Tommy Mooney : European & International Football

Tommy Mooney: Family time is fine but it's all about the matchday for me

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:03:28 +0000

Our man in Marbella talks fatherly pride, winter-breaks and why he expects a Barcelona triumph in this weekend's El Classico...

Tommy Mooney: Crowds really can influence a game

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:25:28 +0000

After a trip to the division's top club leaves his team-mates a little wide-eyed, our man in Marbella discusses the impact that fans can have on a game. And yes, it seems that all that stuff about the 12th man is actually true...

Tommy Mooney: I'm a typical English centre-forward but I must adapt

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:16:12 +0000

Our man in Marbella discusses the difficulties of adapting to a new country on and off the field and admits that his children are learning the language quicker than him. But things are looking up as he gets ready to raise his right arm Shearer-style.

I've always taken penalties in order to add another goal to my tally, says Tommy Mooney

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:28:18 +0000

Former Watford favourite Tommy Mooney on dealing with injuries, penalty-taking techniques and why despite being past his best, Real Madrid's Raul is still better than most.

Superstition dictates that if I don't score soon I'm binning my boots, say Tommy Mooney

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:34:59 +0000

Marbella's no-nonsense forward Tommy Mooney on a barren spell, the "Four Captains", how John Gorman's book will be essential reading in the Mooney household and why Diego Forlan has come good in Spain.

Tommy Mooney: First yellow shows my Spanish is coming on!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:27:19 +0000

Tommy Mooney considers life after football, his best referees, Uriah Rennie's boot deal and Liverpool's modern talisman in the build-up to Sunday's big game.

Tommy Mooney: The Marbella man talks missed opportunities in England, he could have played with Kevin Campbell and Duncan Ferguson you know...

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:13:10 +0000

Our man in Spain looks back on some of the striking moves he could have made and then turns his attention to Wales' fixture with Germany...

Swapping pints for tapas and the telly for the balcony

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:57:58 +0000

Marbella's favourite import Tommy Mooney on late night Spanish TV, pre-match rituals and backing Robbie Keane to start scoring when it most matters.

Tommy Mooney: Bringing the club closer to its fans

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:39:43 +0000

Spainish clubs lag far behind their English counterparts in terms of community spirit, says Tommy Mooney.

Tommy Mooney: Memory lane inspires respect of my team-mates

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:55:21 +0000

Our man in Marbella tells us about training on mountains, his team mates fascination with his past and how an early night caused him to miss England's victory over Croatia.

"There's not much I miss about not living in Britain" says Tommy Mooney

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:46:58 +0000

Marbella's number 9 tells us about eating dinner at midnight, driving on the other side of the road and why Spain will get maximum points from their first two World Cup qualifiers.

"There's not much I miss about not living in Britain" says Tommy Mooney

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:46:58 +0000

Marbella's number 9 tells us about eating dinner at midnight, driving on the other side of the road and why Spain will get maximum points from their first two World Cup qualifiers.

Life at Marbella - Where it's barbecues on the pitch and golf after lunch

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:15:49 +0000

Marbella's new forward has been given the number nine shirt as the Segunda B/4 season begins. And while it's going well on the pitch, life's not too bad off it either...

Life at Marbella - Where it's barbecues on the pitch and golf after lunch

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:15:49 +0000

Marbella's new forward has been given the number nine shirt as the Segunda B/4 season begins. And while it's going well on the pitch, life's not too bad off it either...

Usain Bolt reminds me of myself on the pitch 10 years ago

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:57:16 +0000

Tommy Mooney is settling in very quickly to his new life in Marbella and, while the style football may take a little longer to acclimatise to, he's looking forward to the new season. Hear his thoughts on Spanish cuisine, training regimes, and Olympic dreams in his latest blog.