Articles by James Yorke
by James Yorke | 13 June, 2018
Why Gabriel Jesus would be a smart pick for the World Cup Golden Boot
Brazil enter the 2018 World Cup with a forward line they could have done with four years ago. Back then, Neymar carried the fight on the front end wit...
by James Yorke | 04 June, 2018
Why Portugal are being underrated ahead of the World Cup
With traditional European giants Holland and Italy missing, this World Cup feels like it lacks a little depth. As a result, the major players will be ...
by James Yorke | 27 May, 2018
Managerial merry-go-round has hit full speed already
The dust has barely settled on this season’s Premier League but the managerial churn is already in full swing. Sam Allardyce and David Moyes bot...
by James Yorke | 20 May, 2018
FA Cup final offers scant rewards after mixed seasons for Chelsea and Manchester United
There was no small irony in the way this season’s FA Cup final panned out. An early goal - a penalty even - followed by a stoic defensive strate...
by James Yorke | 08 May, 2018
Leicester have some big decisions to make this summer - and it's not just about the manager
In late February, it looked like three Premier League teams would vie for a potential Europa League slot and a “best of the rest” seventh-...
by James Yorke | 29 April, 2018
With time running out, an assessment of the Premier League's relegation weirdness
Premier League relegation is proving a less than straightforward affair. With just a fortnight to go, there is plenty of uncertainty and no team has y...