MANCHESTER UNITED ENDS ARSENAL'S UNBEATEN RUN

 The Gunners have been on a fabulous run since the start of the season. the game against United was one to test the fortitude of the Gunner. Manchester United have won the last three games in a row.

Manchester United were on the front foot from the blow of the referee's whistle with 82% possession within the first five minutes of the game. Martinelli thought he had put Arteta's men in front after scoring in 12 minutes. A VAR review, unfortunately, revoked the goal due to a previous foul detected before the goal.

The momentum swung a little in favour of the Gunners but it was the Red Devils that found the back of the net through Anthony in the 35th minute: a debut goal for him in that regard.

The Red Devils held on to their lead for the halftime whistle. Arsenal came into the second half with everything to play for. Arteta's halftime team talk seems to have given the Gunners a boost. 

Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the equaliser in the 58th minute. It was all the Gunners from that point on. Arsenal controlled the game with 62% of possession as against United's 38. Manchester United had the lead once again against the run of play with Bruno Fernandes providing the assist for Rashford to score in the 66th minute. 

Mikel Arteta reacted to United's goal by introducing Smith-Rowe, Vieira, and Eddie Nketia for Odegaard, Lokonga, and Zinchenko respectively.  Marcus Rashford scored United's third goal and his double of the game in the 75th minute.

Manchester United held on to win their fourth game on the spin and end Arsenal's unbeaten run of the season. The Red Devils might have started the season on a bad foot but they are gradually metamorphosing into a force to reckon with this season. Erik Ten Hag seems to be cooking something special at Manchester United.

Arsenal will definitely bounce back against Everton but for now, it is all praise for Manchester United.

ARSENAL BEAT FULHAM TO STAY TOP OF THE LEAGUE

 

Fulham started the evening the brighter of the two with 54% possession in the first five minutes. Arsenal gradually warmed themselves into the game.

Arsenal were in total control of the game with their first chance of the game coming in the 15^th minute. It was all Arsenal in the first half with nothing to show for in terms of goals.

 

Ben White picks up the first yellow card of the evening after a tactical foul to prevent a Fulham counterattack. Close to the end of the first half, an incident between Jesus and Palhinha saw the two players picking up yellow cards.

Fulham created few chances in the early stages of the second half. They got their reward in the 56^th minute through a Mitrovic goal. Fulham were then happy to sit back and catch Arsenal on the counter.

The introduction of Eddie Nketiah in the 61^st minute and a little tweak in formation gave Arsenal numbers in the Fulham penalty area. Arsenal kept pressing and pressuring the Fulham defence until they had their equaliser via a Martin Odegaard's deflected shot in the 64^th minute. The home supporters were vociferously edging their team to go for the win.

 

Gabriel scored the winner for the gunners from a corner kick in the 85^th event though his celebration was halted for a VAR review. The goal stood and the league leaders went on to win their fourth game of the season.

 

Manchester City might be right behind Arsenal and may catch up but for now let’s seat back and enjoy what Mikel Arteta is cooking.

 

 

 

LIVERPOOL THRASH BOURNEMOUTH IN A NINE GOAL THRILLER

 Having drawn two and lost one of their first three games, Liverpool were under pressure to win at all cost if they are to compete for the prestigious premier league title.

                   Photo credit: Liverpool  FC

From the blast of the referee’s whistle, Liverpool were on the front foot. The Anfield crowd were behind the players front onset. The boost from the crowd, the sheer hunger from the player resulted in a blistering start from Liverpool.

The first goal was registered in the 3^rd minute by a Luis Diaz header. Three minutes later Harvey Elliot add to the tally with a beautiful curler. It was all Liverpool with the pressing, hunger, and zeal.

Alexander-Arnold made it three for Liverpool in the 28^th minute before Roberto Firmino added the fourth after three minutes. At this point, Bournemouth were no match for Liverpool. Van Dijk scored Liverpool’s fifth minutes before halftime. It was poetry in motion from Liverpool in the first half. The last time Liverpool led 5 nil at half-time at Anfield was in 1958.

 

The tempo of the game dwindled in the second half after Liverpool had scored their sixth goal kind courtesy an own goal. At this was a walk in the park for Liverpool. Firmino scored his second and Liverpool’s Seventh in the 62^nd minute.

