Roy Hodgson

Former Fulham midfielder talks fondly about the 2008 relegation scrap and QPR's chances of repeating that feat this year.

While all eyes will be on Tuesday's late kick-offs, there are important games spread throughout Europe, with this round an especially crucial one in the battles for second places.

Liverpool's versatile fullback was called up for England duty but left out against San Marino, and now it's been revealed that the omission was down to an injury that might still keep him on the sidelines against Montenegro.

England will be without Rio Ferdinand for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.

Might Rio say no to 'Woy?

Ronaldinho and Neymar and Oscar, oh my! Wednesday will see Roy Hogdson's rather dour England side take on a Selecao squad that seems to be looking for entertainment over a big result.

A strange end to the week sees passions riled about any number of topics, but in the end it all comes down to the simple fact that Liverpool need to start being interesting for the football rather than their follies.

More than two years on, it's finally time to officially waive goodbye to the pair of owners that led Liverpool down one of the most damaging roads in the club's history.

Last season, Kenny Dalglish guided Liverpool to their worst record in the top flight since being demoted from it in 1954. With the current season at its halfway point, Brendan Rodgers is on pace to break that mark and set a new low in the modern era.

UEFA's plans for reform to the Europa League and Champions League might actually be a good idea.