Football

The balance of power in European football is a thoroughly interesting topic, as it ebbs and flows between clubs and countries on a seemingly endless basis.  While last year we would have been discussing the rampancy of German football, in particular the juggernauts of Bayern Munich, this year we are looking at the rise of Atletico Madrid and perhaps the return of Spanish dominance in European football.  It’s been an interesting season. Atletico Madrid have easily been the best team in Europe this season.  Breaking — Read more →

It’s hard to imagine a season in recent memory where there has been as much of a shake-up at the top of the English game as there has this season.  The established order of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and, of late, Man City had been relatively well-established.  With David Moyes filling the shoes of the indomitable Alex Ferguson at Man Utd and “The Special One”, Jose Mourinho, returning to the dugout at Stamford Bridge, this season was always going to be something different.  I can’t — Read more →

I’m delighted to say that Ross County’s season is over.  Not because I haven’t enjoyed it, but because it means that we have avoided the grim spectre of the play-offs.  Second season syndrome hit Ross County hard this year – with our sophomore campaign in Scotland’s top flight being far less euphoric than the one before.  However, when our aim as a football club is just to stay there with the big boys, I think we can be happy and proud of what our small-town — Read more →