Michael Mccarthy

2 weeks ago | belfastmedia.com | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

FOOTBALL has always played a massive role in my life. I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly of the world’s most popular sport. Some people disregard it entirely, most consider it a simple curiosity in some shape or form, but for others like myself, it is something which captivates our entire lives. From the oddly competitive nature of Fantasy Football to the endless hours spent arguing over whether or not Man United are in a relegation battle.

Jun 24, 2024 | themag.co.uk | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

Watching this England team in the Euros is like watching Newcastle United under Steve Bruce. I can see a number of similarities between the two managers. TacticsAgainst Serbia and Denmark it was difficult to work out what England were trying to do. They appeared to be playing with a low block but without putting any pressure on the man with the ball and then relying on the likes of Saka and Foden to come up with moments of individual skill to get them up the pitch and to create chances.

May 13, 2024 | themag.co.uk | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

One of the basic tenets in sport is that there should be a level playing field and the laws and rules of a game should apply equally to all competitors. However, you might question if this actually happens in football. On the field, the self-appointed elite teams are often the beneficiaries of questionable refereeing decisions, such as when the referee went against the laws of the game to allow Liverpool to score a last-minute goal against Forest.

Apr 25, 2024 | themag.co.uk | Michael McCarthy |Michael Mccarthy

It was a disappointing performance and result last night for Newcastle United at Crystal Palace. The race for European places looks like it could go down to the wire but I believe we have something the other teams haven’t got. We are United!Whilst the Newcastle United fans, owners and players are all united behind Eddie Howe, the same can’t be said of the other teams who are looking to qualify for the Europa League and/or the Europa Conference League.