Rob Facey's Recent Posts

Rafa talks down expectations at Liverpool - Why can't Liverpool progess to the next level?

Rob Facey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:53:38 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey asks whether Liverpool winning the Champions League raised expectations to an unrealistic level, or whether that was their chance to move up to the next level and they simply have failed to do so.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has claimed that his job at Anfield would be easier if he didn’t have the raised expectations that came with winning the Champions League in his first season.

Modric predicts top 4 challenge for Spurs but what do Everton, Portsmouth and Villa have to say?

Rob Facey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:52:53 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey assesses Tottenham’s chances of finishing in the top four this season after new boy Luka Modric has revealed this is what he expects of his team mates. Everton, Villa, Portsmouth and Man City may have something to say about that!

Luka Modric, the Croatian midfielder who joined Spurs at the tail end of last season, has already outlined his high hopes for his debut season in England.

Gallass named as captain - This is why Arseanl won't win the league

Rob Facey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reacts to the announcement that Arsene Wenger has named William Gallas as Arsenal captain once more and wonders whether the defenders temperament could mean another season of heartache for Gunners fans.

William Gallas, the French defender, will continue to captain Arsenal next season, despite last season’s theatrics. But is he the right man to lead Arsene Wenger’s title push?

Newcastle United to lose top striker?

Rob Facey — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:04:03 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders what Newcastle can do to stop the rot from setting in after news that Michael Owen is in no hurry to sign a new contract, despite just one more year remaining on his current deal.

When Michael Owen joined Newcastle from Madrid he had been holding out for an emotional return to Anfield. He wanted to rejoin the club who let him fulfill his dreams of playing in Europe but Liverpool and Real were unable to agree a fee. Then, Newcastle stepped in.

Chelsea skipper Terry: Premier League is our priority

Rob Facey — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:03:21 +0100

Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey reacts to John Terry’s claim that the Premier League is the number one priority for Chelsea this year and looks at how his side can go about toppling United.

Little more than a week before the new season kicks off, Chelsea captain John Terry has outlined the plans for the Stamford Bridge club for the coming year.