November 13, 2013
Ashley Young pays the price for his reputation
Ashley Young has earned a reputation as a player who dives, but perhaps he has ben harshly treated because of his poor recent form.
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Brian Glanville
Britain’s most respected football writer, Brian Glanville remains a unique and distinctive voice in the world of football journalism. Brian has written for World Soccer since 1962 and is the author of a number of books, including The Story of the World Cup.
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November 6, 2013
The end of England’s football supremacy – 60 years on
We are approaching the 60th anniversary of Hungary's famous 6-3 victory over England at Wembley - a result that signalled the of any notion of English football supremacy.
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October 29, 2013
Racism in Russia? Whoever would have thought it?
Is anyone really surprised to hear about footballers being racially abused in Russia, asks Brian Glanville. Plus, Sir Alex Ferguson's autobiography dissected.
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October 22, 2013
Racism remains a problem in football, but Roy Hodgson was not guilty of it
European football is beset by racism, which is why the storm over Roy Hodgson's astronaut joke was entirely misplaced. Brian Glanville on the hysterical reaction to last week's incident.
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October 16, 2013
England qualify in style, but rest of the world will not be quaking in their boots
England are through to next year's World Cup finals, and although they cannot be considered title contenders, they are unlikely to disgrace themselves in Brazil.
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October 15, 2013
Credit to Roy Hodgson for bold selection, though doubts remain
If nothing else, Roy Hodgson has shown a refreshingly open mind when it comes to team selection. The surprise decision to pick Andros Townsend to face Montenegro was the latest bold choice made by the…
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October 8, 2013
Is there any chance that the 2022 World Cup could be taken off Qatar?
Is there any chance that the 2022 World Cup could be taken off Qatar? brian Glanville wonders if it is too late to find a new venue for the finals.
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October 3, 2013
Jose Mourinho and David Moyes: managers in trouble?
Jose Mourinho and David Moyes are coming under scrutiny, after less than impressive starts to the season for their respective clubs Chelsea and and Manchester United.
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September 25, 2013
Paolo Di Canio and Jose Mourinho: a tale of two managers
As Paolo Di Canio pays the ultimate price for his eccentric leadership style, fellow manager, Jose Mourinho, is beginning to demonstrate some maverick tendencies of his own.
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September 18, 2013
Greg Dyke: a mistaken appointment?
Was the decision to appoint Greg Dyke as head of the Football Association a mistake? Tactical confusion in Kiev as England hang on for a point. Plus, George Best remembered.
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September 11, 2013
A force for good or a boring blowhard? New FA Chief Greg Dyke examined
Is Greg Dyke great force for change or just one more boring blowhard? Brian Glanville delivers his verdict on the new chairman of the Football Association.
