We have reached the business end of another football season and talk turns to who will win the major honours. With Manchester City again in imperious form, fans and pundits alike are starting to ask an inevitable question: are they on the brink of the Treble? What is a Treble? The term ‘Treble’ refers to […]
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Sigurdsson raring to go as Everton step up preparation for Premier League re-start
It seems football is on the brink of returning to the Premier League. And although there haven’t been too many positives to take from the suspension forced by the Covid-19 pandemic, one Everton player in particular has managed to turn the time away from playing into a positive. Icelander Gylfi Sigurdsson is one of the […]
Work ethic will inspire my Wolves, says Nuno Espirito Santo
Nuno Espirito Santo has a clear message for his players as they head in to what is often described as the business end of the season: Work hard first and foremost before we get carried away with potential success. Wolves are entering an exciting period in the cub’s season with an upcoming FA Cup semi-final […]
The task for Wolves now is to keep hold of Nuno Espirito Santo
For a team that has only been back in the top flight of English football since August — after gaining promotion from the championship last season – it is fair to say that Wolverhampton Wanderers can consider their campaign so far as a resounding success. They sit in eighth position in the Premier League standings […]
As Chelsea await, United ace Fred lifts lid on dream display
There is an old adage in football pertaining to both players and supporters: it is said that the obsessives “eat, drink and sleep” football. And that is certainly the case as far as Manchester United midfield ace Fred is concerned. Brazilian schemer Fred, who is aged 25, switched to Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk over […]
Liverpool’s holy trinity needs goal boost, says Kop legend
The holy trinity of attackers at Anfield need to be assisted in the goal haul with strikes from midfielders. That’s the verdict of former Liverpool frontman John Aldridge, who says manager Jurgen Klopp can ask no more of his livewire goal-getters ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Aldridge has paid tribute to the mastery […]
3 Players Fulham Must Keep Hold of for Premier League Return
After four seasons outside the top flight, Fulham got back into the Premier League thanks to a tense Championship play-off final victory against fallen giants Aston Villa in May. It’s a second promotion from this level for Craven Cottage head coach Slavisa Jokanovic after he took Watford up only for them not to renew his […]
Is Wayne Rooney finished as a top class player?
Wayne Rooney’s best years are behind him but he is still playing in the top flight. Is he worth his place? Can he go on at this level? I’ve taken a look at what it takes to play on past 30 at the top level and whether Wayne Rooney can continue to do so. Wayne […]
How Ruben Loftus-Cheek is being wasted at Crystal Palace
It was great to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek last a full 90 minute game against Bournemouth on Saturday. Before an ankle injury made him miss around three months of football, the 22-year old was impressive and even played his way into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Germany. He not only made the […]
“How could we lose that game?” Questions Pep Guardiola as Jose Mourinho & Manchester United’s comeback spoils Manchester City’s party
It appeared for a long while that it was done. Manchester City had sewn it up, or, at least, they thought they had. So had everyone else. Manchester United fans, slumped on their seats, looked aimlessly in the distance. Others were down on the concourse thinking but not talking. Whilst in the home sections of […]
Preview: Crystal Palace dealt another injury blow but Roy Hodgson still believes a positive result will come at Bournemouth
Facing their fourth top six side in five games last weekend against Liverpool, Crystal Palace weren’t able to stop Mo Salah. However, despite the loss the south Londoners made a good account of themselves and that’s something Roy Hodgson hopes his side can take into their final stretch of games this season. he said: “We’re […]
Roy Hodgson believes Crystal Palace can keep Mo Salah and Liverpool quiet despite injury crisis
After a week off thanks to the international break, Crystal Palace begin this weekend’s Premier League as they welcome Liverpool to Selhurst Park for a 12:30 kick off on Saturday. Before the international break began, Palace managed to put an end to a run which saw them lose four consecutive games with a win over […]
Preview: Roy Hodgson talks on Wilfried Zaha’s return, Alexander Sorloth and his experience in relegation battles ahead of Huddersfield Town away
After three successive games against top five opposition, Crystal Palace are up against one of their neighbouring sides Huddersfield who sit just four points above them. In recent weeks injury woes have troubled the Eagles, but along with other players coming back to full fitness, manager Roy Hodgson hopes Wilfried Zaha will continue to impress […]
Leicester City Previews: ‘Nothing but the Huth’ – Will it be Pardew or Puel dancing on the touchline at the final whistle?
West Brom vs Leicester 10/03/18 Kick-off: 3pm Preview: Crikey, talk about Fergie time and then some! I happened to be at Leicester vs Bournemouth last week thanks to a friend of mine and I tell you what, how lucky were we to get a point from that game?! We were dreadful, didn’t look like scoring, […]
Preview: Roy Hodgson talks Wilfried Zaha as Crystal Palace prepare to do battle with Chelsea at the Bridge
This weekend sees Crystal Palace’s run of games against top five opposition come to an end as they prepare to face Chelsea in an effort to climb out of the relegation zone. After admirable performances against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, Roy Hodgson looks to be going into the clash with confidence despite his side […]
Premier League Calls For Winter Break as FA Cup Takes The Hit
It now seems likely the Premier League will introduce a winter break from the 2019/20 season. This is expected to be scheduled for February 2020. The intention is for each club to have a break of at least thirteen days. This has long been debated by players, managers and pundits alike. A winter break is […]
Hodgson on the Selhurst Park Redevelopment and on Tottenham
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson lent his support to the potential redevelopment of Selhurst Park. Economic development and regeneration consultancy, Regeneris Consultancy highlighted the positive impact the redevelopment would have on the borough and the people of South London as a whole. As well as raising the stadium capacity to around 34,000, it would also […]
Leicester City Previews: ‘Nothing but the Huth’ – Can Puel’s men put a stop to Guardiola and co?
Manchester City vs Leicester City 10/02/18 Kick off: 5:30pm Preview: Riyad Mahrez, where are you when we need you? Who remembers our title-winning season, where Riyad Mahrez stole the show in our 3-1 victory at the Etihad? I certainly do. However, Mr Mahrez isn’t currently playing ball with Leicester and Claude Puel has confirmed that […]
Ake praised by Howe ahead of Huddersfield trip
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praised summer acquisition Nathan Ake and highlighted that a perseverance with personal footballing philosophies is “common sense” as his side prepare to take on Huddersfield. The Dutch Defender has been pivotal to the Cherries this season and scored a key goal against his former club Chelsea, in the 3-0 away […]
A Guide to Mauricio Pochettino
The definition of disciple, according to The Oxford English Dictionary, is a follower or pupil of a teacher, leader or philosopher. Marcelo Bielsa is one of football’s greatest philosophers. Bielsa has drilled his style into many players and managers who are now having an impact in the modern game. These include Pep Guardiola and Mauricio […]