DIVING BORED

ROB BRADLEY suggests revamping the penalty laws could be one way of trying to curb the growing menace of diving in...

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!

GARY TEDDER on how the Leyton Orient revolution hasn’t turned out exactly as planned  THE proverb ‘Be careful what you wish...

ROONEY READY FOR THE RECORD

LIAM NEWMAN says that 2015 could be a year to remember for Wayne Rooney as he homes in on a half-century...

WINGAAH

JAMES MASON tells us that we need to let our heads rule our hearts when it comes to assessing the impact...

THE COWSHED AT LAST

RYAN FERGUSON explains how sampling the legendary stand at Tranmere Rovers made him feel like a fully-fledged supporter  IN HIS opus...

BALLON SORE!

CHRIS DUNLAVY argues that defensive players deserve greater recognition in the Ballon d’Or awards – and Roy Hodgson surely agrees  ENGLAND...

“YOU ONLY SING WHEN YOU, RE WINNING!”

ALLY McKENZIE claims the obsession with success has ruined how we watch football – and that long-term fans have been priced...

MUM’S TRIBUTE TO TRAGIC RICH

SAM ELLIOTT on how a grieving mother honoured her promise to write a book about her son NO PARENT should ever...

10 REASONS WHY WE KEEP GOING BACK

DAVID HENNINGHAM explains why, despite the cost, it’s impossible to kick the football habit... HOW much????? I’m not paying that! That’s...

Return to Europe

We’ve just been through a pretty hectic footballing period and, hopefully, most of you will have come out of it with...

Five defenders Manchester United should look to sign in January

Six consecutive victories and a draw against Aston Villa on the road have helped Manchester United head towards 2015 and the...

Mourinho may be forced to admit Lampard mistake

Even though Jose Mourinho won’t admit it publicly, he must surely now be regretting his decision to let Chelsea legend Frank...

5 cross-Premiership transfers that could take place in January

Premier League sides are jostling for position as the January transfer approaches. And while the focus is usually on the big...

Late Tackle New Issue Out NOW!

THE NEW issue of Late Tackle is in your shops now! You’ll be able to find us in over 400 WHSmith and...

AB FAB

Why Cesc Must Be PFA Player Of The Year LIAM NEWMAN salutes the midfield maestro who has been the architect of...

Long way to go for blues to be the best ever

CHRIS DUNLAVY believes lame opposition means it’s difficult to judge how good Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea really are Chelsea are making mincemeat...

THE SCOTTISH WINGER A VANISHED SPECIES

JOHN J O’CONNOR laments the passing of one of the greatest Scottish exports, the fiery-tempered, scrawney-legged little wizards of the wing...

STATS? WHY THEY JUST DON’T ADD UP FOR ME

CHRIS DUNLAVY on why a time machine is required to decide who’s the greatest of all time IS Wayne Rooney an...

LACK OF CASH SAW SHADOW SURVIVE BRADFORD FIRE

SAM ELLIOTT talks to an Asian coach who wants to give more back to football sHADOW PARVEZ is in charge of...

STOP MAKING A TWIT OF YOURSELVES!

JOSHUA PECK says players need to remember they’re in the public eye when they send Tweets, but also feels they deserve...

END OF EMPIRE

GARY TEDDER wonders when the Premier League’s Big Five will face serious decline – and who will emerge to take their...

WAG CORNER

MATTHEW JAMES casts his seasoned eye over the form Thomas Vermaelen – remember him? Arsenal sold the Belgian defender in the...

CELTIC NATIONS REQUIRE A REVOLUTION

THOMAS SARGENT suggests it’s time the top clubs from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland got together to create...

5 TO WATCH AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS

FRANCIS KELLY picks out the players that could sparkle on the continental stage -and perhaps earn a move to the Premier...

THE TRIADS WERE AFTER ME!

SAM ELLIOTT talks to the coach involved in the QPR-China brawl who has made a fresh start AS Non-League Eastleigh look...

DEPRESSION IN FOOTBALL

ALAN JOHNSON takes a look at how one former footballer is helping to tackle an all-too-common illness that players have been...

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

THOMAS MARKHAM-UDEN is alarmed by the rough deal handed out to Premier League supporters You get what you pay for –...

Valdes or De Gea? It’s over to Van Gaal

By David Cartlidge As David de Gea pulled off another string of stunning saves at the Emirates on Saturday evening, one...

Best Football Games of All Time

  By Olly Ricketts The festive season always brings back a host of memories from days gone by, and is a...

Late Tackle New Issue Out NOW!

THE NEW issue of Late Tackle is in your shops now! You’ll be able to find us in over 400 WHSmith and...