Can Rooney live up to expectations?
John Brewin, Soccernet.comThe soccer world sits squarely at Wayne Rooney's feet. But can the central figure in England's World Cup endeavor make the leap into a truly great player?
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009Shearer: God on the Tyne
John BrewinIn the first of a new series, John Brewin selects Alan Shearer as a Premier League Hero.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009City's billionaires can steal march on big four
John BrewinCity are spending big while the others cut cloth. John Brewin on the battle of the owners.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009Another new broom but same old squad
John BrewinCarlo Ancelotti is the latest boss in the Chelsea hot-seat. Can he outlast the last bloke? John Brewin wonders.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009What is he doing there?
John BrewinSven Goran Eriksson is not the first big name to move to a minnow, as John Brewin recalls.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009The finals reckoning
John BrewinJohn Brewin documents the eight European Champions Cup finals featuring Barcelona and Man United.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009From Robbo v Diego to Ronaldo v Messi
John BrewinJohn Brewin begins the build-up to Rome with memories of previous United-Barcelona encounters.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009Defending the indefensible?
John BrewinNo club has defended the European Cup since 1990. John Brewin shows where they lost their title.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Big-spending Boro undone by no-show
John BrewinJohn Brewin hears memories of the drama of Middlesbrough's last relegation.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Hillsborough - A fateful day of change
John BrewinJohn Brewin on why the Hillsborough Disaster still matters now.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009"Tinkerman" has his day in the sun
John BrewinJohn Brewin remembers a thilling first all-English Champions League meeting.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Ridsdale and Leeds live the nightmare
John BrewinJohn Brewin recollects the decline and fall of Peter Ridsdale at Leeds United.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009Lothar Matthäus, unsurpassed but unloved
John BrewinJohn Brewin on why Germany legend Lothar Matthäus was hugely successful but unpopular too.
Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009In a League Cup Final of their own
John BrewinJohn Brewin looks back on the history of Spurs and Man Utd in League Cup Finals.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009King Kenny abdicates his throne
John BrewinJohn Brewin marks Dalglish quitting Anfield as when Liverpool FC changed forever.
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