The 2010 African Cup of Nations fell away in quality and excitement after the opening round of
group games. If this year's tournament does the same, we will be in for a long three weeks. Over
the course of the next couple of weeks, we'll be bringing you up to date with the progress of the
four groups in this competition as each round of matches is completed and the first round of group
matches is now over.
We have noted before on this site that football supporters can be considerably more patient
than we are ever given credit for. Indeed, some might even say that we are too patient. In recent
years, we have put up with increasing ticket prices, the desecration of the atmosphere inside
grounds and policing methods that would raise an eyebrow were they to be practiced in a
totalitarian state.
Why Saint Trap is due an apology and Evertonians should not turn on their
own
I hope those Irish fans who have given Giovanni Trapattoni stick for his style of play will
now send him an apology. Taking his squad to a European Championship finals is a massive
achievement.
Why Saint Trap is due an apology and protesting Evertonians are true Blues not
traitors
I hope those Irish fans who have given Giovanni Trapattoni stick for his style of play will
now send him an apology. Taking his squad to a European Championship finals is a massive
achievement.
Liverpool legend, Ronnie Whelan has brought out his autobiography: "Walk On: My Life in Red".
Its a very good piece of work, from his humble beginnings in Dublin to having a glittering career
with the Reds from 1979-1994.
During that time he won six League Titles, one European Cup, three League Cups and two FA Cups.
Our summer trawl through the Twohundredpercent vaults continues with this video on the
decline of Sheffield football.
More than a decade before "The Full Monty", the decline of the city of Sheffield and the effect
of the collapse of the city's steel industry was already well documented.
OTP looks at matches that changed football's laws 1. England 1-0 Argentina (1966) This is the match
where Argentina captain Antonio Rattin refused to leave the pitch after being sent-off. Suggestions
that his dismissal had been lost in translation might sound like sour grapes, yet England defender
Jack Charlton phoned the Wembley press office to [.
The only thing that matters in the North East this weekend
This weekend will see the Wear-Tyne derby as Sunderland and Newcastle look to grab local
bragging rights once again. The last derby game, at St. James' Park, ended up with Sunderland on
the end of a 5-1 drubbing and although that was considered one of the most anticipated derby games
in recent seasons, Sunday's game should be just as heated for much different reasons.