Klopp introduced Kostas Tsimikas, Stefan Bajcetic and James Milner in the 70^th minute for Andrew Robertson, Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino. 

Fabio Carvalho scored his first goal for Liverpool in the 81^st minute and Liverpool eighth. Luis Diaz scored his second of the game and Liverpool’s ninth in the 85^th minute and it was all Liverpool until the end of the game.

This was Liverpool’s first 9 nil win since 1989 when they beat Crystal Palace 9 nil.

SOUTHAMPTON VS MANCHESTER UNITED MATCH REPORT

 Southampton and Manchester United opened match day 4 of this weekend of premier league actions. United started the brighter side of the two but Southampton grew into the game as the play went on.

In the first half of the game, Manchester United created three chances but were unfortunate not to bury them. Southampton had bodies on the line to clear every shot on target. The superiority in possession in favour of Manchester United illustrated how superior they were in the first half even though Southampton had some threatening counterattacks.

In the second half, Manchester United continued where they left off. Their efforts were rewarded in the 55th minute with a goal from Bruno Fernandes. United’s first away goal on the road since April this year.

Southampton upped their tempo after falling behind and there was an appeal for a penalty in the 58^th minute which was reviewed by VAR and was not deemed a penalty. Southampton looked the dangerous side in the second half. 

Erik Teng Hag’s introduction of Casemiero and Fred gave United numbers in midfield and behind the ball. Southhampton’s best chance was in the 93^rd minute but the effort was cleared off the line by Diogo Dalot.

Manchester United held on to win their second match of this season. Their first back-to-back win since February and United’s Second clean sheet since in fifteen games.

There were three yellow cards in the game all going to Manchester United.  Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes and Fred received were yellow carded.

WHERE IS IT GOING WRONG WITH LIVERPOOL?

In the past few years, Manchester City and Liverpool have set the pace in the English Premier League. Howbeit, this season appears to be indistinct for Liverpool. Even though, it is just three matches played.

Liverpool are seven points behind Arsenal and five behind City, a situation they will not be proud of I believe. Three things come to mind when looking at Liverpool’s horrendous performance this season; Klopp’s 433 formation, Mane’s exit, and the Midfield dilemma.    

The 433 formation has been Klopp’s preferred formation over the last three to four seasons even though there have been in-game formation changes.  Liverpool have thwarted teams with this formation and have won some titles with it. Nevertheless, I fear teams especially those in the premier league have figured it out and I believe it’s high time Klopp changed the formation.

Mane’s exit came as a surprise to many Liverpool supporters although I believe Klopp and Liverpool were in the known. Mane’s last two season at Liverpool was not one he could boast of as a player in terms of performance. There were highs and lows in his performances but Mane was key to the Liverpool attack. Last season for instance, when he was deployed as the false nine, he produced some astounding performances. Players do come to football clubs and go but clubs must prepare for the departure of instrumental players. As to whether Liverpool were prepared for Mane’s departure is a story that would unfold but with time.

Liverpool’s midfield has been under severe scrutiny for some time now. Their midfield options look depleted anything there is an injury. It is easy to admit Liverpool’s midfield is made up of talented players; most of them are injury prone. One can talk of Thiago, Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Naby Keita who are prone to injuries. Signing a midfielder should have been a priority, unfortunately; Klopp claims to be happy with his squad once again. Clearly, Liverpool’s midfield lacks creativity, and this has been proven in most of their games. Aside from Thiago, and largely Fabinho and Keita there is no creativity in midfield for Liverpool. Whether Klopp is satisfied with his squad or not he needs that creative midfielder who can change the fortunes of a game with incisive and instinctive passing.

The season is young and Liverpool would definitely improve on their abysmal performance. They would have to work their socks off to be in the title race. I am not writing them off the title race but to win the premier league requires more than just passing the ball around and from side to side. Liverpool have a good manager in Jurgen Klopp and their fans can trust in him to turn things around sooner than later.

DOUBTERS TO BELIEVERS

Liverpool fans, are you believers now?
Believe is trust. Trusting something will happen without proof. In Jurgen Klopp's message to Liverpool fans, he said "We must change from doubter to believers".
After taking over from Brendan Rodgers, Klopp led Liverpool to two consecutive finals of which they lost both.

