Is it about time we got over, or got used to refereeing mistakes?
The truth is, this column cannot hope to discuss all, or even most, of the drama, controversy and excitement which occurred on Sunday. Neither can it hope to examine and remark on all of the outcry that has taken place in the days after. However, perhaps this opportunity should be used to re-open [...]
The Growing Cost of Football
After the BBC’s recent ‘Price of Football’ survey, LS Sport‘s Euan Cunningham shares his thoughts… About a year ago I was travelling back from a match. The team I have a season ticket with had played appallingly and deservedly lost 2-0. Coming back on an overcrowded bus after a walk through driving rain and looking [...]
2012/13 Premier League Preview: Liverpool-Norwich
LS Sport’s James Dutton looks at Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Norwich in the second of our four-part Premier League season preview… Liverpool What would Liverpool fans give for a quiet season of assured progress? In 2009-10 the club was wracked by the gradual dismantling of Rafa Benitez’s empire; Champions League implosion led to [...]
Black and White Magic Casts a Spell Over United Faithful
Following Manchester United’s enthralling draw with Newcastle on Saturday, Andrew Belt reviews the game, the atmosphere and why he chose to give up a seat at his beloved Leeds to watch their bitter rivals… These are strange days we’re living in. The winter chill predicted by scientists has given way for balmier temperatures, Louis Walsh, [...]