Thought I'd start a football blog, we might keep this going until 2010.....England doing well....did not see the match or even the goals....I'd like Michael owen back in the squad though....and I think Peter Crouch would make a very good substitute...remember against Argentina in Geneva a few years ago....with Michael Owen and some very good movements on and off the ball...they caused havoc.....did see Scotland's missed chance....that could be very costly losing those 2 points !.

Well done Leeds United......reminds me of the Leeds of old....Billy Bremner...Lorimer...McQueen....those were the days....I can see this present side climbing back to the premiership in a couple of years....have to say that Rooney had an off day....

Both semi finals of the league cup postponed......probably coldest weather for 20 years or so...I think the final will be Manchester City - Aston Villa....

Burnley replace "ship jumper" Coyle with Brian laws.. going down with the Pompey.. we're going down with the Pompey -):

Ireland have just asked FIFA if they can replace Togo in the Africa Nations cup.

Thought it would have been liverpool - no doubt candles in the cathedral tonite for yet another trophy missed.

And thank god the scousers aren't calling for Rafa's head - long may that continue !

Benitez might be going at the end of the season if their bad form continues....no spark in that Liverpool side.....

you may be right but there's the finances of saying good bye that need to be raised.

And given that there's a distinct possibility of missing the cup with the big ears next season then revenue forecasts won't even justify large pay-offs !

Excellent win, and the reality was we were in 2nd gear.

Just hope that Rafa doesn't become an unfortunate victim - he doesn't deserve to go imo.

Fingers xxd

Chelsea are looking great at the moment...did not see the game but the scoreline is impressive !.

Important to win your home games well of course but if you are going to be serious challengers then picking up points away under hostile conditions will be the key.

I note that Bolton aside the North West has been a relative graveyard for Chelsea this season, I also note that they have to visit Burnley, Everton, Blackburn, Man Utd. and Liverpool.. Interesting run in.

They will be so far ahead that a few defeats won't matter....

Chelsea looking favourites for me, the Mancs have been extremely lucky to date and must pray Rooney stays fit. Rafa hanging on, if I was a Kopite I'd be more worried about Gerrard and Torres leaving if they dont get 4th place which isn't gonna happen. As an Evertonian lovin it, stay Rafa stay!

As a CFC fan I have to say that you've missed what I regard as the major and real threat - and that's the specsavers French team

Joe - Arsenal play fabulous football and are a joy to watch, similar scenario though Fabregas has to remain fit, Chelsea have more strength in depth and against Sunderland proved they can play attractive football when mood takes them:o)

Leeds have done it again !.....my ! a draw at Spurs is not to be sniffed at....everything to play for again....some good money coming into their coffers with this little FA cup run.

If Rooney carries on like this, a ballon d'or (european award) would not be beyond him, 21 goals so far, he might double this total......Murray's just lost....missed far too many chances and needs to be more swift and develop some delicate touches, his serve in future years will be fantastic....Federer ?....what can you say ?...one of the greatest tennis players of all time along with Pete Sampras, Borg and a few others.

I have two questions about doppelgangers : why is Raymond Domenech (the french trainer) disguised as the fish in Stingray...you know the episode when the "webbed thing" visits the earthlings on dry land and has to disguise itself...and how come Van Nistelroy is the employee of the month !.....answers on a postcard please.....

Surprised no opinions expressed re:JT.

Boards view ?

JoeI dont expect you would wont to hear my viewbut as you have asked.I would ban him from playing for England till after the World CupChelsea should strip him of the captaincyfine him a shed load of money and donate it to a charity that helps Woman with similar problems to his Wife except they have no financial back-upnowhere to live children to look afterno incomeetc he lives a privileged lifeis a roll model for young kids aspiring to the greatest English sports honourhe now wants to be a Squire in a Country Mansionthere is no disputing he is a very good footballerbut as a person he is rotten to the corethe story is well documentedhe has done the dirty many times beforedidnt his Mother along with his Mother-in-law get arrested for shoplifting last year?the Guy has two children he is prepared to risk for a bit on the sidenice chap his wife would get a 10ml settlementand his ex. Lover is open to offers around 250,000 for the storyI hope they both get it.just because he thinks he can do anything with his feetdont mean to say he can do anything with his dick!!!.do not mess with loved ones emotionsunless you are prepared to take the consequences

When will Guys learn that women are so much more than a fannythe few jaded strumpets that seduce for fameoffer little else!!! Mind you his Mum kept his name nice and easy for spellingit all becomes clear now!