Archive | April, 2013

What now for Man City?

  …With experience of a title-winning campaign to their name, and unmatchable resources, more of the same was expected from City. Somewhere along the line, they lost their way. Tactics have been strange, while star players have underperformed. Despite not losing a Premier League game until the first Manchester derby of the season on December […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 32

Our Fantasy Football Gameweek 32 guest post by Fantasy Yirma. Time to switch the Hazard lights back on? As Fantasy Premier League introductions go, it will be hard for anyone to ever beat the one made by Eden Hazard (£9.5m). A staggering six assists and one goal in his first three games saw the Belgian explode onto the English football […]

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Why Benítez could yet end up as manager of the year

In the wake of guiding Chelsea past Manchester United and into the FA Cup semi-finals, Rafael Benítez was asked whether he’d like a little recognition for his efforts. “I don’t need credit,” came the deadpan reply. “The players and staff were happy and the fans were pleased. I’m quite happy with that.” Benítez has his […]

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From Paris To Barcelona – The Transfer That Sparked A Revolution

It can be all too easy to forget Ronaldinho’s role in the creation of today’s Barcelona. Shepherded swiftly towards the exit door by incoming coach Pep Guardiola in the summer of 2008, the brilliant Brazilian would play no part in a team which would go on to become the world’s finest footballing side and be […]

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