Ben McAleer 
Watching Milan march into Verona and stamp their authority at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi in soggy conditions and come away with all three points after a 1-0 win reminded me of the day when I sat glued to a screen for over 3 hours, following the life story of Judah Ben Hur.
Nigel Pearson is unlikely to see the funny side of his side’s abject, April Fools’ Day display at relegation threatened Barnsley. Leicester City slumped to a 2-0 defeat in South Yorkshire on Monday afternoon, in the process losing further ground in the race for a spot in the play offs.
Mike Magee grabbed the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in LA Galaxy’s home win against the Colorado Rapids last Sunday. That goal saw him sneak to the top of the goal scorer table with 4 goals in 3 games.
There aren’t many nations in the world who are blessed with two left backs with the quality of Ashley Cole and Leighton Baines. Both of these left backs have credible cases to be England’s first choice.
In a week where current Blackpool boss Paul Ince has stated a transfer window for managers is needed in the modern game this article will consider the pro’s and con’s for such a window.
HNL Croatian Third League-Nk Tekstilac Ravice 0, 0. Gaj Mace-Stadion NK Tekstilac Ravnice
‘ The Yugoslav conflict continues to permeate every part of Croatian life, from the people and media to the defaced socialist buildings and independence memorials. As in Serbia for many the memories are too fresh, the scars too deep and repercussions ongoing. ‘
There is no doubt about it, Les Bleus gave a damn good account of themselves when the reigning world champions came a-calling. Right up to the final whistle, which Spain captain Xavi Hernandez reliably hinted to the match official came an alarming 50 seconds after the indicated 3 minutes of stoppages, it was difficult to tell the two teams apart.
Over the coming weeks, as The Premier League draws to a close and bears increasing clarity, discussions of personal accolades will also become aplenty. Awards will be allocated, and recognition distributed, to the shining lights of this slightly perplexing Premier League season.