Typical North London derby it was with some breath taking end to end football, ear deafening fan chants and goals too. Unlike last two derbies, it was Tottenham this time who secured three hard earned points (literally 6 points) from the game. Let’s analyze the game tactically, Early Arsenal (Half) Domination Possession wise, Arsenal dominated … Read more
Around about ten years ago, anybody who would have guessed that lowly Swansea City would be a Premier League side would have gained some funny looks. It was something which was a million miles away as the Welsh side sat propping up all four of the top divisions; the first agenda was keeping themselves in … Read more
Recently, I have noticed that the number of rumours linking Luis Suarez away from Liverpool have been growing slowly, but growing nonetheless. While it is by no means strange for a player as superbly talented as Suarez to be linked with a move elsewhere, I have noticed something which has separated this rumour from the … Read more
After just two days’ rest due to the snow postponement of Bologna’s match with Fiorentina at the weekend, Serie A action is upon us once again starting with what will undoubtedly be a delightfully passionate encounter on Friday. Without further adieu, as the hour of calcio draws near, let’s take a detailed look at the … Read more
An exciting project, fueled with ambition of the Qatari owners. PSG are finally challenging at the heights they should have been hitting many years ago as a big city club. With Ligue 1 seeming like a banker unless there is a major slip up, attention could afford to sway to the Champions League. An honour … Read more
As great as it is to live and watch the wonderfully talented and ageless keepers of today such as Casillas, Schwarzer, Cech, Neuer and Valdez it is also important to document and reflect on the players and teams that left an indelible mark on the great game that has carried through to our current batch. … Read more
AC Milan’s poor start to the 2012/2013 Serie A season will have come as little surprise to anybody. After losing the vast majority of the squad’s experience in the summer, which included the departures of Alessandro Nesta, Gennaro Gattuso, Filippo Inzaghi and Clarence Seedorf the current squad found it difficult to get by without the … Read more
Roberto Martinez’s Wigan are renowned for their knack of surviving in the Premier League against the odds season after season. So, as they sit eight goals above the relegation zone, can The Latics beat the drop once more? An Arouna Koné double, Maynor Figueroa’s first goal this season, and some last ditch defending from Paul … Read more
Arsene Wenger, the man to have revolutionized the “English football” way by his vision, tactics, training methods and dietary plans for players is being shunned and called names by the Arsenal faithful as they grow increasingly frustrated with the team’s almost 8 years of no trophies. One can argue what they like about Arsenal playing … Read more
Whilst his exploits at Ajax had made him a recognisable name across Europe, Luis Suarez really announced himself to the world at the World Cup in 2010. Typically for the player, Suarez drew praise for his fine performances in Uruguay’s impressive run to the semi finals, but gained far more attention for a less, shall … Read more