Articles by James Horncastle
by James Horncastle | 03 October, 2017
Milan lack cohesion, condition and comprehension, but Montella deserves the benefit of the doubt
There was a discernible shift in the tone adopted by Milan’s new directors after Sunday’s defeat by Roma. The language was softer, more sy...
by James Horncastle | 29 September, 2017
Sampdoria embrace Monaco-lite identity to come back stronger in Serie A
Plaudits tend to mean more when they arrive from your opponents, even if they are being used to make a point. And by showering Sampdoria coach Marco G...
by James Horncastle | 20 September, 2017
Bologna draw serves as a reality check for Scudetto hopefuls Inter
After making the best start a new Inter manager has made since the days of Gigi Simoni in 1998, Luciano Spalletti wisely cautioned against getting too...
by James Horncastle | 12 September, 2017
"Dybala should be made illegal" - the rise and rise of Juventus' new No.10
The crowd at the Allianz Arena were practically throwing roses at Paulo Dybala’s feet as he trudged over to the sidelines for a flash interview ...
by James Horncastle | 31 August, 2017
Roma win the race for Patrik Schick, the Czech forward likened to Dennis Bergkamp
There have been several high-profile transfer sagas this summer but Patrik Schick’s had more twists and turns than any other. As the breakout st...
by James Horncastle | 22 August, 2017
Academy product Cutrone living the dream among Milan's big names
There is a delicious irony about Milan spending €234m on new talent this summer only for an academy graduate, who cost the club next to nothing, ...