    Klopp in his first season as Liverpool manager

 Achieving a top four feet after taking charge was difficult if not impossible a task for Liverpool. Liverpool ended the 2015/2016 season in eight position. Fast forward three years later Liverpool have qualified for the champions league successively and have been finalist on two consecutive occasions.

Looking at the status of Liverpool now pundits, journalists and football fans from all walks of life now rank Liverpool Football Club as an elite club in European football and the world at large, a force to reckon with.

Three years down the line Klopp's message of changing from doubters to believers has become the embodiment of Liverpool supporters across the globe. Even when Liverpool was down by three goals to Barcelona and all hope was lost, Liverpool supporters still believed and went to the stadium in their numbers to create a surreal and an unbelievable atmosphere.

 What happened after the game is something you don't need to be told of.

Liverpool FC won their first champions league trophy since 2005 and are on the brink of bringing more trophies to Anfield. The unity and camaraderie amongst the players, staff and the supporters is something to behold.

Everyone affiliated to the club is now a believer. There is a dawn of new era for Liverpool Football Club and everyone related to the club must embrace it and keep believing. Klopp has always been the missing piece of Liverpool Football Club all these while. Having him at the club has impacted everyone close to the club on and off the footballing field.

DOUBTERS TO BELIEVERS INDEED!!!!!!

DOUGLAS COSTA: FROM HERO TO ZERO

Football is a game loved by millions of people from all walks of life. It is a game watched by adults and children alike. Every kick and touch of  the ball either makes one happy or bored depending on the side the person supports. From the sublime save of a goalkeeper to the scintillating finish of a forward player.

I have watched footballers with skills and panache anytime they touch the ball and Douglas Costa is no exception. He is a enjoy to watch anytime he is in possession. His pace, fair and the ability to read the game makes him one of the best players on the planet.

Football fans especially children tend to mimic their icons, from how they play to their private lifestyles. This gives footballers a great responsibility of exhibiting good and acceptable attitudes not only on the field of play but also in their surroundings.

I have seen players evince bad attitudes on the field of play. Notable ones include the kicking of a fan by the Eric Cantona, the famous Zinedine Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 world cup final and the Suarez bite in the 2014 World Cup.

For a player to elbow another and spit into the mouth of the same player is absurd, surreal and bizarre. In their game against Sassuolo, football fans all over the world were dismayed by the attitude and demeanour of  Douglas Costa.

Definitely there must some the opposing player did or said to him that was infuriating and led to such an unacceptable behaviour. A behaviour which has seen him banned for three months. Not only will his attitude affect him as a player, it is also going to affect his team and team mates as well.

I will not chastise him for what he did since I do not know what really transpired between them but will not also condone that kind of attitude.

Footballers and other sports icons must bare in mind that their actions are mimicked by adults as well as children therefore they must be cautious of what they do on and off the footballing pitch and other sporting arenas.

HENDERSON: THE PLAYER THAT DIVIDES OPINIONS

Jordan Henderson has just signed a new contract at Liverpool. Instead of a joyous reception from all Liverpool fans, the news has rather divided the fan base. For some he deserves it, to others he isn't up to Liverpool standard.

If he really isn't good why has he survived under three different managers? There must be something about the Liverpool captain that has seen him pull through at Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers had this to say after making him captain of Liverpool, “Once I saw him grow and develop as the vice-captain then I felt pretty sure that this would be the season he could be the captain”.  Jordan Henderson was made Liverpool captain after Steven Gerrard departed the club in 2015.

Many thought his reign as captain was over due to the introduction of Jurgen Klopp in October 2015 but Klopp has kept faith in him as captain. Klopp had to go to extent of managing his captain to avoid his recurring ankle injury.

Is there something he brings to the team that some supporters are not witnessing  both on and off the field?  To be honest, the Liverpool captain sometimes puts in wonderful performances and at other time he appears to be off rhythm. It must be also noted that, he puts in his best any time he is called upon. 

The arrival of Fabinho and Naby Keita in the summer meant there would be competition for places in midfield. This competition has seen the Liverpool skipper relegated to the bench starting only one of the last five matches and coming off the bench four time. 

The surprise rise of Gini Wijnaldum this season has seen summer signing Fabinho yet to make an appearance for the Reds while the Liverpool captain finds it difficult to make the starting eleven.

