Alex Rowland's Recent Posts

Why this striker has to be the first name on the Man United teamsheet

Alex Rowland — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:38:38 +0000

Football FanCast columnist Alex Rowland lauds the contribution of Wayne Rooney and feels there is no question which attacker should be the first name on Sir Alex's team sheet.

There was a time, not so many years ago, when Wayne Rooney was described with the same messianic influence as Kevin Keegan to Geordies and Theo Walcott to cynical England fans. However, since Manchester United signed him in the summer of 2004 his impact has resembled more of a burning ember than an explosion.

Why Manchester United need to learn how to get four into three - who should be sacrificed?

Alex Rowland — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:35:33 +0000

Football FanCast columnist Alex Rowland looks at the striking dilemma that faces Sir Alex Ferguson and wonders who should be sacrificed.

It is a difficult question to answer, but why did Sir Alex Ferguson feel the need to unbalance the best team in England and Europe with the signing of Dimitar Berbatov?

Who will be top scorer in Euro 2008?

Alex Rowland — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:11:29 +0000

There's gonna be talent there alright; Torres, Gomes, Van Nistelrooy and Mutu. But who do you think will come out with the golden boot??

Why with England is there such an insistence on things being the same?

Alex Rowland — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:04:10 +0000

Football FanCast columnist Alex Rowland reacts to what was yet another uninspiring England performance against the USA.

When I was a kid and my grandparents came to visit they would take me out for a meal at little chef. This was exciting for everyone involved, however that excitement was dampened by my grandma's insistence on ordering the same meal every time; fish and chips.

Can the graduates of 92 still cut it at Man United?

Alex Rowland — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:32:16 +0000

New Football FanCast columnist Alex Rowland looks back at the remaining trio from the class of 92 and wonders if they still have a future at Old Trafford.

There is much debate as to when the Manchester United's golden class of 92 will finally come to an end. Many have left; none have move onto better things and yet three remain. Giggs, Scholes and Neville will go down as United Legends but how long can the trio continue?