Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson
Sports Wenger's Offside Plans Offer Sense but Not the Whole VAR Solution

Wenger's Offside Plans Offer Sense but Not the Whole VAR Solution

Thank goodness for Arsène Wenger. It is about time someone with a genuine appreciation of the game stepped in to prevent VAR’s remote officials tying…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports English Quartet Prepare for Drama on a Stage We Must Enjoy While We Can

English Quartet Prepare for Drama on a Stage We Must Enjoy While We Can

The Champions League returns on Tuesday with Liverpool back at the stadium where they won their sixth European crown last year. Atlético Madrid will represent…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports Virgil Van Dijk Was a Liverpool Bargain at £75m. What Would He Cost Now?

Virgil Van Dijk Was a Liverpool Bargain at £75m. What Would He Cost Now?

Speculative stories are beginning to emerge about Virgil van Dijk’s future, which is no real surprise since – to paraphrase Jane Austen – a 28-year-old…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports The Unpredictables: Liverpool, Leicester and Sheffield United Make Fools of Us All

The Unpredictables: Liverpool, Leicester and Sheffield United Make Fools of Us All

There is a downside to these winter breaks, as more and more people are starting to notice. With no Premier League games to talk about at the moment discussion…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports Manchester United Fans Have a Right to Be Angry but Attacking Woodward’s Home Was Outrageous

Manchester United Fans Have a Right to Be Angry but Attacking Woodward’s Home Was Outrageous

Remember the good old days, when Manchester United supporters used to be characterized by their uncomplaining politeness and fondness for prawn sandwiches?…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports It Is Time to Scrap the League Cup – Give the FA Cup a Radical Makeover

It Is Time to Scrap the League Cup – Give the FA Cup a Radical Makeover

When Jürgen Klopp was asked last week for his thoughts on the Africa Cup of Nations being moved to January next year he spoke uninterrupted for almost eight…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports Ferguson and Carroll Turn Back Time but Is Old-Fashioned a New Winner?

Ferguson and Carroll Turn Back Time but Is Old-Fashioned a New Winner?

What a week old-fashioned center-forwards have just had. First we saw Duncan Ferguson revive Everton’s fortunes from the touchline just by breathing on players…

Paul Wilson (London)
Sports Brendan Rodgers, Frank Lampard Prove Worth in Battle for Second Place

Brendan Rodgers, Frank Lampard Prove Worth in Battle for Second Place

Gareth Southgate was probably right to play down the significance of last weekend’s Liverpool v Manchester City showdown from an England point of view. Only…

Paul Wilson (London)