Shirley Bee

They are striking. I’d always imagined that fouls between centre backs and strikers were about 50/50. They do speak volumes, but what do you think they say? That IT is very clumsy? That he does bad things that referees have been told to look out...

That was, of course, Matthew Benham’s response when questioned about reducing the size of the GTech. He reckoned it would be enough for hard-core supporters. It’s interesting to ponder whether new supporters, rather than tourists or away...

Interesting that Jon Varney said success on the field and a ground full of many enthusiastic spectators boosted TV coverage and hence income. Maybe the benefits of 10k more seats extend beyond matchday income in the cost-benefit equation.

I think Rico, as much as he's been one of my favourite players for many years, will be performing an Ethan Pinnock back-up role this season. Unfortunately, he's no longer a top premier league full back, if indeed he ever was with his lack of...

Or a player who had just seen his relegated team lose their first game of the season at home to a local rival, while meanwhile the club in a higher league that wants to sign him has thrashed a club that has just spent £250 million or so on new...