Noel Whelan Archives: 03/2021

West Ham fans were “shocked” at David Moyes’ “really bad” decision to start Mark Noble against Manchester United. That is according to ex-Leeds star Noel…

Jose Mourinho was right to scold his subpar Tottenham players who should have gone into “overdrive” after taking the lead on Sunday. That is according…

West Brom are almost certain to be relegated and it is wise in “strange times” to safeguard the club with contractual pay cuts. That is…

Allan and Andre Gomes are the bedrock of the Everton midfield and will be crucial in the absence of the exceptional Abdoulaye Doucoure.  That is…

Tyler Roberts’ superb performance against Chelsea was the exception that proved the rule – he must show his talent more often to stay at Leeds…

Leeds United should renew their interest in Adama Traore – their fans are desperate to see him at Elland Road. That is according to ex-Leeds…

Leeds United are in a strong negotiating position and will not be “held to ransom” over a possible deal for Ben White. That is according…

There is more to Pablo Hernandez’s recent injury than meets the eye and he won’t be a Leeds United player next season. That is according…

Pablo Hernandez and Kiko Casilla are among four Leeds United players who will leave the club in the summer.  That is according to ex-Leeds forward…

An “outrageous” acrobatic effort on goal against West Ham on Monday was emblematic of the confidence of Leeds United star Raphinha. That is according to…

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa should have fielded Rodrigo from the start against West Ham.  That is according to ex-Leeds player and lifelong fan Noel…

Tyler Roberts is not dangerous enough when playing as a number 10 for Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa must turn to Rodrigo now he is…

Steven Gerrard and the rest of the Rangers coaching team’s work at the training ground has put Celtic to shame this season.  That is according…

Patrick Bamford’s wastefulness cost Leeds United the game in last night’s defeat to West Ham. That is according to former Leeds striker and boyhood fan…

Celtic can recoup up to £20million for Odsonne Edouard – a big increase on the £15m currently being touted.  That is according to ex-Scottish Premiership…

Celtic are a weak team who have lost the qualities which made them rampantly successful nine-time champions – and the media will never let them…

Eric Dier risks being frozen out at Tottenham just like Dele Alli was – unless he drastically raises his game.  That is according to ex-Premier…

Newcastle United face stern opposition in a more defensively-secure West Brom and look destined for failure amid their ongoing injury crisis. That is according to…

The idea of Celtic appointing John Kennedy as manager on a permanent basis is painfully unimaginative.  That is according to ex-Scottish Premiership striker Noel Whelan,…

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become a forgotten man at Liverpool and must work harder to prove his worth to Jurgen Klopp. That is according to ex-Premier…