Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)
This has been the first World Cup in which I have been able to use Sky+, having finally signed for the Murdoch revolution last autumn… The opportunity to pause and rewind live TV, and record matches whilst watching something else, was a part of why I was so excited about this tournament.
Rewind…
In the months leading [...]
England hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello
Stoke youngster rates Italian…
By Zack Wilson (of Goal.com)
Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross believes that England must stick with Fabio Capello despite the three Lions’ shambolic World Cup campaign.
The Potters’ centre-back has been tipped for a big future at international level, and received his first call-up to an England squad in February.
He feels that Capello has [...]
Ten things Fabio Capello got wrong
World Cup 2010
The England manager exposed his fallibility with a series of bad calls during the World Cup campaign
Richard Williams in Rustenburg
guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 June 2010 14.16 BST
Article history
Fabio Capello’s seemingly distant attitude to his England players may have contributed to their lack of confidence. Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters
England have their team back – now for the real test
World Cup 2010: round of 16
After a sluggish start, England rediscovered their spirit to reach the last 16 – but bigger challenges lie ahead
Paul Hayward in Rustenburg
The Guardian, Friday 25 June 2010
Fabio Capello’s team selection, with James Milner on the right wing, was the foundation for England’s improvement. Photograph: Thomas Coex/AFP/Getty Images
England’s five key steps to beating Slovenia
1. Early goal
Entirely obvious, but the first goal this afternoon is likely to be utterly decisive. Should England score early, they could quite easily sit back, pick Slovenia apart on the break and win by three or four goals. More likely, however, is that Slovenia will defend deeply in two disciplined banks of four and [...]
John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
• Lampard says players have complete faith in Fabio Capello
• ‘He had authority the moment he walked in and still has’
Dominic Fifield in Rustenburg
The Guardian, Tuesday 22 June 2010
Article history
England’s Frank Lampard says the players ’still respect what the manager is doing’. Photograph: Kirsty [...]
England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have in their locker.
What irks most, though, is the English media’s constant over expectation, [...]
Seven fledglings to look out for in South Africa
Whilst we’re all well briefed on the mega-stars of Spain, England and the Netherlands, and seen as though seven is my favourite number, here are seven stars in the making to watch out for in South Africa. All seven are widely tipped for big things. With some notable stars absent, could World Cup 2010 be [...]
General Discussions
Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)
This has been the first World Cup in which I have been able to use Sky+, having finally signed for the Murdoch revolution last autumn... The opportunity to pause and rewind live TV, and record matches whilst watching something else, was a part of why I was so excited abo... Read MoreEngland hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello
Stoke youngster rates Italian...
By Zack Wilson (of Goal.com)
Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross believes that England must stick with Fabio Capello despite the three Lions' shambolic World Cup campaign.
The Potters' centre-back has been tipped for a big future at i... Read MoreTen things Fabio Capello got wrong
World Cup 2010
The England manager exposed his fallibility with a series of bad calls during the World Cup campaign
Richard Williams in Rustenburg
guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 June 2010 14.16 BST
Article history
Fabio Capello's seemingly distant attitude t... Read MoreEngland have their team back – now for the real test
World Cup 2010: round of 16
After a sluggish start, England rediscovered their spirit to reach the last 16 – but bigger challenges lie ahead
Paul Hayward in Rustenburg
The Guardian, Friday 25 June 2010
Fabio Capello's team selection, with James Milner on th... Read MoreEngland’s five key steps to beating Slovenia
1. Early goal
Entirely obvious, but the first goal this afternoon is likely to be utterly decisive. Should England score early, they could quite easily sit back, pick Slovenia apart on the break and win by three or four goals. More likely, however, is that Slovenia wi... Read MoreJohn Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
• Lampard says players have complete faith in Fabio Capello
• 'He had authority the moment he walked in and still has'
Dominic Fifield in Rustenburg
The Guardian, Tuesday 22 June 2010
Article ... Read MoreEngland off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have... Read More[...] Tim Killeen
England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have... Read MoreSeven fledglings to look out for in South Africa
Whilst we’re all well briefed on the mega-stars of Spain, England and the Netherlands, and seen as though seven is my favourite number, here are seven stars in the making to watch out for in South Africa. All seven are widely tipped for big things. With some notable stars ... Read MoreHaiku World Cup Addiction
Recently I was generously invited to submit haiku (ancient Japanese poetry) to The High IQ Haiku World Cup project; and, to my surprise, was later made a member of the (currently) twelve-strong haikuworldcup.blogspot.com editorial team, which includes our very own Jon Green... Read MoreTwenty Years in Football
The 2010 World Cup makes it twenty years since I was self-diagnosed with football fever. An innate curiosity heightened only by my father’s halcyon tales of Pelé, Eusebio and, of course, our very own Geoff Hurst: whose unique contribution crowned England’s finest ever m... Read MoreSchool’s out for Summer!
I’ll begin by apologizing for my lack of blogging over the past six months and sincerely promise a more productive summer. Last September, seeking some deeper sense of fulfilment, I embarked on a surprise return to university as a mature student in the land of saints and s... Read More[...] Jon Greenbank
Stuck on You
It started with Alessandro Altobelli.
An action shot of him is all I can remember from a pack... Read MoreI saw it all
Alfred Hitchcock often walked on screen to introduce his features with a hint of what to expect.... Read MoreShameless
When David Moyes re-iterated the importance of class and dignity following last week's victory a... Read MoreOne Day, Goodbye will be Farewell
This week, Everton beat Manchester United, got knocked out of Europe, and announced their season tic... Read MoreQuick Posts
John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
• Lampard says... The EFP Writing Competition
After the success of previous writing competitions we have decided to run anothe... Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!
