Simon Rice

Beware Fabio Capello, Liverpool. Managing England makes you rubbish

Fabio Capello has emerged as a contender to replace Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool, and on the surface it seems like a good fit.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Tuesday, 22 May 2012 at 2:01 pm

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Roy Hodgson appointed England manager: Today’s press reaction

Fabio Capello was once mocked up as a donkey, Steve McClaren was the Wally with the Brolly, Sven-Goran Eriksson was stitched up by the Fake Sheik, Glenn Hoddle was compared to Mystic Meg, Graham Taylor was a turnip. How will Roy Hodgson be portrayed?

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Wednesday, 2 May 2012 at 2:18 pm

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Why the pressure is on Roy Hodgson to perform at Euro 2012

When it was assumed Redknapp would be given first refusal on the England job, there was a consensus that this summer’s European Championships would represent a tournament without pressure. Roy Hodgson will not be afforded that luxury.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Monday, 30 April 2012 at 1:36 pm

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Roy Hodgson proves there’s more to success than ‘luck’ on return to Liverpool

That Hodgson returned to management so swiftly after being shown the door at Anfield was a risk. His reputation, built up over decades, across various continents and with teams from Inter Milan to Switzerland, was shredded in just 191 days on the Mersey.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Monday, 23 April 2012 at 11:30 pm

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What do all the goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi add up to?

It’s the latest installment of El Clasico this Saturday and with it comes another opportunity to drool over the achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Friday, 20 April 2012 at 6:14 pm

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How does the London 2012 motto ‘Inspire a generation’ compare to previous Olympic offerings?

I can imagine the country’s top marketing executives sitting round a room, scribbling on white boards, brainstorming, word-associating and doing other things with ‘ing’ on the end.

By Simon Rice | Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Thursday, 19 April 2012 at 12:03 am

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The Chelsea fans who chanted during Hillsborough silence at Wembley must be banned

Ahead of yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Chelsea, a moment of reflection was scheduled before kick-off so that the 96 fans who lost their lives at Hillsborough in 1989 could be remembered.

By Simon Rice | Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Monday, 16 April 2012 at 3:05 pm

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Strong finishers? History says Manchester United can be overhauled by City in the Premier League title race

Roberto Mancini says if Manchester United beat QPR this weekend then the Premier League title race is over.

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Wednesday, 4 April 2012 at 4:05 am

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Must watch: Football fans point the way to goal with huge neon arrows

Magdeburg, who play in Germany’s fourth tier, have been struggling this season. They’re bottom of the table and after going on a run of five games without finding the back of the net, fans took action.

By Simon Rice | Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Friday, 30 March 2012 at 5:37 pm

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It’s harder to win a penalty at Craven Cottage than Old Trafford

There is no doubt that Fulham should have been awarded a penalty against Manchester United last night, but are teams less likely to be awarded a spot-kick at Old Trafford?

By Simon Rice | Football, Sport - Latest analysis on the Sporting world - | Tuesday, 27 March 2012 at 1:21 pm

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