I would say on his day Henderson is unplayable but if he can find consistency in his game he will be one hell of a player for Liverpool. For now he is just an average player who is giving his best to keep his team moving. I know Henderson to be a hardworking player, if he keeps working hard he'll soon find his form and become key player for Liverpool just like in 2013/2014 when Liverpool narrowly lost the the title due to his suspension.

ARE ARSENAL IN FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL UNDER UNAI EMERY?

Life after Arsene Wenger did not start well for the Gunners. Loosing their first two matches to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. Some football fans were quick to write off the Unai Emery era. In sincerity it may not be their fault. Arsene Wenger has never lost his first two matches of any Premier League season.

One could have easily said "new manager same old Arsenal" but things are changing very fast and in the right direction as well.

After match day 4, it seems Unai Emery is now getting his tactics right and Arsenal have won their last two games even though they had to fight to the end in their last game before the international break.

Unai Emery's era has seen the reborn of a player like Alexandre Lacazette. He has thrived in all the games he's played under Unai Emery even when coming on a substitute. Winning two matches out of four isn't a bad start and Arsenal fans can relax and enjoy Unai Emery's treat.

After last week's game I personally feel the Gunners will prove a tough opposition in the coming weeks and other club's must be wary of them.

Whether they can keep up with other top sides in the Premiere League or not, it's only time that can tell. For now Gunners relax and enjoy it game by game.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE REVIEW

After two weeks of International break, the English Premier League recommenced last weekend with thrilling and exhilarating performances from some clubs. 

Here is a review from match 12:

The day started with Arsenal welcoming Tottenham Hotspurs to the Emirates stadium in an early kick-off. A game which would have a significant impact on the top halve of the table.

The game started in high tempo with both teams poised to score first. The game was very open and the two teams created very good chances some of which were squandered and the two goalkeepers were up to the task when called upon to keep their sides in the game. The break through came in the 36th minute when Ozil's free-kick found Mustafi who's headed effort came off the post and into the back of the net.

Arsenal kept mounting pressure on Spurs even though Spurs also created some chances of which they should have converted. The Gunners doubled their lead five minutes after when Alexis Sanchez controlled Alexandre Lacazette’s low centered cross and fired high into Hugo Lloris’ net.

In the second half, both both keepers played their part in keeping their side in the game with Cech denying Dier before Son blazed over late on. This results leaves Arsenal with just a point behind Tottenham and three points behind Chelsea.

Chelsea, Liverpool and league leaders Manchester City all had a 3:00pm kick-off. Manchester City continued their brilliant start to the season with a 2-0 win over Leicester City. A goal apiece from from Gabriel Jesus and Kelvin de Bruyne was enough to fetch them three points and keep them on top of the league.

Chelsea were 4-0 winners over West Brom who are one point above relegation. A brace from Eden Hazard and a goal each from Alonso and Morata who obviously is proving his worth gave Chelsea the victory. Chelsea are in third place just a point behind Manchester United. Meanwhile the results leaves West Brom owners with no choice than to show Tony Pulis the exit.

Liverpool welcomed home Southampton in a game which was hype the media due to the involvement of Virgil van Dijk. Southampton has been a team Liverpool have struggled to beat in recent years having failed to score against them talk of beating them in four meetings last season.

The game commenced in a low tempo with both sides looking dodgy. Anfield was at its fullest capacity and one could hear "You'll Never Walk Alone" ring around the stadium.  Liverpool created most of the chances which they could not convert until the 31st minute when Gini Wijnaldum's pass found Salah who has been on top form since joining Liverpool. Salah scored with a terrific strike from twenty yards out. Ten minutes later, Salah registered his second of the day with a cool finish from an incisive Coutinho pass. Coutinho later finished the game off in the 68th minute after Firmino's effort ricochet off Fraiser Foster and fell on his path.

Manchester United later in the day beat Newcastle United at home by 4-1. Goals from Anthony Martial, Chris Smalling, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku nullified a Dwight Gayle opener. United currently are second on the table, eight points behind Manchester City.

In other encounters, Burnley beat Swansea City by 2-0, whiles Crystal Palace shared a point in a 2-2 draw with Everton. AFC Bournemouth beat Huddersfield by 4 goals to nil.

