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. […]
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A Catalonian conspiracy?
It’s bizarre that La Liga, which showcases some of the world’s greatest footballers, only introduced the Player of the Month award at the start of the 2013/2014 season – 19 years after it was introduced in the Premier League. Perhaps considering the dominance of Spanish sides in European competition, the provision of individual awards seemed […]
Different ways to reach for the stars
There is more than one way to skin a cat, and certainly not every club is able to stay in the Premier League at their first attempt. For every team such as Stoke and Swansea, there are several other clubs such as Wolves and Blackpool who fail to adjust to the standards of the Premier […]
Lukaku cements his place in Everton history
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]