December 14, 2016
The FA desperately needs reform, but those advocating it were part of the problem
There is, as Brian Glanville points out, an an irony to five former FA leaders providing advice about possible reforms of football's governing body.
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Brian Glanville
Britain’s most respected football writer, Brian Glanville remains a unique and distinctive voice in the world of football journalism. Brian has written for World Soccer since 1962 and is the author of a number of books, including The Story of the World Cup.
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December 13, 2016
Doping in Russian sport is endemic, but should the country lose the 2018 World Cup?
Russia did not deserve the 2018 World Cup, says Brian Glanville, but nor did any of the other host nations in recent years.
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December 6, 2016
Football child abuse scandal drags on, but where will grim revelations end?
Brian Glanville on a bad week for football which has seen English football mired in a child abuse scandal and Brazil lose its Cinderella story in devastating circumstances.
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November 29, 2016
Another mediocre performance from Man Utd, another infantile tantrum from Mourinho
As Manchester United continue to struggle, their manager, Jose Mourinho is becoming increasingly frazzled.
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November 28, 2016
Conflicting statements in coaching abuse scandal raise alarming questions
The Barry Bennell abuse scandal raises some uncomfortable questions about the role played by 'Mr Crewe', Dario Gradi.
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November 16, 2016
At last! England have some reasons to be cheerful
Brian Glanville, one of England's sternest critics, finally finds something to enthuse about in the 2-2 draw with Spain.
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November 8, 2016
FA Cup brings some much needed cheer for Charlton
Brian Glanville watches Charlton Atheltic at the the Valley, a former shadow of itself.
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November 2, 2016
Andre Gray’s remarks were deplorable but should he have been banned for comments made years ago?
Should Andre Gray have been banned, asks Brian Glanville. Plus, Carlos Alberto remembered.
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November 1, 2016
Violence at West Ham was an accident waiting to happen
The violent scenes at last week's EFL Cup tie were not unexpected given the lax security arrangements at West Ham's new stadium.
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October 18, 2016
Ched Evans case: a sordid episode but sadly, not without precedent in the world of football
The Ched Evans rape case was a tawdry episode from which no one emerges with any credit.
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October 12, 2016
Joe Hart spares England’s blushes as team malfunctions once again
A superlative display by Joe Hart earned England a point in Slovenia they scarcely deserved.
