Jerome Johnstone's Recent Posts

Arsenal, Spurs and Aston Villa have to accept it's now part of the game!

Jerome Johnstone — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:23:39 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone feels that it is time that clubs accept that ‘tapping up' is just part of the game.

Tapping up of players is something that has been going on for years. Whether it is done through an elicit meeting, player orchestrated or openly within the media; it is something that will always continue and really something that the authorities can do little to stop.

What is Liverpool's best solution to their No.7 conundrum?

Jerome Johnstone — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:59:39 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone looks at the conundrum facing Rafa Benitez in finding the best complement for Fernando Torres.

If there was shirt numbers that could have retired over the years at Anfield, then it is the most definitely 7 & 9. Such has been the array of talents that have put on the fabled shirts over the years from Keegan, Dalglish, Rush, Fowler and now of course Fernando Torres. With the number now comes pressure, an added expectation and with No.9 in very safe hands with El Nino, it is vital that Rafa fills the No.7 with similar aplomb.

Should Liverpool boss activate a Plan B?

Jerome Johnstone — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:28:28 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone feels it is time that Liverpool searched for a Plan B.

If Rafa Benitez has learnt something in the last few weeks then it is that football has the ability to kick a man when he's down.

Portuguese wizard, Spanish magician or flying Dutchman - Who should Liverpool bring in to fill the void?

Jerome Johnstone — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:58:19 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone is in no doubt that Liverpool need to sign a winger this summer and has compiled his short list.

If there is one thing that has become abundantly clear about Liverpool in the past few years is that we have continually lacked natural width.
It has certainly not been the want of trying and over the years we have seen many attempts to fill the void, but to no avail and we are constantly left to make do with makeshift alternatives like Stevie G or in recent months Dirk Kuyt. It has been holding us back that is without question and it is high time that Liverpool sorted out if we want to move on to the desired level.

What gives the Arsenal star a right to issue ultimatums?

Jerome Johnstone — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:02:40 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Jerome Johnstone cannot understand what gives Robin Van Persie the right to issue an ultimatum.

I have always found International football something of an enigma and never really bought into the hype and circus that seems to surround it. Games are rarely good, refereeing tends to be abysmal and it normally only takes 20 odd minutes before you start to channel hop.