The Football Spin on a bad day for the FAI, Manchester United’s lack of adventure and Pep’s nerves
What now for the FAI? An FAI delegation, including former CEO John Delaney, appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport on Wednesday. What was achieved by the marathon session and is the association now going to have to change? On The Football Spin, Paddy McKenna and Dion Fanning discuss the day’s […]
8 years ago
The Football Spin on Maurizio Sarri’s problems and have Chelsea handed Manchester City the title?
What was Maurizio Sarri thinking? Maurizio Sarri is admired by many for his footballing philosophy but how much longer will he be allowed implement it at Chelsea? Sarri’s methods require time but after another capitulation, this time at the Etihad, why would Chelsea stick with him when they have their own philosophy? That philosophy involves […]
8 years ago
The Football Spin on the great anti-Liverpool conspiracy and how far does it really go?
How far will people go to stop Liverpool winning the league? After – no, before – Man City’s win at Everton on Wednesday night, Liverpool fans were already alarmed at the weakened team Marco Silva’s side sent out. As Liverpool’s own anxieties temporarily overwhelm them, are they just transmitting their nerves elsewhere. Is there even […]
8 years ago
The Football Spin on why English football needs Marcelo Bielsa and what vegan sausage rolls tell us about Spygate
Marcelo Bielsa has triggered another week of despair for English football. Spygate rumbled on and culminated in a Marcelo Bielsa masterclass on Wednesday which just left those angry with him even angrier. On The Football Spin, Paddy McKenna and Dion Fanning discuss the Leeds United affair and wonder if English football will ever develop if […]
8 years ago