Paul Bestall

Paul Bestall

Paul Bestall is a long suffering Tottenham and Barcelona fan with an addiction to football played in all corners of the world. He lives in Sheffield, and thankfully likes the long train journeys to London to see his beloved Spurs. Enjoys reading a wide range of subjects from politics to cryptozoology, cinema, NFL, NBA and MLB and likes trying to fill his iPod, Adidas trainers and Marvel Comics.

Five Things Not To Buy A Football Fan For Christmas

By Paul Bestall on December 6, 2010

So the clock ticks ever closer to the season of goodwill and as a self confessed lover of Christmas, a word of warning for fellow football fans hoping to receive that special something in their Christmas stocking or under the …

Ah Mike Ashley, How I’ve Missed You

By Paul Bestall on December 6, 2010

There was something inevitable about Chris Hughton’s sacking today, almost if after the last few weeks, it was a case of when rather than why. I was extremely critical of Mike Ashley’s reign in the season that Newcastle United were …

Chelsea Face A Crucial Month

By Paul Bestall on November 30, 2010

October ended with Chelsea looking imperious and pulling away from the chasing pack at the top of the Premiership. The side seemed to playing with such verve and spirit that I simply couldn’t see where any worthy challenge could come …

So Who Should Tottenham Look To Buy In January?

By Paul Bestall on November 22, 2010

Harry Redknapp was right to be bullish after Saturdays amazing fight back against Arsenal at the Emirates, for too long Tottenham have promised much and delivered little. Spending wise Tottenham have ploughed millions in the club with little real achievement …

Will This Really Be The Closest Premiership Ever?

By Paul Bestall on November 22, 2010

Well, I have to admit I’m perplexed by some of the performances of the Premierships traditional powerhouses this season. A month ago, most people would have been hard pressed to think anyone could trouble Chelsea for the title, now 6 …

Why No Praise For West Bromwich Albion

By Paul Bestall on October 26, 2010

One of the things that has surprised me this season is the lack of praise being thrown towards Roberto Di Matteo and his very impressive West Bromwich Albion side. Of the three promoted sides, Blackpool have the best manager for …

The Rebirth Of Johan Elmander

By Paul Bestall on September 28, 2010

When Bolton paid a club record fee of £8.2 million for the Swedish striker Johan Elmander, a few eyebrows were raised. Yet, the former Toulouse striker had been one of the most consistent players in the French league during his …