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The Tom Ross Column: It's time to rewrite the rules of football

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

WHILE driving to a game a few days ago I got to thinking about those rules of football that appear to be a complete waste of time, with some just downright stupid.

Tom Ross Column: If Stephen Ireland did swear at Alex McLeish he should be punished

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:15:00 GMT

IF IT is true that Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland swore at manager Alex McLeish during the game at Newcastle then he should be punished.

Fundraising work of inspirational Harry Moseley continues at Birmingham's Bullring

Birmingham Mail — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:01:00 GMT

BRAVE Harry Moseley’s inspirational fundraising work will continue at Birmingham’s Bullring this weekend.

Tom Ross Column: Sitting in the Swansea press room, hearing of Gary Speed's death proved Shankly wrong

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:57:00 GMT

I DID not know Gary Speed but I know lots of people who did and, to a man, they have said that not only has the game lost a great player and manager, but also one of the nicest guys you could ever wish to meet.

Tom Ross: Is there a UEFA conspiracy to ruin English football through referees?

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:00:00 GMT

THANKFULLY, sanity prevailed on Tuesday when the FA appeals commission rescinded Jack Rodwell’s red card he received in the Merseyside derby on Saturday.

Tom Ross Column: Has money in football tainted love for the national team?

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:19:00 GMT

AT one time performing for your country was the pinnacle of a player’s career, wearing the Three Lions on your chest making you the proudest of footballers and an idol to millions.

Tom Ross Column: £1.10 for a chocolate bar at half time and £50 for a ticket? When will football learn?

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:56:00 GMT

I READ this week that certain QPR games will have a ticket price of around £70 with an average of £50. That is just too expensive for the working-class fan.

Tom Ross column: The goal for West Brom and Wolves; Why I fear for Birmingham City and how one 11-year-old shames all the looters

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:49:00 GMT

THERE isn’t, and never has been, any secret to this fantastic game. Those teams with the best players win more games and trophies than those who don’t have enough quality.

Tom Ross pledges to 'Keep Right On' at BRMB.

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT

HE’S travelled almost a million miles, hosted 1,215 Friday night football phone-ins and commentated on 2,000 matches.

Tom Ross Column: Why I would never swap the Carling Cup for Premier league survival

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Tom Ross on the meaning of Premier League survival