I’ve played with some of the world’s best. I like opinionated people who tell it like it is and hope you enjoy reading my honest views on the main talking points of the weekend here every Monday.
I have been lucky enough to play against these players. Carragher is someone you would want with you in the trenches
The signing of the very unknown Benteke was a masterstroke and he would fit in with any of the top-four clubs
It’s incredible to think that he is only 20 years old and was bought for £8.5 million, which teams are paying for average players
Villas-Boas has a squad capable of qualifying for the Champions League, he just needs them to remain injury free
Now Di Canio has come in, he won’t take any shit and the players know this and have upped their game through fear
I like the way that Lambert has gone for youth. It could still bite him hard but he has the foundations in place now
If Lambert had been on the bench, he could have been brought on and at least given the defence some respite instead of the ball always flying straight back to them.
The key is to not feel the pressure, which is where the manager can really earn his crust by deflecting it and using it as a positive
It’s always this time of the year that a team can drop like a stone. From 18th place to 11th, there are only seven points separating the teams
There is a lot of talent in their squad and if they play with the fluidity they did against Everton, then they will be fine in the Premier League
Spurs look good throughout and if they continue in the same vein, Manchester City could well be in their sights for second place