Elsewhere, Watford defeated West Ham United on Sunday afternoon by 2-0 leaving Moyes gutted in what was his first game in charge of West Ham United. Briton & Hove Albion drew 2-2 with Stoke City on Monday night.

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REVEALED: WHY KLOPP REJECTED MANCHESTER UNITED

In the year 2014, Jurgen Klopp was at the helm at Borussia Dortmund a team he built and was noted for their gegenpressing which Klopp calls the "heavy metal football". Watching Dortmund play when Klopp was their manager was exhilarating.

At the time, Manchester United were looking for a Moyes' replacement after he had an ardent time at the club. It then turned out that United did actually pitch for Klopp which he turned down. In his new KLOPP BRING THE NOISE,

Raphael Honigstein has revealed why Klopp turned the offer down. He stated, "'Klopp gave the offer serious consideration, but found Woodward’s pitch ‘unsexy’, he told friends.'

 

According to Honigstein, Ed Woodward who is the executive vice chairman of Manchester United, likened Old Trafford to the Disneyland, saying,  'Woodward told Klopp Old Trafford was ‘like an adult version of Disneyland, a mythical place where the entertainment was world class and dreams came true’.'

Liverpool fans would be head over heels should they get to know this but must also be thankful as well as grateful to Ed Woodward for pitching badly.

As to whether Klopp made the right decision, time will tell.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND UP: HOW THE BIG GUNS FARED

The Champions League did take up last week with most of the big teams yearning to win their matches to either place them in an advantageous position or cement their place in the knockout stage.

Whiles there were encouraging result for some teams, others were very disappointing.

Here is the round up of the Champions League.

Manchester United made sure their place in the round of 16 was guaranteed by beating Benefica 2-0 in Group A. An own goal from Svilar and a Blind penalty was enough to secure their win. The scoreline leaves them in first position and having qualified for the next round with two games to spare.

In Group B, Paris St Germain where runaway winners scoring five past Anderlecht with Baryern Munich beating Celtic 2-1. This puts PSG on top of the group with 12 points with Bayern having 9 points, three points behind PSG.

Chelsea are having a problem of their own in Group C. having been tipped as favourites to qualify in the group, things are becoming a bit stiff on their path. Chelsea traveled to the Stadio Olympico only to be beating by a scintillating and nifty Roma by 3-0. Leaving Chelsea frustrated at the end of the game. Atletico Madrid also suffered a one all draw which has made it difficult for them to progress to the next round of the competition even though the group is still open. 

Group D was a group of stalemates, where both Barcelona and Juventus who are favourites of the group drew against their opponents. Barcelona is top of the group with 10 points and Juventus sits just behind them on 7 points.

Liverpool were comfortable winners over Maribor at Anfield goals from Salah, Emre Can and Sturridge were enough to secure three points. They currently sit on top of Group E with 8 points and are one win away from cementing their place in the knockout stages.

What a season they are having Manchester City, wining 13 matches in a row in all competition. In this kind of form nothing stands their way. Napoli was one of the hurdles they strolled past by scoring four with Napoli scoring twice. This gives them a hundred percent win record and puts them in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

In Group H, Real Madrid's frustrating start to the season  continued with a demoralising lose at the Wembley Stadium where hosts Tottenham Hotspurs beat them by three goals to one (3-1). A brace from Dele Ali and a Christian Eriksen goal was all that was needed to dispatch Madrid with Ronaldo scoring a consolation. This is arguably their worst start to a season with Mardid coming into the game having lost 2-1 to Girona. The scoreline against Spurs leaves Real Madrid in second place of the table in Group H, three points behind Tottenham who are on 10 points.

In the same group, Dortmund recorded a frustrating 1-1 draw with Apoel Nicosia. that leaves them on third place of the table with two matches left to play.

It would be interesting to see what happens in the remainder of the matches as well as which teams will place first in their group so they avoid some of the big team.

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IS KLOPP THE RIGHT MAN FOR LIVERPOOL?

For the past twenty seven years Liverpool fans have been persevering and sometimes agitating for a manger who would win the Premier League title. Two years ago, Fenway Sports Group, owners of the club, recruited one of the best football managers in the world in the person of Jurgen Klopp.

A dawn of new era it was to many Liverpool fans. Klopp is known for his successful spells at Main 05 and Borussia Dortmund where he won and defended the Bundesliga with the latter. This aroused the Kopites.

