Coaching For The Brave

After a superb summer of sport with distractions galore, it's time to turn our mind to the "real deal" Yep the Premier League explodes back on the scene this weekend and as ever, we have a mouth watering season ahead of us. Here's why we'll all be glued to the action over the coming months. 1. Let's start with last season. Don't tell us you've forgotten what a fantastic day the final games gave us. Survival for some, despair for others. Glory for City after years of struggle and heartbreak for United. Anything that can produce that level of drama and excitement will do for us! 2. Eden Hazard should light up the Premier League. Not all imports come good in our league but he has genuine class and Zidane rates him highly. Pre-season hasn't been great for him but if he gets his head right he will be one to watch. 3. We have always thought that Brendan Rodgers is a bit of a genius and last season showed what he can do with a footba...

Originally posted 2nd April on live4footy.com live4footy.com Yet again, Mario Balotelli has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Mancini has confessed that he almost substituted him after only 5 minutes.  During this weekends draw with Sunderland even the crowd seemed to turn on him for his moody, petulant display.This is a worrying change of events for Mario as until now he has been a firm favourite. Previously, when Inter defeated Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final it was a cause for huge celebration for the Nerazzurri fans and Inter players alike. Except Balotelli, that is. The moody striker instead ripped off his shirt and threw it at the fans in disgust for their reaction to his disinterested display during the game. So this is not a one off. However, we think the City faithful are wrong to fall out of love with Mario.Not least for the fact that he has been a very potent striker for them this season. Only Dzeko and Aguero have scored more in the leag...