Sir Alex Ferguson Offers Help To US Before World Cup Match Against England
by George Caulkin (Result | London Times - March 3)
Bob Bradley, the US head coach, has been a regular visitor to Manchester United’s training ground in recent months, when he has watched England stalwarts such as Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand at close quarters. Before Wednesday night’s friendly against Holland at the Amsterdam ArenA, Bradley cheekily suggested that several of Ferguson’s peers have privately offered him their backing for when the countries meet in Rustenburg on June 12. more details | go to article

England Must Not Underestimate The United States At World Cup
by Ben Smith and George Caulkin (Commentary | London Times - March 3)
George Caulkin, The Times football writer, tackles the key issues ahead of tonight's friendly between Holland and United States. He talks to Ben Smith more details | go to article

New York Loves Beckham Circus
by George Caulkin (Article | London Times - May 31)
WHILE the worth of England’s tour to the United States remains a topic of discussion that attracts extreme opinions, it can no longer be dismissed as anonymous. Even in New York, a city through which most footballers can walk unrecognised, David Beckham is a self-made brand, a poster boy for the manufacturers of sunglasses and shaving cream. more details | go to article

Old Trafford Overrun By Unwanted Challenges On Two Fronts
by George Caulkin (Article | London Times - February 24)
OLD TRAFFORD was the scene of another hostile takeover last night. As if dealing with a cussed, persistent American billionaire was not trying enough, Sir Alex Ferguson was obliged to repel the unwanted advances of a determined collection of Italian aristocrats. Having avoided AC Milan in meaningful circumstances for 36 years, Manchester United’s stock fell heavily. Goalkeepers, meanwhile, face de-listing. more details | go to article