For those of you didn't know, the Ukraine have just won the sixth Homeless World... [...] Jordan Lister
London Calling
The Premier League’s London based clubs have enjoyed a uniformly bright start to the season, havin... Read MoreThe wait is over
As ever, the excitement has been building and with the absence of a major international tournament t... Read MoreSpurs: A Top Half Finish?
After a dramatic point at Arsenal, two victories over Liverpool and an unbeaten start of five games,... Read MoreThe Carling Cup Final: A Foregone Conclusion?
On Sunday, Manchester United stand in the way of Tottenham Hotspur retaining the Carling Cup. It l... Read MoreAll other Posts
John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
• Lampard says... Haiku World Cup Addiction
Recently I was generously invited to submit haiku (ancient Japanese poetry) to T... Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!
For those of you didn't know, the Ukraine have just won the sixth Homeless World... [...] Buckley's Bets
Premiership Bets of the Weekend
Wolves v Arsenal
Arsenal look like the best side in Europe when on their game, which at home, they have been all season. However they have been sloppy on the road this season, guilty of overplaying and taking their foot of the pedal. The recent games at AZ Alkmarr and West Ham were seemingly won, with the Gunners coasting, until loss o... Read MoreGeneral Discussions
Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)
This has been the first World Cup in which I have been able to use Sky+, having finally signed for the Murdoch revolution last autumn... The opportunity to pause and rewind live TV, and record matches whilst watching something else, was a part of why I was so excited about this tournament. Rewind... In the months leading up to this summer... Read MoreEngland hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello
Stoke youngster rates Italian... By Zack Wilson (of Goal.com) Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross believes that England must stick with Fabio Capello despite the three Lions' shambolic World Cup campaign. The Potters' centre-back has been tipped for a big future at international level, and received his first call-up to an England squad in F... Read MoreTen things Fabio Capello got wrong
World Cup 2010 The England manager exposed his fallibility with a series of bad calls during the World Cup campaign Richard Williams in Rustenburg guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 June 2010 14.16 BST Article history Fabio Capello's seemingly distant attitude to his England players may have contributed to their lack of confidence. Pho... Read MoreEngland have their team back – now for the real test
World Cup 2010: round of 16
After a sluggish start, England rediscovered their spirit to reach the last 16 – but bigger challenges lie ahead
Paul Hayward in Rustenburg
The Guardian, Friday 25 June 2010
Fabio Capello's team selection, with James Milner on the right wing, was the foundation for England's improvement. Photograph: Tho... Read MoreEngland’s five key steps to beating Slovenia
1. Early goal
Entirely obvious, but the first goal this afternoon is likely to be utterly decisive. Should England score early, they could quite easily sit back, pick Slovenia apart on the break and win by three or four goals. More likely, however, is that Slovenia will defend deeply in two disciplined banks of four and simply play for a 0-0... Read MoreJohn Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up • Lampard says players have complete faith in Fabio Capello • 'He had authority the moment he walked in and still has' Dominic Fifield in Rustenburg The Guardian, Tuesday 22 June 2010 Article history England's Frank Lampard says the players 'still respect what th... Read MoreEngland off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have in their locker. What irks most, though, is the English media’s const... Read MoreSeven fledglings to look out for in South Africa
Whilst we’re all well briefed on the mega-stars of Spain, England and the Netherlands, and seen as though seven is my favourite number, here are seven stars in the making to watch out for in South Africa. All seven are widely tipped for big things. With some notable stars absent, could World Cup 2010 be the stage that unearths their huge potentia... Read MoreStuck on You
It started with Alessandro Altobelli. An action shot of him is all I can remember from a packet of collectable cards with a stick of funny-tasting chewing gum that a friend gave me in 1986. I loved these little pictures, and so quickly moved on to Panini stickers, and I think it was the stickers more than the football that made that tourname... Read More“The Gambler”: online World Cup/non-league novella
I have just finished writing an online World Cup novella called "The Gambler: a Shakespearean-Dostoevskyian take on the 2010 South Africa World Cup" which can be read at the websites below.
http://matthewdevereux.blogspot.com
http://worldcup-reading.blogspot.com
http://ravereviews-gambler.blogspot.com
http://gamblersponsorships.blogspot.com... Read MoreAn Interview with Sir Geoff Hurst on The EFP Podcast
On Monday evening The English Football Post's Luke Bryson (kindly and professionally assisted on the night by my indelible friend, Naomi Laver) caught up with the living legend that is Sir Geoff Hurst, to gain a unique insight into England’s only ever World Cup win in '66, a summer that proved life-changing for Sir Geoff. He also gave his thought... Read MoreTwenty Years in Football
The 2010 World Cup makes it twenty years since I was self-diagnosed with football fever. An innate curiosity heightened only by my father’s halcyon tales of Pelé, Eusebio and, of course, our very own Geoff Hurst: whose unique contribution crowned England’s finest ever moment in the summer of ’66. Fortunately for us, and for you our reader... Read MoreI saw it all
Alfred Hitchcock often walked on screen to introduce his features with a hint of what to expect. All I will say in my short cameo is that the following season review contains no less than twenty five Hitchcock titles. I have recently been looking at the work of Francis Alys, who was described by the new issue of Tate Etc magazine as 'like an... Read MoreNew Forum Setup on englishfootballpost.com
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This is a completely separate Forum from the one seen here within the site, please take a look and joi... Read MoreSchool’s out for Summer!
I’ll begin by apologizing for my lack of blogging over the past six months and sincerely promise a more productive summer. Last September, seeking some deeper sense of fulfilment, I embarked on a surprise return to university as a mature student in the land of saints and scholars which proved a far greater commitment than I had initially envisage... Read More
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