Category Archives: Vice Chancellor’s Memo

That’s all from World Cup College! We would like to thank our loyal readership‚ and pass on special thanks to those who have left regular comments. It’s been a lot of fun keeping the site going over the past few … Continue reading →

Throughout the qualification campaign it appeared that Fabio Capello had struck upon a workable formula. His England side were arranged under 4-4-2, but it appeared that 4-2-3-1 inhered in this approach as Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard were conservative in … Continue reading →

There is a tendency to extrapolate form indicators almost exclusively from a team’s most recent performance. Following a poor game against Algeria, root and branch change to the England line-up was apparently required. But after an improved showing against Slovenia, … Continue reading →

After one poor performance, England are in crisis. The only option following one sub-standard showing is root and branch change. That’s why Fabio Capello should be radical and stick with Plan A against Slovenia! The approach which is perplexing fans … Continue reading →

WCC has been running in earnest since January. Here are a few articles you may have missed from each of our faculties. Click on the article title to view. Physical Sciences Wonders of the Capello System – Emile Heskey is … Continue reading →

Against Algeria, Fabio Capello should employ the same approach as that utilized against USA. Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard should continue in central-midfield – but Gareth Barry should be afforded some playing time (he can then start against Slovenia.) Without … Continue reading →

World Cup College is delighted to introduce a stylish England team selector for South Africa 2010, brought to you by our partner project gaffr. gaffr is a simple way to analyse the beautiful game, share football opinions and collaborate on … Continue reading →

Highly respected football magazine When Saturday Comes has placed a generous review of World Cup College on its website. WCC is considered to be among the ‘Best of the World Cup web’. The review highlights that we preview games thoughtfully … Continue reading →