Articles by Simon Harrison
by Simon Harrison | 24 October, 2017
Long-term appointment Eduardo Berizzo in a short-term pickle at struggling Sevilla
In the wake of Celta Vigo’s incredible run in last season’s edition of the Europa League, a competition in which La Celeste battled their ...
by Simon Harrison | 16 October, 2017
Valencia showing early top-four pedigree after blistering La Liga start
Marcelino may have already tried to distance Valencia from title-challenge talk, but after eight games in the Spanish top flight, they sit in second...
by Simon Harrison | 03 October, 2017
Athletic Club’s logical hire Kuko Ziganda is making illogical decisions
Kuko Ziganda was the easy choice. His experience managing Athletic’s youth sides stood heavily in his favour. For a club that has self-imposed s...
by Simon Harrison | 25 September, 2017
Fran Escriba’s early-season departure leaves Villarreal under pressure to hire with the long-term in mind
Fran Escriba was never Villarreal’s man. The 52-year-old coach was appointed after former boss Marcelino walked out on the eve of the 2016/2017 ...
by Simon Harrison | 18 September, 2017
Borja Mayoral has his first taste of the limelight as Madrid and Bale silence doubters
They ride again, said the front page of Marca, in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 3-1 away win against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening. Except&nb...
by Simon Harrison | 11 September, 2017
Real Madrid the latest victim of La Liga’s surprise package Levante
Rotation was the key to Real Madrid’s title win during the 2016/2017 campaign, but this weekend featured plenty of regrets. After drawing 1-1 wi...
