For a team that worked so hard at winning their reputation as the Premier League’s slow starters, the table makes healthy and refreshing reading for Everton and manager David Moyes. Too often in recent times Everton and their supporters have examined the final standings in May and been left wondering what might have been had […]
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Continuity amid Vilanova adversity could push Barcelona to greater heights
The coach will undergo an operation on Thursday, but the Catalans’ philosophy will remain intact thanks to a capable stand-in and a group of players familiar with pulling through Life without Tito Vilanova begins away to Valladolid in the Primera Division on Saturday, but the road to recovery starts at home for both coach and […]
Wenger decides to rely on British core
As a result of the premature departure of his side’s previous leaders – Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Alex Song to name a few – it appears that Arsene Wenger has decided to rely on a British core rather than “fickle” foreigners. Losing the likes of Cesc and RVP must have been particularly painful […]
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 […]
Has Sir Alex hung up the hairdryer?
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed for the first time the secrets of how he became the most successful manager in British football history. The Manchester United manager opened up and provided a fascinating insight into his 26-year career at Old Trafford. Ferguson, who will be 71 on New Year’s Eve, collaborated with academics at […]
Pirlo doesn’t need the Ballon d’Or to prove his greatness
There can be no doubt that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have stolen the show in 2012 and, as a result, both of them are Ballon d’Or finalists, along with Spain & Barcelona’s highly successful Andres Iniesta. Nevertheless, there are a couple of veterans who have also lit up this year and deserve to receive […]
Team of the Season so far – La Liga
La Liga has almost reached its halfway point and there is one team well and truly on top as the winter break approaches – Barcelona. The Catalans lead the Primera Division by nine points from Atletico Madrid, with rivals Real a further four back in third. … In goal we find Betis’ Adrian, who has proved […]
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 […]
Man City halve their losses
Manchester City have announced pre-tax losses of £93.4 million for the 2011-12 season. It means the Premier League champions have halved their losses, following a record loss of £197.5 million in the 2010-11 campaign. City’s annual revenue also rose beyond £200 million for the first time, partly because of their debut campaign in the Champions […]
In Arsene We Trust. Part 2
In Part 1 we looked at why some Arsenal fans and experts feel that Wenger should leave. Now we look at why Arsene Wenger should stay. In Arsene we Trust …Immediately after the final whistle, respected and experienced journalists such as Matt Law and Ian McGarry tweeted “Wenger must go”. There are some disgruntled Arsenal […]
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