August 28, 2012
Democracy rules in the Premier League, for the time being
With the exception of big-spending Chelsea, the traditional heavyweights have made a stuttering start to the new Premier League season.
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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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August 21, 2012
The Premier League is back
Michael Laudrup makes a stunning start to his career as manager of Swansea City, while their former boss Brendan Rodgers' new side Liverpool struggle at West Brom
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August 14, 2012
Manchester City v Chelsea: it’s a rich man’s world
After the excitement of the Olympic final between Mexico and Brazil, English football came back to earth with a bump when Chelsea and Manchester City travelled to Villa Park to contest the Community Shield.
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August 8, 2012
Team GB won the public’s backing, but fell short when it mattered
Despite concerns about widespread indifference to the British Olympic football team, the public voted with their feet and gave the concept a resounding thumbs up.
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July 31, 2012
Time to drop the Terry case and move on?
Having been found innocent in a court of law, should John Terry have subsequently been charged by the Football Association? Brian Glanville on the case that refuses to go away.
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July 24, 2012
Player power illustrates the frustrations of modern game
The transfer sagas involving several Premier League players look set to continue throughout the summer. Plus, reliving some of Portsmouth's happier days.
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July 17, 2012
John Terry court appearance: a case of police wasting police time?
John Terry was found not guilty, but given the ambiguity of the evidence, a more accurate verdict would have been Not Proven. Brian Glanville analyses the Terry case and wonders whether it should have made…
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July 10, 2012
Spare a thought for Wenger as another player looks set to depart
Spare a thought for Arsene Wenger, argues Brian Glanville. Beset from all sides and struggling to keep the Gunners ship on an even keel.
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July 3, 2012
Spain were worthy winners, but the best ever? Brian Glanville is unconvinced
Spain were hugely impressive in the final, but all this talk about them being the best side of all time is premature, especially when the opposition was so mediocre. Brian Glanville has some final thoughts…
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June 28, 2012
How are the mighty fallen: Ronaldo fails to deliver when it matters
Spain go through but again fail to impress, while Cristiano Ronaldo comes up short when it really matters. Brian Glanville delivers his verdict on the first of the Euro 2012 semi finals.
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June 27, 2012
Pirlo’s masterclass exposes dearth of English creativity
Andre Pirlo's performance on Sunday highlighted the absence of an English playmaker. Brian Glanville wonders whether the pernicious influence of Charles Hughes may be responsibility for the dearth of creativity in the English game.
