Paulo Fonseca keen for a chance in English football management
Portuguese football has long punched above its weight on and off the pitch. As well as producing elite football talent from Cristiano Ronaldo to Luis Figo, Portugal has also been a prolific developer of coaches. The confident nature of Portuguese managers as well as their ability to set teams up to be functional makes them […]
Juventus facing crucial summer, coaching staff changes are likely
Having seen a series of coaches come and go in the last few years, it would be hard to disagree that Juventus look derailed. The Italian giants reached two UEFA Champions League Finals with Max Allegri, each time looking every bit a top European side. Their team was a healthy mixture of youth and experience, […]
France winger Moussa Diaby linked with Premier League move
Having seen several of their players move for big money in recent years, Bayer Leverkusen are aware of their place in the football pecking order. The German outfit have become a fine finishing school for talent, but tend to have issues holding onto stars once they reach a certain level. This summer, it is expected […]
Chelsea seeing interest from Chicago Cubs owner
Ask any Chelsea supporter, and the last two weeks have probably been as confusing as they have been unique. As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, sanctions on Russian high net worth individuals show no signs of slowing down. As such, there is little prospect of Roman Abramovich continuing to own Chelsea. With that […]
(13.03.2022) Brest VS Marseille / Matši eelvaade
Marseille come into this tough match away to Brest knowing they need to arrest a worrying slide in league form. While OM fans got to enjoy a 2-1 win against FC Basel in the UEFA Conference League, as well as watch bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain crash out of the UEFA Champions League, they know they […]
(13.03.2022) Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers / Match Preview
In what promises to be a very important match in the history of Everton, the Blues face Wolves in a tough match at home. The Toffees were eviscerated 5-0 by Tottenham on Monday, while Wolves overcame a frustrating period of losses with a great win against Watford, winning 4-0. In this tie, both teams probably […]
Palestinian player bites back at Stop War gestures from UEFA
Listen to any debate around football and its ability to stand up for the oppressed, and a common refrain is made: do not mix sports with politics. It has long been a term used by those who want to try and keep sport separate from the rest of the world. Yet in a world where […]
Aston Villa confirm sensational Philippe Coutinho hire
As one of the biggest clubs in England historically, Aston Villa are a club who pride themselves on success. They are also a club who, for the last decade or so, has treaded water when it comes to being seen as a genuine force in English football. Not since the days of Martin O’Neill have […]
(06.03.2022) Manchester City VS Manchester United / Match Preview
As one of the biggest local derbies in English football, the Manchester derby has a habit of surprising. From the days of City beating United when they fought relegation as opposed to winning trophies, to the shock turnaround win for United to stop City winning the league against them, this is a derby that often […]
Crystal Palace signing Luke Plange shows quality for Derby County
Go back a week, and Crystal Palace were getting it in the neck for the signing of Luke Plange. Accused of ‘taking advantage’ of the plight at Derby County, Palace picked up the promising youngster in a deal that was below-value for the level of talent being purchased. However, Plange was loaned back to the […]