Greg GordonThe other side of the taskmasterFootball is a game of perception, and no-one knows that more than Archie Knox, that grand old man of Scottish football at the age of 71.Jan 16, 20191Jan 16, 20191
Greg GordonCan state intervention work for football in a developed democracy?Fans of a certain age will remember those great sporting powerhouse teams and players of the former Soviet Union or those hot-housed…Jul 9, 20181Jul 9, 20181
Greg GordonVideo assistance for referees — An incomplete pictureHere’s how I introduced VAR for How To Watch Football in March 2017. Now in the midst of World Cup 2018 the picture remains as…Jun 26, 2018Jun 26, 2018
Greg GordonThe Set Piece World Cup: VAR And The Crazy Gang Style It Could InspireScottish football reviews and articles View all posts by purefitbawJun 23, 2018Jun 23, 2018
Greg GordonScouts HonourThe years when every top English side had a nucleus of world-class Scottish players is due in no small part to two ‘super scouts’. At Leeds…Jun 14, 2018Jun 14, 2018
Greg GordonBlame it on the BosmanIf you’re looking for a scapegoat, an explanation for the gulf in class between Liverpool and Real Madrid, then the search begins and ends…May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
Greg GordonLoris Karius blew it but at least he did not singAfter the Debacle of Kiev, Loris Karius may never really recover as a keeper and almost certainly not as a Liverpool player. But that still…May 28, 2018May 28, 2018
Greg GordonZinedine Zidane can be the natural heir to Sir Alex Ferguson but only if given timeThe Real Madrid boss can establish a dynasty in the Spanish capital. But he must be given the time to plan for a time when Ronaldo’s powers…May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Greg GordonSir Alex Ferguson legacy proves that entitled fans are nothing newIt is hard to believe now but way back in 1989, Manchester United diehard Pete Molyneux unfurled a controversial banner calling for the…May 23, 2018May 23, 2018
Greg GordonMake no mistake: referee abuse worksThe official line will always be that dissent does not change an official’s mind. But players know that arguing has an incremental impact…May 22, 2018May 22, 2018