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Ken Early: Wayne Rooney paying the price for last season's excellence

Ken Early: Wayne Rooney paying the price for last season's excellence

It’s hardly been a vintage year for Wayne Rooney, but the only reason he looks so bad in this campaign is because he was so good last season, writes Ken Early.
Five burning issues in the Champions League this week

Five burning issues in the Champions League this week

JOE wonders if Torres will spring to life in Europe, assesses Manchester United's injury crisis in midfield and dares any Chelsea player to go toe to toe with Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken.
Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad

Trap's Eye: The Irish Abroad

Trap's too lazy to do it, so leave it to JOE to look back on the performances of the established and potential members of the Ireland squad over the weekend.
Ronaldo remembered

Ronaldo remembered

In the end he was known as 'the fat Ronaldo' but he should be remembered as the original Ronaldo, a player who could obliterate any defence with skill and a smile.
Ken Early: Playing Barcelona at their own game a fatal mistake

Ken Early: Playing Barcelona at their own game a fatal mistake

Arsene Wenger is unlikely to change Arsenal’s style of play against Barcelona, and because of that the Gunners face almost certain defeat, writes Ken Early.
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Five burning issues in the Champions League this week

Five burning issues in the Champions League this week

JOE looks at how the North London clubs will fare against two of Europe’s most decorated sides, and what methods they may use to get a favourable result to take into the second leg.
Premier League: Five things to look out for

Premier League: Five things to look out for

JOE looks ahead to the Manchester derby, wonders whether Wolves can do another spot of giant-killing and backs Damien Duff to sparkle for the second time this week.
Ken Early: Trap's antics could cost us James McCarthy

Ken Early: Trap's antics could cost us James McCarthy

Giovanni Trapattoni’s shoddy handling of James McCarthy is worrying as far as the future is concerned, writes Ken Early.
Carling Nations Cup: Five Ireland players with a point to prove

Carling Nations Cup: Five Ireland players with a point to prove

The Carling Nations Cup may not have caught the imagination, but it could still be a worthwhile exercise for a number of players involved, writes Conor Heneghan.
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