Analyzing the Political Dimension of the Euros

22 Jun 2012
by Robert Exley
It was Joey Barton’s mate, George Orwell (above), in his famous essay ‘The Sporting Spirit’ published in the Tribune in Decembe... [More]

Cassano's Time To Shine

22 Jun 2012
by David Martinez
The oft ignored Number Ten of Italian football is belatedly making his mark for the Azzurri [More]

England vs Italy - Paying The Penalty

22 Jun 2012
by Pete Spencer
On Sunday England and Italy do battle in Kiev.  If it is all square at the end of extra time, a penalty shootout will decide the winner.&nbs... [More]

Euro 2004 - Qualifying

22 Jun 2012
by Pete Spencer
The 2000 tournament was one of the most enjoyable tournaments from a football point of view.  From an organisation point of view, the co-hos... [More]

England stumble on

22 Jun 2012
by Fred Regan
An account of the key events in England's match against Ukraine, and a quick look ahead to the Italy game [More]

Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal: All About One Man

22 Jun 2012
by Simon Day
The purpose of today's match report is to focus on an individual player's performance during a game.  Whilst there was a temptation to just ... [More]

England v Italy - Classic Matches 1997

22 Jun 2012
by Pete Spencer
October 1997 and England head to the Stadio Olimpico for their final qualifying match for France ’98.  England lead the group but just... [More]

And Then There Were 8.

22 Jun 2012
by Peter Thomas
So the Group games are completed, and what has been a fascinating Tournament thus far promises to get more interesting still. [More]

Euro 2012: Heroes and Zeros of Round Three

22 Jun 2012
by The Sports Locker
So the group stages are over and the quarter final line ups are complete. Eight teams have progressed to the next round, while the other eight ar... [More]

England v Italy - Classic Matches, 1977

22 Jun 2012
by Pete Spencer
My favourite England v Italy match was in November 1977.  England had been drawn with Italy in the qualifying group for the World Cup to be ... [More]

Euro 2012: Taking a Breather

21 Jun 2012
by Neil Patterson
The first day of rest in two weeks of fantastic action, time to take a breather and take stock of the action so far. [More]

Shocks in Store at Euro 2012 Quarter Finals

21 Jun 2012
by Neil Patterson
It's quarter-final time, where the real fireworks begin. We've already had some shocks and there could be some more in store in the last eight! [More]

Euro 2012 Flop Eleven

21 Jun 2012
by Timothy Mugumya
GK – Shay Given (Ireland) The former Newcastle and Manchester City stopper may have made the most saves in the tournament so far (17), but ... [More]

England have a code to crack

21 Jun 2012
by Sam Durham
England have a tricky code to crack in the form of 2006 World Champions Italy in their Euro 2012 quarter-final but they can win? [More]

England v Italy - A History

21 Jun 2012
by Pete Spencer
When England take the field against Italy on Sunday, it will be just the third time the two have met in a major international tournament.  I... [More]

Dear Luka Modric

21 Jun 2012
by Henry Popiolek
I’m not quite sure why it is that I’m writing to you. You could call it a goodbye letter, I suppose. Although I still haven’t g... [More]

Euro 2012 Elimination Rounds And Predictions

21 Jun 2012
by Jon Lewak
My review of the teams that qualified for the quarterfinals. Predictions for the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. [More]

Goal-line controversy over-shadows a great night for England

21 Jun 2012
by Richard Butler
England successfully negotiate a tough group but goal-line technology rears it's ugly head again. [More]