On Tuesday, Manchester United finally brought an end to David Moyes’ miserable reign at Old Trafford. Even this most sacred of institutions-who were supposed to be anathema to the prevalent football culture of sacking managers at the drop of a hat- could not allow it continue any longer. As the team lurched from one defeat … Read more
The inevitable news of David Moyes’ sacking along with Ryan Giggs’ appointment as the Interim Manager was announced on Tuesday. This leads us to a host of good managerial options linked with Manchester United for next season- Klopp, van Gaal, Queiroz as well as Simeone. Many fans also felt that the club dealt harshly with … Read more
There has been lots of speculation on Chelsea legend Frank Lampard’s future, especially with interest from the Major Soccer League. Unlike last year, when Frank was clearly having at least one more season in him, this season he has shown clear signs of ageing. Despite being old and much slower than his previous self, Lampard … Read more
David Moyes run as the Manchester United manager has come to an end, losing 2-0 to former team Everton FC was seen as the final nail in the coffin in what has been a bad season for the reigning Champions of England. The names of Louis Van Gaal, Jurgen Klopp, Diego simeone and Jose Mourinho being … Read more
Brendan Rodgers’ transfer policy has been less than satisfactory in the short spell that he has been the manager of the club. Apart from the two additions of Sturridge and Coutinho in the January of 2013, most of the other new additions have not been able to make a mark for the club. And that … Read more
Liverpool’s meteoric rise to within touching distance of their first league title in 24 years is undoubtedly the story of the 2013/14 season. Brendan Rodgers’ team has matured at the perfect time, whilst many of their rivals have been in transition. Much has quite rightly been made of Rodgers’ attacking style of play that has … Read more
Raheem Sterling’s rise to the crème has been nothing short of sensational this season and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers rightfully singled out the England International for praise after Liverpool’s narrow 3-2 win at Carrow Road which saw the Reds move five points clear at the summit of the Premier League table and take a giant … Read more
One the rock, other the scissor. Vito Mannone flapped, clapped, grasped, punched, cleared, and crash-landed. Fabio Borini scored, pumped fists, and celebrated in obvious abstinence. Mannone stood like a big rock behind the parked bus, while Borini’s sharp blades cut Chelsea’s title hopes into pieces. Chelsea’s Italian connotations went up a whole new level today; … Read more
It is no secret that legendary manager Arsene Wenger has an eye for an attacking player. He has time and again chosen among the best young talents that he knows by hindsight, they would be able to compete in the rigorous Premier League. But he has not been successful in landing some of his major … Read more
Norwich 2-3 Liverpool Tactical Analysis Liverpool came into Carrow Road on Sunday afternoon hoping to continue their impressive unbeaten run of ten games in 2014 and boy did they live up to expectations! The home side would have been believed to show a bit more enthusiasm given Neil Adams’ team are hovering above the dreaded … Read more