OPINION

Alan Pardew has a host of problems to deal with as his Newcastle United team fail to live up to their success last season.

Stuart Lancaster should stick with Chris Robshaw as England captain despite a series of mistakes during the autumn internationals

IBTimes UK looks at the potential nominees for the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Despite the outcry from Chelsea supporters Rafael Benitez can be a success at Stamford Bridge.

Arsene Wenger is looking to bring Thierry Henry back to Arsenal for a third spell

Pep Guardiola is being connected to Chelsea in the aftermath of Roberto Di Matteo's sacking, but the Spaniard would only head in one direction if he decides to manage in England

Liverpool must do everything in their power to find a buyer for Andy Carroll after his continued barren run in front of goal

After a 20-14 defeat to Australia at Twickenham experience was again the name of the game, but England must learn fast if they're to improve this autumn

Joe Hart's recent problems for club and country could turn out to be the making of his career.

Will Suarez earn a begrudging respect rather than being viewed as a pantomime villain in the Premier League?

Brendan Rodgers has used Liverpool's youngsters to mask his weak and directionless transfer policy, and it's starting to wear thin

Brazilian Oscar is quickly doing justice to his international billing with Chelsea

Human rights expert Sarah Cook says the Communist Party's latest clampdown on dissent could have a ripple effect which lasts for years.

Will it be Tom Ince or James Rodriguez that is handed the chance to shine at Manchester United

Theo Walcott came of age as Arsenal produced a memorable comeback to beat Reading

Will the departure of Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole reduce the clamour to see Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?

Roberto di Matteo will have learnt much about his side following their defeat to Manchester United, not least their capacity to claim this season's Premier League title

Roberto Mancini may have won the Premier League, but City's resources mean his achievements will always be poo-pooed, says Gareth Platt.

Geek Speak brings you live coverage from one of the gaming industry's most recognised awards events.

The fact that Liverpool are in the market for a new striker must be one of the worst kept secrets in football as manager Brendan Rodgers finds himself with just one fit senior forward in Luis Suarez.

The fan who attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has brought further shame on the image of English football

As Wayne Rooney celebrates 10 years since his breakthrough moment against Arsenal, has he realised his true potential in his prime years?

Robert Lewandowski has continually been linked with a move to Manchester United after helping Borussia Dortmund win consecutive league titles, but does Sir Alex Ferguson really need the striker at Old Trafford?

English clubs were banned from Europe for hooliganism 25 years ago. Now it's time Serbia faced similar punishment, says IB Times' Gareth Platt

Inmaculada Reinoso Conesa looks behind the reasons Spain's lost generation is trying to make its voice heard.

The art of diving is not an easy task to master. The best in the game will subtlety dangle their leg in order for the opposition to bite. The defender is blamed for getting to the ball too late, while the attacker is often praised for his clever play in winning a free-kick or penalty.

East London mural has been deemed anti-Semitic and a councillor wants the artist prosecuted. Shane Croucher argues for free speech.

Former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen famously uttered the words "you can't win anything with kids" after Manchester United lost to Aston Villa at the start of the 1995/96 season.

England's winning mentality at youth level is undermining the development of the country's brightest young talents