UEFA to host Euro 2020 across the continent
Chris Nee on 7 December 2012
England and international football aficionado Chris Nee gives his view on the decision to play the 2020 European Championships all over Europe.
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Chris Nee is the author of The Stiles Council, a website about the England national team.
Gerrard and Lampard: Persistence is futile
Chris Nee on 9 September 2012
Against Moldova, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard played in the same England midfield for the 51st time. What's the point?
St George’s Park, part three: The Gareth Southgate manifesto
Chris Nee on 18 July 2012
In part three of his look at the development of St George's Park, Chris Nee turns his attention to the Elite Player Performance Plan and Gareth Southgate.
St George’s Park part two: England and the coaching gap
Chris Nee on 13 July 2012
In part two of his look at St George's Park, The Stiles Council's Chris Nee turns his attention to the standard of coaching.
St George’s Park: The end of the beginning
Chris Nee on 11 July 2012
In the first of a four part series, Chris Nee casts his England-expert eye over the new development at St George's Park.
Are attacking options the key for England at Euro 2012?
Chris Nee on 5 June 2012
With England in danger of becoming dangerously predictable, is a reshuffle of attacking players the key to success?
Hodgson’s England prepare for friendly double-header
Chris Nee on 22 May 2012
Ahead of this summer's competition, England face Norway and Belgium in the first test of Roy Hodgson's reign.
Holland’s Wembley return brings happy orange memories for England
Chris Nee on 28 February 2012
For the first time since Euro '96, Holland return to Wembley to play England tomorrow.
LA Galaxy win MLS Cup
Chris Nee on 21 November 2011
Early this morning, LA Galaxy secured their third MLS title with a win over Houston Dynamo, courtesy of a Landon Donovan goal. But where next for the west coast outfit?
DC United bound for Baltimore?
Chris Nee on 9 November 2011
DC United have been looking for a new home for some time, and, somewhat sadly for their loyal supporters, they may now be off to a new city completely.
MLS: In defence of the playoffs
Chris Nee on 2 November 2011
The structure of the playoffs in MLS isn't perfect, but Chris Nee argues that they serve several purposes and should stay, even in light of recent events concerning FC Dallas.
New England face last-place finish in MLS
Chris Nee on 20 October 2011
With a record that now reads two wins in 23 matches, Steve Nicol and the New England Revolution look to be a club in crisis.
