Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy revels in his reputation as a tough negotiator. Suitors have been repeatedly warned off attempting to sign the club’s best players, and the few who have succeeded have been forced to pay top dollar. However, the most important negotiations of Levy’s 17-year tenure at the club may be about to […]
Manchester United
Recent performances highlight folly of extending Mourinho’s contract
Even at the time it raised a few eyebrows. Jose Mourinho was only 19 months into a three-year contract at Manchester United when they offered him a new deal. During his first season and a half, Mourinho had won the EFL Cup and the Europa League, but few United fans celebrated the agreement that would […]
Zidane’s exit heightens uncertainty over Bale’s future
After reminding fickle Real Madrid fans of his match-winning ability in the Champions League final, Gareth Bale spoke of his frustration after the game about the lack of playing time he has received this season. In spite of all the success he has enjoyed in the Spanish capital, a week ago it looked more likely than […]
Goals galore but defenders will help determine who claims the glory
The quarter-finals of this season’s European football matches will live long in the memory. Roma, Red Bull Salzburg and Marseille all progressed when almost everyone thought their chances were over. Juventus nearly joined them, before Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty dashed the Old Lady’s dreams. The four ties involving these teams saw 34 goals scored over […]
England’s strikers a cause for concern
As Britain faces temperatures as low as -15°, England manager Gareth Southgate will be warmed by the form of Harry Kane. The Tottenham striker is closing in on becoming the first Premier League player to reach 40 goals in a top flight season since Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the feat a decade ago. Delve deeper though, […]
Mourinho clutching at straws
The 54-year-old Manchester United manager has an enviable record of winning the domestic league in his second season in charge of every team he has coached since 2002. In pre-season this achievement was used as powerful evidence that Jose Mourinho would replicate the feat for a fifth time and bring the title back to Old […]