Fabio Capello Says Money Is To Blame
by Matt Hughes (Article | London Times - March 3)
Fabio Capello has blamed the off-field problems that have threatened to undermine England’s World Cup hopes on the vast wealth accumulated by many of his players. more details | go to article

John Terry Gives Fabio Capello Few Clues Over England Captaincy
by Matt Hughes (Profile/Interview | London Times - February 3)
If Fabio Capello is looking for help in deciding what to do about John Terry, and the decision that could come to define his reign is understood to be causing the Italian some turmoil, he will have gleaned little from events at the KC Stadium last night. more details | go to article

Incensed Wayne Bridge May Call It Quits After Being Driven Back To The Brink
by Matt Hughes (Profile/Interview | London Times - February 2)
For the second time in 18 months, the Manchester City defender is pondering whether to call it a day with his country more details | go to article

Scouting Report: United States
by Matt Hughes (Preview | London Times - December 5)
Despite lacking in confidence England were good enough to beat the US 2-0 at Wembley in Fabio Capello’s third game in charge more details | go to article

Beckham Brand Facing A Short Shelf-Life In US, Warns Jones
by Matt Hughes (Profile/Interview | London Times - July 11)
As a well known resident who has enjoyed considerable success in football and the film industry, Vinnie Jones is in a better position than most to advise David Beckham before his arrival in Los Angeles tomorrow, although the former England captain may consider his tips to be little more than poisoned darts. more details | go to article

Much Adu About £5m As Chelsea Close The Net On Teenage Prodigy
by Oliver Kay and Matt Hughes (Profile/Interview | London Times - February 7)
CHELSEA are about to send more shock waves through the football world by beating Manchester United to secure the services of Freddy Adu, the American teenager widely regarded as the most exciting young player on the planet. more details | go to article

Man Utd v Chelsea: Face To Face
by Matt Hughes (Analysis | Evening Standard - January 27)
CECH V HOWARD In many respects this semi-final boiled down to a tale of two goalkeepers, Petr the Great against Yank the Plank. Czech mate for Chelsea. Given a rare opportunity to impress among United's leading players, Tim Howard fluffed his lines by following them to the letter, standing rooted to the spot as Damien Duff's innocuous free-kick floated over his head. more details | go to article

Charlton's Slow Starter Feels The Need For Speed
by Matt Hughes (Profile/Interview | Evening Standard - September 27)
For one of the fastest men in football Dennis Rommedahl has made a surprisingly slow start to life in the Premiership. The Danish flyer is stuck in the starting blocks. Rommedahl began his Charlton career following a £2million summer move from PSV Eindhoven on the bench as his side crashed to a 4-1 defeat at Bolton and has made little impact since, starting just four games for his new club this season. more details | go to article