If Klopp's words on the first day of his interview are something to go by then, he wanted to change the attitude of Liverpool supporters. Changing them from "doubters to believers". In fact, he actually thrived in winning the hearts of Liverpool fans.

Liverpool indeed are a joy to watch when they are on top from under Jurgen Klopp. Last season, the Kop really believed when they were second on the Premiere league table getting to December. Then in January things went from bad to worst with Liverpool losing and drawing here and there in that month.    

This season was one of which Liverpool had much expectations due to how they finished last season in style. But it has turn to be  one of those seasons again with Liverpool losing 5-0 against Manchester City and just last week Klopp's side suffered their second heaviest defeat of the campaign against Tottenham Hotspurs. A Harry Kane double and a goal each from Son and Dele Ali was all Spurs need to thrash Liverpool. 

Then comes the question, "is Klopp the right  man for the job"?

Some Liverpool supporters have started calling for his sack while others believe he should be given time. Whether he be sacked or given some time, time will in itself tell. 

Considering the potential move of Klopp's star man Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, Liverpool are really in for another battle. Should he leave whether in January or the summer, Liverpool needs to replace him. Would it mean Klopp would be building his side again?

If so, Kopites are patient people, most of them would like to wait but till when? Liverpool fans desperately want and need the premier league trophy. Unfortunately, this season won't bring them that they have to wait for another season. 

For how long would they have to wait?

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THE FALL OF THE GHANAIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

I probably was too young to follow football in Ghana in the late 80's and early 90's but not the 2000's. In as much as I was just a boy in the early 90's, I have been very fortunate to have my dad and other elderly of society who tells me stories of Ghana football of the early 90's.

The Ghanaian League was so attractive in the 90's that not even the flair and panache of the

 then Italian soccer and German football could sway Ghanaian football fans from watching the local league.

There were exciting players who graced the Ghanaian football turf in the 90's and the early 2000's. Players such as the current Black Stars coach Kwesi Appiah, Mohammed Gago, Frank Amankwah and Samuel Johnson. to mention a few were scintillating and joyous to watch.

                                                                                  Frank Amankwah

Coming into the 2000's, then came to light players like Emmanuel Osei, Charles Asampong Taylor, Jacob Nartey, Joe Hendricks and Godwin Ablordy.

                                                                             Charles Taylor in Hearts of Oak colours.

Ghana football ,in fact the local league to be precise was like a movie which always keeps its viewers in suspense. One could not predict the results of the league matches in those days not even that of GHAPOHA versus Okwahu United or that of bitter rivals Sekondi Eleven Wise nicknamed "the Western show boys" versus Sekondi Hasaacas who go by "HASMAL....we go do".

The local league was watched with both excitement and anxiety since one cannot tell whether his team would win even with the team ahead until the final whistle is blown.

Just a little over a decade and the local league is a pale shadow of its former self hence finding it difficult to compete with even some of the leagues on the continent talk of that of the world.

What has changed?

 Many believe football is a science and if so then it must be abreast with its technological advancements. 

To start with, whilst we are in the 21st century, our football pitches look like that of the 19th century.
The famous Accra Sports Stadium which is nicknamed "the nations Wembley" appears to as be though it has been their cattle to overgrazed the pitch. The pitch looks like that of a division one league training pitch.

Players struggle to control balls and passes laid to them, talk of showing of their dazzling skills and flair. 

                                                                                        The famous Accra Sports Stadium

As the pitch has been an issue, officiating is worst. To err they say is human but Ghanaian officials keep erring week in week out. Something that has raise many eyebrows of Ghanaian football fans. 

Teams, players and supporters alike keep complaining and lodging complaining about the officiating of referees. Even players and fans shout and show gestures of dismays on the field of play whiles clubs keep lodging their complaints to the Appeals Committee of the Football Association.

This and other factors have contributed to the fall of the Ghanaian football league with either little or no patronage from our supporter.

What can be done?

For every problem there is a solution. The Football Association must ensure our football pitches are up to the standard of the best leagues in the world which would do for the start.

Referees must be punished when found guilty of poor officiating either by demotion to lower leagues or receiving ban for some months if possible years.

Doing the above would not only start to attract despondent fans to watch our matches but will also woo sponsors to our local league.