Who Needs Enemies....
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- Written by Donald Ramsey
Rangers fans would have been entitled to feel a modicum of satisfaction, perhaps even optimism, during the course of this summer....
Rangers fans would have been entitled to feel a modicum of satisfaction, perhaps even optimism, during the course of this summer....
It only seems like a few days ago that the back pages were filled with gossip, announcing the imminent arrival of the world’s best players on English soil.
It seems like it was only yesterday that I was sat here at my computer writing about a fairly negative spell in Manchester City’s recent history; surrendering the Premier League to rivals Manchester United, losing the FA Cup Final to un-fancied Wigan and the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini. It’s astounding how quickly things can change as now City can look forward to the new season with renewed optimism. And here’s why...
The last week has seen the continuation of José Mourinho’s mind games with Wayne Rooney, Manchester United step up their pursuit of Cesc Fabregas and Arséne Wenger trying to establish Arsenal’s might in the transfer market with an audacious bid for Luis Suárez. With all this going on, and of the course, the birth of the royal baby (urgh!- Ed.), one could be forgiven for not noticing Manuel Pellegrini, lurking in the shadows quietly going about his job at Manchester City.
As I sit here in front of the television, awaiting the kick-off of the Asia Trophy clash between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur, I am posed with a few questions. Does this warrant the TV coverage that Sky are giving it? What’s the point of travelling all the way to Hong Kong for this? How much are we really meant to care about a pre-season friendly?