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 […]
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Why do you fire the manager?
Sacking a manager is, on average, more harmful to a team’s performance in the short term than doing nothing. This season 31 managers have been sacked, or agreed ‘by mutual consent’ – that bizarre footballing spontaneous combustion – to disappear in a puff of smoke with a huge payoff. The latest, Reading’s Brian McDermott, left […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fantasy Football – Week 5
The first rounds of the Champions League and Europa League group stages are behind us and we now look forward to this weekend’s Premier League action. At TKTG we have studied the squads and match-ups to bring you our Fantasy Football picks for the week. Remember to join our league at the official game using […]
Fantasy Football – Week 4
As we look forward to the next round of fixtures, after the international break, TKTG brings you upto speed with our Fantasy Football picks for the week. Remember to join our league using the code: 101892-53185. Norwich City v West Ham United The Hammers will be without new loan signing Andy Carroll, but expect Kevin […]
Transfer Window – Are you happy?
The Guardian takes a look at the transfer signings of each Premiership club. Are the supporters happy? The managers?Did your club get who they wanted? ” Arsenal got their retaliation in first. Fearful that they would lose Robin van Persie, they signed Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, which ensured there would be no repeat of […]
Fantasy Football – Week 3
As we approach the final round of premier league action, before the international break, our resident Fantasy Football expert gives his verdict on how the weekend will turn out. Before we dive into that though, it is important to take a quick look at the major talking points from last week. 1, Rooney’s injury – […]
Saturday Round-Up
TKTG takes a look at all the premier league action from the opening day of the new season. The shock of the day was probably Liverpool’s 3-0 thumping at the Hawthornes. Fulham and Swansea both came away with very impressive 5-0 wins over Norwich and QPR respectively, whereas Newcastle needed a late penalty from Hatem […]
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