Harry Redknapp On Liverpool and Danny Murphy On Tackling: Misguided Defence of Hodgson?

Within the space of a couple of days, both Harry Redknapp and Danny Murphy issued extensive comments about two of the hottest topics concerning the English footballing world at the moment, the financial situation at Liverpool and dangerous tackling, respectively.

But were those comments genuine attempts at voicing their opinions or just misguided attempts at something else completely?

Stoke City Write To The FA and Arsenal In Complaint at Wenger's Comments

Stoke City have taken the step of writing to the FA to complain about Arsene Wenger's comments about Ryan Shawcross and of their style of play. The Arsenal managers comments are made all the more ironic because Marouane Chamakh was guilty of exactly what he accused Shawcross of, against Spurs, in today's win over Blackburn at Ewood Park.

Was Aaron Ramsey's Injury A Result Of Declining Coaching Standards?

Recriminations and questions have been flying since Aaron Ramsey picked up an horrific leg break following Ryan Shawcross' tackle. Perhaps the most pertinent being, was the tackle a result of a fall in coaching standards at both clubs?

FIFA Out To Ban The Slide Tackle

Since the start of this season's English Premier League, referees have been under the spotlight. As the FA launched their pitiful "Respect" campaign, FIFA also made it known that they wanted certain types of tackling eliminated from the game...

FIFA Out To Ban The Slide Tackle

Since the start of this season's English Premier League, referees have been under the spotlight. As the FA launched their pitiful "Respect" campaign, FIFA also made it known that they wanted certain types of tackling eliminated from the game...