November 22, 2011
Brian Glanville examines Chelsea’s problems
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas believes he still retains the backing of Roman Abramovich, but if his side continue to underperform, then that could soon change.
Advertisement
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.
-
-
November 17, 2011
England show signs of improvement against inert opposition
Brian Glanville cautions against reading too much into England's recent upturn in form.
-
November 15, 2011
Brian Glanville on England’s shock victory over Spain
Brian Glanville argues that England's victory over Spain was not, as some observers claimed, a tactical masterstroke for Fabio Capello, but a massive fluke against a hugely superior team.
-
November 10, 2011
Spain should beat a weakened England team at Wembley
Brian Glanville believes that Fabio Capello has suffered more than his fair share of bad luck in recent months.
-
October 25, 2011
Brian Glanville tries to interpret a confusing set of results across Europe
Brian Glanville looks at some bewildering results across Europe and wonders whether anyone really understands anything about football.
-
October 18, 2011
Brian Glanville hopes the Hillsborough families’ search for the truth may soon be over
Brian Glanville hopes the decision to release the official papers covering the Hillsborough tragedy, may finally bring some sense of closure for the victims' families.
-
October 13, 2011
Brian Glanville on the importance to England of Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney may be a liability at times, but he remains the one player capable of elevating England beyond mediocrity.
-
October 5, 2011
Montenegro or bust: England must be wary of an in-form striker
Brian Glanville on the dangers awaiting England when they travel to Montenegro for their vital Euro 2012 qualifier. Plus, does anyone really understand football?
-
September 29, 2011
Brian Glanville is underwhelmed by the performances of England’s finest
Brian Glanville watches some unconvincing performances from the English clubs in the Champions League, and wonders whether the Premier League is all it's cracked up to be.
-
September 22, 2011
Brian Glanville looks back on a frenetic weekend of action in England
Brian Glanville reflects on another absorbing weekend of action in the Premier League, and wonders whether Joey Barton should let his boots do the tweeting.
-
September 16, 2011
Brian Glanville on the quirks of the football manager
Brian Glanville looks at the obstacles confronting a trio of London managers, as they struggle to incorporate new players into established line-ups.
