The day was Saturday 31st December, having ground out a gritty 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were widely touted as potentially the only side capable of challenging the might of Chelsea for the title. The Reds were competing on three fronts and their season was brimming with hope and expectations… Continue reading Dreamy Heights, Crushing Lows: The Liverpool Way.
United Spaniards
Manchester United’s three Spanish players David de Gea, Juan Mata and Ander Herrera have all been written off at some point during their Old Trafford careers. Whether they have been criticised for performances, expected to leave when new management have arrived or had questions asked as to whether they can adapt their game to English… Continue reading United Spaniards
Soccer Saturday and the problem with ex-pro pundits in England
It’s true that the average punter enjoys the childish and often very, very basic “banter” involved with soccer Saturday, but Paul Merson and Phil Thompson’s latest blunder has shown how outdated and obsolete most of their work now is. To go through their entire repertoire of missed points, obvious analysis and wrong predictions would take… Continue reading Soccer Saturday and the problem with ex-pro pundits in England
Is the Premier League already decided?
As I awaited the start of the Man Utd game against Leicester, I couldn’t help but wonder: is the Premier League already decided? Saturday was a hard one to watch, at least from a perspective of all Arsenal fans. And it isn’t the result that sticks with me. The skill disparity wasn’t as noticeable as… Continue reading Is the Premier League already decided?
Ronaldo Enjoyed Possibly His Best Year Yet
The 5th of February may not be of much significance to many, but in the confines of world football the date carries a certain level of importance. This is the birthday of one of the greatest players on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had more reason to celebrate than most in a year. The Real Madrid… Continue reading Ronaldo Enjoyed Possibly His Best Year Yet
Defending in Decline?
Attacking football is thrilling to watch, but in the modern era of the game you may be forgiven for thinking that pulling off a last-ditch tackle or a headed clearance off the line, is no longer the priority for centre or full backs nowadays. Managers appear to put a lot of pressure on their back… Continue reading Defending in Decline?
Euro Football Round Up
With the FA Cup in full flow this weekend, the other top European Leagues were in full swing after their winter break. In Spain, Barcelona were at the centre of a highly controversial match at Real Betis, which ended 1-1. Luis Suarez grabbed a well-deserved equalizer, shortly after the Catalan club were denied a clear… Continue reading Euro Football Round Up
Alvaro Morata Must Cut Ties With Real Madrid To Fulfil Undoubted Potential.
Following a successful two-year spell at Juventus under the stewardship of Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus, Alvaro Morata finds himself back at his ‘beloved’ Real Madrid. Morata was purchased from Real Madrid by then coach Antonio Conte in 2014 for a fee of 20million euros. Conte thought it was the perfect opportunity for Morata to gain some much… Continue reading Alvaro Morata Must Cut Ties With Real Madrid To Fulfil Undoubted Potential.
Gianluigi The Great
Gianluigi Buffon will turn 39 tomorrow and incredibly he is still the number one goalkeeper for Juventus and Italy. Holding endless records and honours for his club and the national side, as well as attaining individual achievements, Buffon is a legend of the game and one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. Entering his… Continue reading Gianluigi The Great
Premier League winner: Where the smart money lies?
It’s week 23 of the Premier League campaign and it’s about time to start a discussion regarding the possible winners. The situation is somewhat surprising and not many people actually expected the table to be looking like this: Chelsea Let’s get the obvious team out of the way first. Chelsea has been dominant all season… Continue reading Premier League winner: Where the smart money lies?