Newcastle United Need Professional Help

Newcastle United are like a psychiatric patient. Collectively, the club is like a would be Hollywood actor who thinks just one little break is all he needs to blow up big; just one more piece of cosmetic surgery and then Spielberg will come calling. The new manager -- former player and completely inexperienced manager, Alan Shearer -- will do no better over the short term than former manager Joe Kinnear. There is no quick fix.

Springtime for Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas does not play as well in the cold or rain. He's Spanish of course. Costa del Sol don't mix with Costa del Norf London. His injury may have been good in a way -- though I'm sure he would not agree. He'll come back probably less bumped and bruised and hasn't had to play in the cold weather. Once the sun starts shining, he'll make a strong push and give the Arsenal a strong chance to claim fourth place.