Rob Parker | January 14, 2010
Are Clarets on a (chicken) wing and a prayer?
Appointing an unproven in the Premier League, recently-sacked manager was always going to be an iffy decision for Burnley to make as they strive for top-flight survival. But the fact that they chose Brian Laws as the man for the hot seat makes it even more controversial.
That [...]
Rob Parker | December 2, 2008
Welcome to the Premier League, boys
The BBC has exclusive coverage this morning of Grimsby Town’s sudden promotion to the Premier League. Strange that nobody else has picked up on that - it’s pretty big news!
Rob Parker | October 16, 2008
Mike Newell saves Mariners striker some petrol money
Grimsby striker Martin Butler has had his contract terminated because new boss Mike Newell was unimpressed with his travel arrangements. The 34-year-old made a 350-mile round trip from his Worcestershire home to Grimsby. The striker was often forced to miss training because or the long-haul commute.
Newell said: “To [...]
