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Why Mancini can’t get it right in Europe
When Roberto Mancini’s rage against the slow death of Manchester City’s Champions League aspirations finally fizzles out, it will be replaced by the recognition of a brutal truth. Mancini was the flesh and blood embodiment of all the frustration this competition has brought City as he stalked on to the pitch carrying bitter disappointment and […]
Tottenham – ADB’s Midfield Problems
With injuries piling up, Spurs’ 1-0 loss against the Latics has highlighted the midfield deficiencies in the Portuguese manager’s squad and the need for January reinforcements. Although Tottenham recruited the likes of Sigurdsson, Dempsey & Dembele in the summer, they were not able to fill the role of a pass-master after shipping out Luka Modric and […]
Same old Arsenal?
After they slumped to a disappointing defeat at Old Trafford, the same old questions over the Gunners manager’s lack of imagination rear their ugly heads once more. Tom McKeown at Goal.com tells us that not much has changed at Arsenal over the past 7 years, since the club’s last major trophy. Although the Gunners started […]
Liverpool decline embodied by crumbling Anfield fortress
Brendan Rodgers’ team is struggling at their famed stadium and although fans’ expectations have lowered over the past couple of seasons, Liverpool have still not been able to put together a good run at home. During the seasons of 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11, the Merseyside giants enjoyed a success rate of over 63% at home […]
Goal celebrations
Everyone loves a unique celebration! Soccernet has compiled the best 10 celebrations from the Premiership. Here at TKTG we select the best from these. Denis Law (Manchester United 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY, First Division, 1973-74) Throughout his prolific Old Trafford career, Law became famous for his celebration – one arm raised, finger pointed to the sky […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 10
Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 10. Gameweek 10 preview: Stoking the Fantasy fires Being told that you sometimes play like Stoke City is apparently an insult these days, but it could be Stoke players who prove the most effective in Fantasy Premier League over the next few weeks. A […]
From Hero to M’Villain
Yann M’Vila had the world at his feet. Courted by Europe’s leading clubs, he was on the verge of a big money move. What went wrong for the young midfielder? Yann M’Vila became known to Premier League fans this summer, as the Stade Rennais holding midfielder was targeted by various top-flight clubs. His supposed destination […]
This is Jens Lehmann’s tweet (HUMOUR)
Jens Lehmann is by no means a conventional footballer, in fact he has always been a source of interesting and odd stories. So what’s his Twitter account like? Max Grieve of Football Ramble investigates. Somebody was pretending to be Jens Lehmann, and Jens Lehmann didn’t like it. After all, he was Jens Lehmann, and not […]
Top 5 Chelsea-Man United Controversies
In light of the allegations towards referee Mark Clattenburg following Sunday’s Premier League clash between the two sides, (we) look back at some of the furores involving the two sides. 5. Didier Drogba sent off in 2008 Champions League final 4. Sir Alex Ferguson’s five-match touchline ban 3. Patrice Evra and Chelsea’s groundsman face […]
Leadership Lessons – Sir Alex Ferguson
Man Utd was recently hailed as the largest sports club on the planet. For that they can thank their long-serving manager Sir Alex Ferguson. What can we learn from ‘the hair dryer’? 1. Don’t tolerate a lack of focus or commitment. ” …Indeed, so committed is Fergie to staff development that when his hairdryer trick […]
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