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As Italy returned to training, there was one thing on their mind, to get back on track after a faltering start against Argentina in which they succumbed to two second half goals by Benega and Lanzini. This was supposed to be the reanimation of Italian hopes after a disastrous qualifying campaign for this summer’s World […]
With the 2018  FIFA World Cup kicking off in just over two months, Oliver Miller casts his eye over the European and South American nations likely to have a say in Russia. The Favourites The current favourites to win the World Cup in Russia – and retain the trophy – are Germany. Coach Joachim Low […]
After strong rumours this week of Paris Saint-Germain contacting Antonio Conte’s representatives with a view to the Italian taking charge at the end of the season, it appears Unai Emery’s time in The City of Lights has come to an end. The ex-Sevilla manager moved to the Parc des Princes after lifting three consecutive Europa […]
Aidy Boothroyd’s England U21s got the better of Daniel Isaila’s Romania U21s at Molineux Stadium on Saturday evening in the one-off Cyrille Regis International to extend their unbeaten run in all International competitions to nearly a year, here’s five of the biggest Talking Points from the competitive contest. Gray Marks Captaincy In Style Young Leicester […]
Let’s take an in-depth look at England U21 player performance from Saturday evening’s Cyrille Regis International victory over Daniel Isaila’s Romania U21s at Molineux Stadium on Saturday evening, as Aidy Boothroyd’s Young Lions became the first team to defeat the Romanians in just under a year. Dean Henderson: 8/10 Enjoying a rare start between the […]
Aidy Boothroyd’s England U21s claimed a narrow victory over Daniel Isaila’s Romania U21s in the Cyrille Regis International at Molineux Stadium on Saturday evening to carry on a run of four consecutive wins that started in September 2017. The Three Lions led from the eighth minute when Demarai Gray, captaining his nation for the first […]
It was supposed to be the rebirth of Italy as Luigi Di Biagio set up his Italy side in an attacking formation to take the fight to an Argentina side which had rested its main protagonists. However, many of the same issues still lingered that saw them miss qualification for this year’s World Cup…and the […]
* In a series of articles, I will be looking at a concept caused by the paradigm of the day and how it has seeped into football, how to spot it, how it affects football, and what football, as a lens, can teach us about the goings on in the broader societal landscape, away from […]
7:20 PM: Unfortunately that wraps up our coverage live from Molineux Stadium this evening where Boothroyd’s England U21s and Isaila’s Romania U21s played out an entertaining affair that the home nation just edged in the end, Demarai Gray and Jake Clarke-Salter rendering a late Romanian consolation useless. Tonight was the visitors’ first loss in just […]
In a one-off Cyrille Regis International fixture, Aidy Boothroyd’s England U21s play host to Daniel Isaila’s Romania U21s on an evening that will be dedicated to former Three Lions star and footballing icon Regis, who sadly passed away at the age of 59. The home nation head into the fixture off the back of European […]
He was a part of the Argentina squad that won the World Cup in 1978 and he is still considered to be one of the greatest winger in the history of argentine football. Yesterday he lost the battle against cancer. This is my tribute to RenĂ© Houseman. “Don’t worry mom, these feet will save you” […]
Last Wednesday’s win away to Tottenham Hotspur saw Juventus progress to another Champions League Quarter Final, their third in four seasons. Their form in Serie A since November has been imperious and they’re matching Napoli stride for stride in the Scudetto race. They have also made their fourth Coppa Italia Final in a row where […]
Full backs are more important in the modern game than they have ever been before. Whether it’s a wing back bombing up and down the pitch all game, a more defensive full back who allows others to push forward, or someone who finds a balance of both, these players are beginning to be regarded as […]
OVERVIEW The summer of 2017 saw Leicester pull off one of the transfer window’s most unlikely signings, with 20-year old Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho joining the Foxes from Manchester City for ÂŁ25million, on a five year contract. It was a move that epitomized Leicester over the past few years in a way; moving away from […]
I love international football. The World Cup is my one true love in life, and when the football calendar is broken up due to qualification processes, I have no issue at all. What really grinds my gears is this international break. Friendlies are a waste of time. They are full of top players conveniently picking […]
Ian Holloway’s QPR showed tremendous character last Saturday, as his team fought back from 2 goals down to save a point at Fulham’s Craven Cottage. The London Derby was a chance for Fulham to close the gap to Cardiff in 2nd place. At the beginning of the month I wrote how it would be a […]
International friendlies are often bemoaned by many as club football is forced to take a break, but for Scotland manager Alex McLeish, the next couple of days represent a key period for the Scotland national team, as they host Costa Rica and travel to Hungary for two hugely important fixtures in their bid to recreate […]
In the first round of international friendlies of 2018, Gareth Southgate’s England travel to face Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the Dutch capital between two teams that have endured opposite fortunes in recent months. The Dutch head into the fixture off the back of following their disastrous 2018 […]
In the first of the international friendlies, Italy square up against Argentina at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, whom many are tipping to win the World Cup this summer in Russia. Unfortunately for the Italians and for fans of the Azzurri. Italy will not be present however they have an opportunity to make their presence […]
What a difference a week makes. Birmingham City have not only gone and beat someone, they have completely demolished them and dominated the game. We aren’t used to this, we were used to either sneaking a 1-0 win or getting beat comfortably by teams. Monk has completely changed this side around and I can’t believe […]
