Fulham struck a blow for the old UEFA Cup last night – a once proud competition whose integrity was ripped apart when the blazers reduced it to little more than a consolation prize for Champions League drop-outs.

It was always a distant second to Europe’s premier tournament. Even in the old European Cup days. Read the rest of this entry »

Alex McLeish must be the envy of his peers as he lines up for a fresh round of contract negotiations at Birmingham City. Given his record at St Andrew’s there would be few bosses in the English game in a stronger position than Big Eck.

His current deal expires at the end of next season but the former Scotland boss might as well strike while the iron is hot. Read the rest of this entry »