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Season Update!!!!!

Since the last time I wrote a lot has happened in the foot baling world. England has now qualified for the World Cup in South Africa. Their demolition of Croatia at Wembley Stadium was one of the best performances for many years.

The season so far has been packed with incidents. The Premiership top 4 looks like it could well be invaded. Manchester City showed there good enough to mix it with Arsenal, and was unlucky not to leave with at least a point from Old Trafford. Santa Cruz hasn’t even kicked a ball yet, and Hughes is coping well with the egos of Bellamy and Robinho for now.
Tottenham are the other, they had an explosive start to the campaign. But when it came to playing the top 4 teams, they came unstuck. Manchester United & Chelsea showed Spurs they must still work very hard to break into the exclusive top elite clubs in England. Tottenham’s weakness is their defence. King, Woodgate and Dawson are all injury prone. The full backs are unrealisable and they have not one, but two dodgy keepers. But going forward they have pace, class and depth which is one this Harry has going for him.

Portsmouth woeful start is officially the worst in Premiership history. Six defeats on the spin is poor. Another team with wealthy owners, but waiting till January could be too late for the South Coast team. Remember they only won the FA Cup two seasons ago.

My pre season predictions are looking good so far!!!

Sean Simara

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