Alex Churcher @alex-churcher ?

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  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: Can Gary Neville Stay Neutral for the cause?   1 year ago · View

    ThumbnailRoy Keane has been forthright with his comments questioning Gary Neville’s involvement with the England team and criticising his dual role as a coach-cum-pundit. As a fellow ex-Manchester United captain, he certainly has some insight into the mind of his former team mate but do Keane’s remarks raise genuine concern about former players combining media responsibility [...]

     
  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: Creating a ‘Stadium of Fright’ in Sunderland?   1 year ago · View

    ThumbnailAs Martin O’Neill prepares for a busy summer revamping his squad, the first transformation at Sunderland sees away fans moving to the highest point in the Stadium of Light. It’s a change the club feels will give them better support next season. Having home fans behind both goals will create a better atmosphere and help improve [...]

     
  • ThumbnailHaving bid adieu to Lille with a hat-trick in his final game, Eden Hazard is now looking ahead to the first major transfer of his fledgling career. The Belgian is one of this summer’s hottest properties having been linked with a host of Europe’s top sides but has his flirtation with different clubs shown a side [...]

     
  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: Has Arsene’s Pride Come Before Arsenal’s Fall?   1 year, 1 month ago · View

    ThumbnailAfter another trophyless season at the Emirates, Arsenal fans attention now turns to Robin van Persie’s lingering contract negotiations. Arsene Wenger has been trusted to oversee their development but for the 8th summer in a row Arsenal face the possibility of losing one of their best players. The Frenchman has had a major influence on the [...]

     
  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: How Can Football Prevent the Agent Provocateur?   1 year, 1 month ago · View

    ThumbnailIt’s that time of year again. Soon football’s transfer silly season will be in full swing and player’s agents will be licking their lips in anticipation. Fans may love the summer drama but does the involvement of agents affect the beautiful game in a negative way? It’s important to understand that agents are not part of [...]

     
  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: Liverpool on the cusp of ‘football limbo’   1 year, 1 month ago · View

    ThumbnailKenny Dalglish’s Anfield homecoming was heralded as the ‘Return of the King’. 18 months later and Liverpool’s diminished ambitions have led to the demise their former hero. The Scot may have won a trophy this year but after a serious dip in league form and a string of questionable transfers it was inevitable the Anfield hierarchy [...]

     
  • Alex Churcher wrote a new blog post: Are England Lost in Transition?   1 year, 1 month ago · View

    ThumbnailRoy Hodgson starts his new role as England manager this week as focus shifts from the drama of the Premier League to the International prestige of Euro 2012. The initial shock of Hodgson’s appointment has passed and fans are now waiting to see who will be included in his first squad announcement this Wednesday. England has [...]