Author Profile: David Smith

I’ve been sober now for just over six weeks. I’m well and I’m putting more effort in mentally. It’s helping me. If I’m not feeling so good, I’m taking time to think about it. I’m not thinking about going to...read more »

Many TV pundits – even the England manager – have used the phrase the Three Lions are ‘on the cusp’ of World Cup qualification. We got out of jail against Malta with those three late goals. England cannot afford to take...read more »

ALEX Oxlade-Chamberlain’s move from Arsenal to Liverpool was perhaps one of the more surprising summer moves. Or maybe not! He had clearly fallen out of love with the Emirates and felt the need to move. Where he will fit in at...read more »

  IT took England nearly an hour to break down a resilient and resolute Malta side. The game was crying out for a Wayne Rooney moment. He wasn’t there, of course, so it needed a new national hero to step up to...read more »

THE sending off of Raheem Sterling in Manchester City’s late win at Bournemouth was an absolute joke. I have great respect for referee Mike Dean. But he got this wrong. Did Sterling kick someone; did he assault an opponent; did he abuse...read more »

MANCHESTER United have got off to a flying start in the Premier League with two successive 4-0 wins. And the Zapsportz team of experts can’t see them slipping up this weekend, as we have all gone for another win for Jose...read more »

WELL, we certainly see this one coming: Zlatan Ibrahimovic signing on for another year at Manchester United. Despite his massive contribution last season – scoring 28 goals in 46 appearances –it seemed that his time was up at Old Trafford. He was...read more »

  The Premier League is certainly well represented in the Champions League – but who’s your money on to progress from the group stages after yesterday’s draw? Both Manchester clubs look to have favourable draws, whilst Chelsea and Spurs face the Spanish...read more »

  LIKE many football followers and so-called experts, I was surprised by Wayne Rooney’s decision to call time on his England career. I still believe, as I wrote a couple of days ago, that the 31-year-old still has a lot to offer...read more »

The EFL has confirmed the 16 ties that will make up Round Three of the 2017-18 Carabao Cup. The draw took place earlier today at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Beijing and was conducted by Chinese sports commentator Su Dong, alongside...read more »