by James Yorke | 14 January, 2018
Poor recruitment has not helped Pellegrino at Southampton, but manager is also to blame for poor form
Four Premier League wins by the end of November will usually land you in mid-table, as it did for Southampton this season. On November 26 Saints steam...
by Tim Vickery | 13 January, 2018
Why have Argentina fallen behind Brazil when it comes to producing quality goalkeepers?
The phrase ‘Brazilian goalkeeper’ does not, historically speaking, inspire a great deal of confidence. This is a little harsh. True, Feli...
by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 10 January, 2018
Football’s secrecy culture is highly damaging
Earlier this week, a British newspaper ran an article lifting the veil on Philippe Coutinho’s recent move to Barcelona. Comprising a series of p...
by Scott Patterson | 10 January, 2018
James Wilson is in last-chance saloon with Sheffield United loan - is he good enough to make it at Manchester United?
James Wilson has secured a loan move away from Manchester United this week, as it was announced on Wednesday that he has joined Sheffield United until...
by Simon Harrison | 08 January, 2018
Diego Costa’s return helps Atletico Madrid turn back the clock and bare their teeth again
Atletico Madrid’s home clash against Getafe, a mini-Madrid derby in itself, was to be overshadowed by everything else last weekend. Diego Costa ...
by Tim Vickery | 06 January, 2018
Why Ramiro Funes Mori has something to offer Argentina’s World Cup challenge
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli is on a tour of Europe, meeting his players, judging their form and fitness, and explaining to them what he intends to ...
by Ryan Baldi | 03 January, 2018
Tactical analysis: Midfield all-rounder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is destined for the top
Considering the sporting stock he comes from – his father, Nikola Milinković, a former footballer, and his mother, Milana Savić, a professiona...
by James Horncastle | 03 January, 2018
"Complete midfielder" Veretout puts Villa struggles behind him at Fiorentina
There is a chapter in Monchi’s book about integrating new signings, particularly those from abroad and how the unforeseen can determine whether ...
by Scott Patterson | 03 January, 2018
Why Manchester United should sign PSG winger Lucas Moura this January
Even before the January transfer window opened, Manchester United were linked with a whole host of players that Jose Mourinho reportedly wanted to sig...
by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 02 January, 2018
Did Everton make a mistake by hiring Sam Allardyce?
It’s exactly a month since Sam Allardyce rode into Goodison Park on his white horse and, over the eight Premier League games since, Everton have...
by Tim Vickery | 30 December, 2017
Richarlison surprises Fluminense fans with fast start at Watford - could he make Brazil's World Cup squad?
Recent results – and that late collapse against Swansea – might hint at an idea that Watford are starting to run out of steam. But there s...
by James Horncastle | 29 December, 2017
European qualification the target as Udinese soar under Oddo
What Udinese are experiencing at the moment is more than just a new manager bounce. Think of them as rocket fired into outer space. Massimo Oddo has t...