It’s a bold statement to say Everton’s most expensive ever signing, who has suffered from indifferent form for much of the season, has written himself into the club’s folklore just six months into his contract at the club. However, he is able to state a claim after becoming Everton’s highest ever goalscorer in European competitions. […]
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The battle for the top four intensifies
Liverpool’s victory over Southampton at the weekend leaves only three points between Manchester United in third place and Tottenham Hotspur in seventh. The top two teams in the division, Chelsea and Manchester City, look certain to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The race for the remaining spots appears wide open though. So who will […]
Fourth time lucky for Andy Murray?
Before looking ahead to the Australian Open final, where Andy Murray will play either Novak Djokovic or Stan Wawrinka, it is worth reflecting on Murray’s achievements. By reaching his fourth final in Australia, he has achieved something many other celebrated competitors, such as Boris Becker, Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras, failed to accomplish. Indeed, Murray […]
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Articles A selection from my portfolio is listed below. The Times: Covid cancelled our wedding — and if we couldn’t marry, she’d go to America alone Huffington Post: I’ve just moved to California. It’s like I’ve arrived into the apocalypse Huffington Post: Here in America, it feels like we’re in the calm before the storm Go […]
Torres’ transfers under the microscope
Once one of the world’s most prolific strikers, Fernando Torres’ career hit a cul-de-sac at Chelsea. No longer wanted by the Blues, the World Cup winner was loaned out to AC Milan in August. Despite only scoring one goal in Serie A, the Rossoneri signed him on a permanent deal in December. They then immediately […]
McLaren’s silence helps no one
McLaren’s refusal to announce their driver line up next season is becoming ever more unfathomable. The drivers whose futures hang in the balance, Kevin Magnussen and Jenson Button, will be infuriated by the delay. If the issue remains unresolved for much longer, it will begin to impact on their preparations for the season ahead. It […]