The national media are looking for a scapegoat, but are holding their fire until after England’s participation at the World Cup is finally over. If England’s last match of the tournament was against a Tier 1 or a strong Tier 2 nation, the players would have the opportunity to claim a shred of redemption. A […]
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F1 spark fails to ignite in Singapore
The qualifying session at the Singapore Grand Prix appeared to be the event Formula 1 had been waiting for. After occupying pole position for the past 23 races, Mercedes were pushed back to fifth and sixth on the grid by alternating cars from Ferrari and Red Bull. The contest seemed perfectly poised for that rare […]
Will Son Heung-min light up the Premier League?
Even the most optimistic Spurs fans were beginning to accept that Europa League qualification was the best the club could hope for this season. After selling expensive flop Roberto Soldado to Villareal (where he has regained his goalscoring touch), Tottenham Hotspur appeared short of attacking options. The fans hope Harry Kane can replicate last season’s […]
Mourinho: The flawed genius
The strange behaviour exhibited by football managers often bemuses fans. Whether it’s Arsene Wenger’s frequent failure to see incidents, Alan Pardew headbutting an opposition player or Steve McClaren’s strange Dutch accent, many fans are often left wondering what goes through a manager’s head. Last season the pressure to maintain Leicester City’s Premier League status appeared […]
Top five summer transfer signings
In the absence of world record transfer fees, this summer’s transfer window has been underwhelming for many fans. Real Madrid’s pursuit of goalkeeper David de Gea may be evidence that, for once, clubs are using common sense to target players to improve their squads rather than just gilding the lily. Here are five of the […]
Money talks louder than ever
For fans of all but the richest clubs, the summer transfer window can be tough as big spending sides target their team’s star player. While it is true football has always had a financial pecking order, money is gaining greater influence than ever before. This was most evident in Manchester City’s pursuit of Raheem Sterling. […]