Tonight’s sees Scott Parker leading England into their rearranged friendly against Netherlands. The Tottenham players has been made captain by stand-in England manager Stuart Pearce as they take on the 2010 World Cup finalists. You can get in touch on Twitter, Facebook, in the comments section below or by email ryan@thefootballproject.net.
Teams of Euro 2012: Netherlands
Fans of Dutch football will not remember the 2010 World Cup final fondly. The Netherlands did not cover themselves in glory with their approach to the game; but in 2012 they have a chance to put that behind them. As Jake Miller discusses, everything they have done since then sort of proves they are still the closest team to Spain…
Teams of Euro 2012: Italy
Hype is a glorious thing. The hype that surrounds Spain and Germany for Euro 2012 means that quite a few contenders aren’t really being considered as they should be. As Andy Hunter explains, that will suit the 2006 World Champions Italy nicely. They are in a state of re-building but could still surprise many…
Euros Memories: 1996 – Then David Seaman happened…
There is nothing as glorious in football as thinking back and reminiscing about tournaments gone by. Kicking off a series of articles from the writers of The Football Project, Simon Furnivall takes you through his lasting thoughts that have stayed with him since Euro 96 in England…
Stars of 2012: James McClean
International tournaments usually throw up a couple of stars that haven’t really been heard of before the tournament. In the build-up to Euro 2012, The Football Project are picking out a handful of players we reckon will enhance their reputation’s immensely in Poland and Ukraine. Up first, Sunderland’s sensation James McClean…
Episode 23 – Kyle Lafferty can pull out of every squad
After technical issues last week, The Football Project podcast returns with Simon McPolin joining Simon Furnivall, Andy Hunter and Ryan Keaney on the show.
From UEFA Cup Final to fighting for promotion
The Football Project is delighted to welcome guest writer David Chalmers to the site, with his whistle-stop tour through the history of Middlesbrough Football Club…
Out with the old and in with the new
When QSI took over Paris Saint-Germain, they talked about retaining the spirit of the club. Just eight months on and as Jonathan Johnson discusses, it seems they have ignored that plan and are simply chasing everything with “reputation”…
Celtic without Rangers?
When news of Rangers’ administration broke, quite a lot of attention was placed on their Glasgow rivals Celtic. How would they survive without the competition of the other half of The Old Firm? As Paul Fisher discusses, there is no way of telling…
Could Super Ally be the hero that saves the day at Rangers?
Scottish football was rocked by the news that Rangers had been entered into administration. The most successful domestic side in the world with a record-breaking number of league titles are currently looking at a slightly uncertain future. But as guest writer Fraser Wilson discusses, the man to help lead them out of trouble looks to already at the helm…
