Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta feels it a grave shame that once again an international competition is dominated by club matters. As we reach the finale of EURO 2008, the focus of attention of the football fan around Europe will be the start of the upcoming domestic seasons. Club football is the bread and butter for most fans and why…

Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta looks at Liverpool's reported interest in the Spanish duo Villa and Silva and wonders if they are the missing pieces to Rafa's title chasing jigsaw. The ongoing European Championships have unleashed a new generation of young talents that are making top European clubs scramble to secure their services. Almost all the top stars are being…

Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta is growing tired of all the negative speculation around Arsenal football club and feels it time it was resolved once and for all. While Arsene Wenger finds himself in Switzerland covering the Euros for French TV a growing problem is seemingly occurring on the home front. Every given day there are constant rumours and speculation about…

Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta feels that Arsenal need to adopt a steely mentality, if they have any hope of winning silverware next season. The title of the topic may sound a bit damning but that is what Arsenal must do next season to compete for the Premiership title. The very phrase ‘beautiful football' is synonymous with the style of…

New Football FanCast columnist Sunit Thakurta is excited at the likely arrival of Samir Nasri from Marseille. France's early exit from EURO 2008 seems to have brought forward the inevitable signing of 20-year old Les Blues and Marseille midfield dynamo Samir Nasri by Arsenal. Arsene Wenger has been tracking this immensely talented player since he shined for France at…