While Man City won the Premier League with victory over QPR, there was a less savoury side to the clash, as Joey Barton saw red for violent conduct. It is the latest in a long line of incidents.
Dave Bassett is one of English football’s most likeable characters, but at Crystal Palace in one spell he lasted less than four days. That experience though did not stop him going on to enjoy success at a number of clubs.
Carlos Tevez shocked football by his apparent refusal to appear as a substitute for Manchester City against Bayern Munich. The situation needs addressing at once.
The 1970s were a difficult decade for England. Failure to qualify for four major international tournaments in a row was a blow to the country’s pride. Especially given their side was not poor.
Stan Bowles won just five England caps, scarcely the recognition his talent deserved, but the Queens Park Rangers midfielder loved life off the pitch as much as on it. Bowles however remains a legend at Loftus Road.
Paolo di Canio is one of the most colourful characters football has ever produced and the Italian’s foray into management with Swindon Town is sure to generate headlines.
Arsenal have struggled to find a goalkeeper to match the brilliance of David Seaman and Inside Futbol’s David Showell argues that a top class shot-stopper must be their mission this summer.
Luton Town’s fall through the divisions has been merciless and this season saw an attempt to return to England’s Football League thwarted. However, the club are not disheartened and are already planning for 2011/12.
Having been promoted from England’s non-league to the country’s Football League proper, Crawley Town will be looking make an impact. And with significant financial backing plus a fine squad, they are perfectly placed to do so.
The curtain has come down on another season in the English Premier League. And as ever, the competition reinforced its spot as one of the world’s best leagues, with moments that will live long in the memory.
