There are many people around the world for whom Football is not just a game. It has influenced people in the most unimaginable ways. Over the years this feeling has been reinforced time and again. (Read on …)

When you hold a position of some responsibility and are in public domain, you can’t just say whatever comes to your mind. You need to be extra cautious when it involves English football and its innumerable passionate fans. (Read on …)

Charlton manager Phil Parkinson was shrouded in a wave of congratulatory hugs as his side finally managed to break the shackles and end the worst league run in the club’s history. The fans that came to watch the match also went back satisfied; especially since the team’s performance had taken such a plunge that they in all likelihood may have forgotten the last time the team won. After all, the Charlton Athletic had been in the lurch for a total of 19 matches, making even the most ardent of supporters to go cynical about the team’s prospects. (Read on …)

Birmingham is back in track for automatic promotion, as it defeated Derby County by a solitary goal. Captain Lee Carsley led his team from the front as he not only scored the only goal of the match, but then saved a certain goal in dying minutes of the match to ensure that there is no dramatic twist to the match result. (Read on …)

Reading got a shot in the arm when a suicide goal from Neill Collins in the very first minute sank Wolves’ boat, and put Reading within two points of the leader. The result of the match played at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday night has really thrown the championship wide open, and with Birmingham also winning their match at home, the final lag of the championship has all the ingredients to make for a great 100 meter dash. (Read on …)

Birmingham have only themselves to blame for the sorry state of affairs that they currently find themselves in, as they let go a rare opportunity to move to second spot in the Coca-Cola Championship, when they were beaten 2-0 by a 10-man Blackpool. Birmingham manager Alex McLeish admitted that they were simply not up to the task, and played an insipid brand of football allowing their opponents to win. (Read on …)

If you are a fan of Burnley it would take me by surprise if you say that you are not heartbroken by their heartbreaking exit from the Carling Cup semi-final. They have done just about everything they could, making the impossible look possible, only to see fate play a very heartless game with them. (Read on …)

Owen Coyle it seems of late has become a firm believer in miracles, and is hoping that a miracle does happen when they take on Tottenham in their second leg. And it definitely would require a miracle and nothing less as Owen Coyle’s team is really in the doldrums after getting a hammering in the first leg and trailing 4-1. (Read on …)

Nottingham Forest would really savour their win over Plymouth Argyle, as it helped them to address their poor home record. Until now their performance at home was a real concern for Forest as they have been unable to take advantage of home conditions, that too despite winning the last four away matches on the trot. The result is also a good one for Billy Davies as it was his first home match in charge, and he would be pleased that he was able to remove the shackles. (Read on …)

Wolves it apparently seems are beginning to take their success for granted as they squandered a 2-0 lead and allowed Bristol City to come back from the jaws of defeat to snatch a memorable draw. A victory against Bristol wouldn’t have only given Wolves an important seven point lead over second placed Reading, but would have almost secured them the championship. The result now leaves the door wide open, with all the top three teams, including third placed Birmingham, in with a chance to qualify for the automatic promotion spot. (Read on …)