5 Things We Learnt on the Premier League Opening Weekend

The Premier League returned with a bang to bring us all out of our pre-season depressions. Here are five things we at FootyBlog learnt from the opening weekend. Jurgen Klopp needs a strap for his glasses. The charismatic German took his new look Liverpool side to the Emirates Stadium on the opening weekend,  as The… Continue reading 5 Things We Learnt on the Premier League Opening Weekend

Analysis: West Ham

With the new stadium and big money transfers, it’s easy to think that West Ham fans will be optimistic for next season only being a week away. The big names brought to the Hammers were Gokhan Tore on loan from Besiktas, Sofiane Feghouli on a free transfer from Valencia, Havard Nordtveit on a free transfer… Continue reading Analysis: West Ham

10 Muslim Footballers Who Are Set to Shine in 2016/17 (Premier League)

It’s shaping up to be an incredible season for Muslim footballers in the Premier League. Paul Pogba became the world’s most expensive player when he signed for Manchester United this month, and joins a host of other talented Muslims who ply their trade in the top flight of English football. Here’s 10 players who will… Continue reading 10 Muslim Footballers Who Are Set to Shine in 2016/17 (Premier League)

What scares Wenger more? Retirement or Spending Kroenke’s Money…

    Arsenal‘s not-so ‘Fearless Leader’ and figurehead in perpetuity Arsene Wenger was recently highlighted by The Guardian as revealing two interesting insights into the inner workings of ‘Le Professor’s’ mind. Firstly, the shocker. The longer he remains manager of Arsenal, the harder it will be to say goodbye to the North London giants. This will… Continue reading What scares Wenger more? Retirement or Spending Kroenke’s Money…

MLS Week 23 All Goals

MLS Week 23 All Goals Toronto F.C. (1) vs. Real Salt Lake (0)  Tosaint's first goal comes at a big moment. #TFClive #TORvRSL https://t.co/r7hY0KzBvw — Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) August 4, 2016 San Jose Earthquakes (0) vs. New York City F.C. (0)  D.C. United (2) vs. Philadelphia Union (2)  Fact: @Tkemp02 scores great goals. #DCvPHI https://t.co/XF4MhDraNf… Continue reading MLS Week 23 All Goals

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Is Big Sam the man for the job?

Sam Allardyce was appointed as England manager 2 week ago, but the real question is will he take England forward or backwards? When we look at Sam’s past, we see he managed Blackpool, Notts County, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle, West Ham, Sunderland and finally became the English manager. He hasn’t ever won anything of value, but… Continue reading Is Big Sam the man for the job?

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Sam Allardyce, England, and its Striker Crisis

Since Sam Allardyce was announced as Roy Hogsdon’s successor as England manager, many have wondered which players he would pick for his first national selection. Calls for experimentation have been sounded as more than a few have pointed to the star clad list of failed England squads from the past 10 years. Allardyce may have… Continue reading Sam Allardyce, England, and its Striker Crisis

Is the Bundesliga Now the Best League for Young Players?

The German Bundesliga is attracting some of Europe’s hottest prospects, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise. It is, after all, a technically sophisticated league with wildly passionate fans, and the prospect of gaining sizeable game time is as good a reason as any to avoid say, the Premier League, where youth development is often… Continue reading Is the Bundesliga Now the Best League for Young Players?