July 2011
4 posts
Robbéry's recurring injuries and a very important...
Another injury for Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry.
Before I launch headfirst into yet another assessment of the redder wealthier half of Munich, I should probably offer a small apology. I should like to attribute the somewhat FC Bayern heavy nature of this blog to the club’s eternally engaging allure; their ability to amaze, disgust and enthral on any given day in any given week. Sadly, I have...
Wenger's petite faiblesse, and the Japanese...
The Cesc Fabregas palaver.
Some perceive the fruitlessness of the last six years’ search for a repletion of the trophy cabinet’s contents as proof that Arsene Wenger is losing the plot somewhat. Others look to his team’s home form, pointing to the disappointing and even embarrassing results against Wolves, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland during the course of last season,...
Schalke, Bayern and sinister agents.
The crucial differences between FC Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Muenchen.
Should Schalke 04 achieve even half of what FC Bayern do in the coming season, it will be an unprecedented triumph of a campaign. A slightly overly bold statement, perhaps, but judging by the differing transfer policies and expectations of these two “Traditionsklubs”, it is not unjustified. While FCB have flexed their financial...
Carlitos the predictable Argentine and the...
Carlos Tévez’ desire to leave Manchester City.
Poor old Carlos Tévez. He never had much going for him did he? Since he first caught the eyes of thousands of Europeans while representing his country at the 2006 World Cup, Tévez has followed what is perhaps the most bizarre of paths taken by any professional over the last five years – even in the world of that endearingly crazy old nutter the...
