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Author: Jon Naylor

Freelance sports broadcaster and media professional based in London.
The Empire Business - Fergie, Walter White and Ozymandias

The Empire Business – Fergie, Walter White and Ozymandias

October 24, 2013 by Jon Naylor

John Naylor combines Breaking Bad and Sir Alex Ferguson as he discusses Manchester United’s current struggles.

Andros Townsend: A modern football success story

Andros Townsend: A modern football success story

October 17, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor looks at a youngster who made a big impression over the international week.

The Manchester United 'Crisis': What David Moyes can learn from Brendan Rodgers

The Manchester United ‘Crisis’: What David Moyes can learn from Brendan Rodgers

October 1, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor believes the new boss could take a leaf from the book of Manchester United’s big rivals.

Adnan Januzaj - A lesson in hyping youngsters from Federico Macheda

Adnan Januzaj – A lesson in hyping youngsters from Federico Macheda

September 17, 2013 by Jon Naylor

While Manchester United fans are raving about youngster Adnan Januzaj, Jon Naylor urges some caution.

Holloway's early season penalty rant; was he actually right?

Holloway’s early season penalty rant; was he actually right?

September 12, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor discusses the point that the “bigger” sides get more penalties in the Premier League.

Greg Dyke's England targets have little hope and make less sense

Greg Dyke’s England targets have little hope and make less sense

September 5, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor questions FA Chairman Greg Dyke’s excuses for England’s failures in recent international competitions.

A new era of Directors of Football in the Premier League

A new era of Directors of Football in the Premier League

September 2, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor on the recent trend to hit English football’s top flight.

Just how boring are Jose Mourinho's Chelsea?

Just how boring are Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea?

August 27, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor examines the statistics – just how boring is the Chelsea manager?

Arsenal need bread and circuses to keep fans' rage at bay

Arsenal need bread and circuses to keep fans’ rage at bay

August 20, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor writes about Arsenal in the context of bread and circuses, “the creation of public approval not through exemplary or excellent public policy, but through diversion, distraction or the mere satisfaction of the immediate, shallow requirements of a populace”.

Just how optimistic should Premier League fans be about the new season?

Just how optimistic should Premier League fans be about the new season?

August 17, 2013 by Jon Naylor

Jon Naylor statistical analysis of Premier League positions based on the previous seasons’ performances.

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