Short of an Impending disaster Sir Alex Ferguson looks set to prove that “ageism” is rightly not acceptable. Who has achieved more and he may yet go on to beat Sir Bobby Robsons record of oldest Manager at 71 years and 6 months. He will need another season to do it and Sir Bobby would be the first to urge him on as he did eight years ago when United looked to be struggling and Fergie might have called it a day.
The Premiership title looks like remaining in Manchester
United have to give it away now but they don’t often repeat a mistake.
Manchester City FC appears to have culture problems this season and they have been poor given their resources.
Roberto Mancini has looked despondent and frustrated and this soon becomes the “climate” to drain everyone.
Don’t be surprised to see a change of Manager next season.
The team to admire this year has to be Swansea FC.
Positive, entertaining football and survival has made them a refreshing newcomer.
Gareth Bale adds to the Welsh revival by being outstanding for his club and Country.
He works hard and the results are a reward. Of course he is now a “Wanted” Man.
Will Spurs get fourth?
The Man to stand in the way is the most consistent Manager, David Moyes, rumoured for every new role that arises these days.
His good relationship with Bill Kenwright is proof that good culture brings dividends.
Only a lack of funds has stood in the way of huge success and David is destined for greater success.
It’s a shame it may not be at Everton FC because they sit perfectly together. You can be sure he will sift his options carefully before choosing but his loyalty and honesty to Everton will not be tarnished.
Mutual respect will be at the heart of any outcome.
Harry “Houdini” may have met his match at QPR. Even he could not have anticipated the “rot” that had set in but if he saves them Harry will be the proven “Master” of turnaround.
Personally, I think they are more geared to Championship football and they will go down.
I also think they will struggle in the Championship.
The great news from the Championship must surely be that Cardiff City FC is going up to join the Swans.
How many times in recent seasons have they looked to be going up, only to falter.
They have earned it with hard work, patience and great football.
They stayed true to good management principles and will be a great addition to the Premiership.
I like Cardiff
In 2008 I took my two Grandsons for a “Boys” week end at Wembley to support Barnsley FC in the semi final of the FA Cup.
Our hotel was full of families including our opponents Cardiff City FC.
They won 1.0 and we missed the easiest chance of the match with just the Goalkeeper to beat.
Maybe playing Duffy in the ground for musical entertainment made Cardiff
Leaving the Stadium some of the older Cardiff fans came up to the boys and told them not to be down hearted because one day Barnsley ’s turn would come.
Being in the last eight this year can be viewed as good financial success at least.
The family atmosphere created by both sets of fans was outstanding.
My heart wants Ian Holloway at Crystal Palace FC to get promotion because he deserves it but it cannot be taken for granted as they have “stalled” a little at the run in.
He was right to get away from Blackpool FC who have good players but a poor playing pitch and background Issues.
I hope Ipswich Town FC is thanking Mick McCarthy for pulling them out of disaster, though the fights not over yet.
Mick belongs in the Premiership, given we cannot coax him back to Barnsley !
Wolves will be regretting losing him.
Ironically, Barnsley hope Wolves continue to falter as it will help their own survival.
David “Flicker” Flitcroft has made a great start to Management but the fear is that Barnsley needed to begin their best form two or three games earlier but Keith Hill had been losing his grip for a while.
Let’s hope he does better back at Rochdale FC.
I still think Barnsley needs a proven Manager to avoid season after season looking like doom and gloom. The outcome this season is uncertain but the Championship, the hardest league to get out of, would miss them.
By any measurement “Flicker” has worked wonders but it won’t go to his head. The real test will come when the bubble bursts but the evidence suggests he will become a good manager.
He is a good motivator and engages well with fans.
The football is currently good but it depends on continuing to get points and hoping others drop them.
I hope the FA Cup run now taking them to Manchester City
Like it or not, Neil Warnock will eventually take Leeds United FC back to the Premiership. The only question mark revolves around the strange ownership currently which might one day cause some turmoil and the uncertain relationship with the fans.
Keep an eye on Huddersfield Town FC, especially now Mark Robins is there. They are a great family club and Robins is a talented Manager.
They lost their way after showing promising signs and need to be careful not to get sucked into relegation.
Good progress in the FA Cup has now ended so Mark will now motivate the whole club to push on.
The adage is that league tables do not lie and outcomes rely on Improving your team and having enough skill and stamina at the end.
There are some big names in the Championship.
Bolton Wanderers FC, Blackburn Rovers FC, Nottingham Forest FC, Sheffield Wednesday FC, Derby County FC, Middlesbro FC, Leicester City FC, just to name a few.
No wonder this league is unpredictable and wide open.
We often give thanks to the Scots and Irish for adding to our football success but this year, let’s celebrate the Welsh based contribution.
All they need to do now is sort out their Rugby !
The big question for next season: Where will “special one” Jose go? If it’s Manchester City FC he can forget ever succeeding Fergie!
Keep an eye on David Moyes....the deal breaker.
On a sad note let’s hope that Paul Gascoigne finds a reason to pull back from Impending disaster.
As Jimmy Greaves rightly wrote recently in a poignant appeal, Gazza is driven by loneliness that adds Instability.
It must also suggest how important it is to surround yourself with real friends.
Predictions are poor but we can hope. A cure is not possible so Paul will have to dig deep within himself to find the motivation to hate what alcohol is doing to him. Without a reason to fight back the battle will be lost.
Alcohol dependency ruins lives....not just your own but also those who care but are helpless onlookers.
The culture you exist in or create will always be a strong Influence for good or bad.
That’s true whatever you do in life.
Jimmy Greaves got a rude awakening when he found himself wakening up in a mental institution.
He rebuilt his family life and has not had a drink in 34 years.
Greavsie was the best in his class and I have no doubt he has been grateful for this time.
One thing is certain – his family certainly are.
They got the answer to a Prayer.
Gazza will need Prayers on a Global scale.
Come on Paul....let’s keep heading towards Goal.
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