Guest post by: Juan Mata’s Left Foot : Football Enthusiast blogging everything from scout reports to game reviews. Follow on twitter @LFDFootball —- It’s that time of the season again where everyone begins to put together their Under-Rated Team of the Year. However, I have never agreed with this , for me the term under-rated has never been one […]
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Where would each EPL club be without its top scorer?
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said the date United really won the Premier League title was 17 August 2012 – the day they signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal. “We wanted Van Persie because we knew he could be an important player,” Mancini admitted . “He has changed their situation, he is the difference between […]
PFA announce awards shortlists
Gareth Bale, Michael Carrick, Eden Hazard, Juan Mata, Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie have been nominated for the 2012-13 Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award. PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has defended the presence of Liverpool striker Suarez on the six-man shortlist for the prestigious award, the winner of which will be […]
10 talking points from the weekend’s action
The 96 – gone but never forgotten Much of the talk after Liverpool’s goalless draw with Reading on Saturday was how the visiting supporters had made clear their delight at the recent passing of Margaret Thatcher but it should be remembered that prior to the fireworks, flares, dancing and chanting had been an impeccably observed minute’s silence […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 26
We’re back from the international break, and it’s a big week for Fantasy Football enthusiasts. Liverpool & Swansea both play twice, and it’s not a surprise that they dominate the picks. As usual, our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their insight for Gameweek 26, and help us solve our selection headaches! It may have […]
Who benefits from Financial Fair Play?
Recently 4 permiership clubs (Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs) wrote to the FA asking for a stricter control on financial fair play. You can read the letter on TKTG’s website by clicking here. TKTG looks at the pros and cons of Financial Fair Play and the changes it may bring to the Premiership. Fair […]
Benteke – the next Drogba?
The world is waking up to Benteke …”That was probably the most complete performance I’ve seen from a centre-forward in the Premier League this season,” commented pundit Alan Shearer, the league’s all-time record goal-scorer. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, on the receiving end of Benteke on Saturday, admitted, “Benteke was outstanding.” …I can recall certain members […]
From Superman to Supersub – The fall of the No.9 in the EPL
Everton’s Nikica Jelavić and Aston Villa’s Darren Bent used to score for fun but are now suffering after their managers have demanded a more patient approach. Here’s why the classic number nine has gone from superhero to supersub… The transformation of English football in recent years has been as swift as it has been profound. Changes off the […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 8
After being subjected to yet another international break, club football returns this weekend to put a smile on our faces. And there’s further good news this week, TKTG’s fantasy football coverage will now be strengthened through a collaboration with the good folks at Fantasy Yirma. As a result, we will be featuring their articles every […]
Poachers – the best finishers in the EPL
Goal scoring is a skill. Players who can create something from nothing, providing a timely tally for their side, are frequently the difference between one and three points. Players like Robin van Persie — 92 chances created in 2011-12 season — can provide a spark with the ball at their feet and a lethal final […]
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