Sports Sidekick

Didn't you hear?-L'Oreal are recruiting Neville and Tevez for their new marketing campaign, following last week's controversy. Tevez replicates his mouthpiece move (shouting "Because I'm worth it"). Then Neville bows before him and says: "Because you're worth it...all £30 million". Seriously, what was Neville thinking? It begs belief. Every player loves to be criticized by another, be it by a teammate or a rival. It etches them on to prove the player wrong and they grow in confidence.
My bet says Tevez had a copy of the Star and pinned it on the dressing room door. Depending on Wednesday's result, he might yet mail it to Neville. Who's to say he might not grab another brace? Neville take the plunge and shut your trap. Maybe Sir Alex will give you some gum to stop your urge!!!

Another giant killing saw Arsenal dumped out of the FA cup. Does this mean the 'Big Four' should now be called the 'Lonely One' or are Manchester City ready to be included? Scunthorpe did themselves proud with a gutsy performance, and although you knew City could up the gear when they decided to, you were hoping for the underdog to prevail. In the end, it was City's class that paid dividends and coincidentally, they face a gallant Stoke side in the fifth round. Can City knock Stoke off their perch or will City fold under Delap's 'mortar attack'?
It's a pity this game isn't in the Britannia, which it must be said, is becoming something of a fortress for Stoke. It would be another masterstroke for Stoke to advance, but don't rule them out just yet-Fuller, Etherington and Whitehead might have something to offer this tie.

Eamon Dunphy is the new David Beckham. Yes, he is the new 'Goldenballs'. Don't tell Armani, or they will want to sign him up. Dunphy is the only sports pundit with balls. He says how he feels and gives his arguments to back them up. Not that we always agree with everything he says, but we respect him nonetheless for his contribution to the beautiful game and Irish society. Dunphy knows the ins and outs of the game. Why is he the only one with the courage to stand up and say 'this is wrong'?
In today's Star he spoke about how referees are killing the game, their interpretation of the off-side rule and video technology. We all know video technology is the way to go, but nobody is making a push for it. Dunphy questions why things are this way, do they have to be this way and how can they change. Without him, we would all be in a worse-off place. Embrace him for who he is, and not who you want him to be.

Until next time,
D.K