Taking a gamble on Oscar Chelsea’s start to the new season has been hampered by two embarrassing losses. Jose Mourinho, who was brought in by the club to rejuvenate the side, has seen his team slump to a defeat at Everton, followed by a shock 2-1 defeat to FC Basel, a match many would have … Read more
Basel shocked the European footballing world , by taking away 3 points at Stamford Bridge . Jose Mourinho’s eggs were left scrambled at the end of 90 minutes, as they wondered what went wrong. Let’s have a look at how the Swiss champions were able to achieve a historic first victory in the British Isles. … Read more
As I start writing this, the Three Lions have dropped to 16th in the FIFA rankings, their lowest in 12 years, while the ever so ‘Grumpy’ manager of the National Team has hit back to Gary Linekar over ‘awful’ jibe and has defended his Long Ball Tactics. The Former England striker rightly criticized England’s awful passing against Ukraine, expressing … Read more
Mesut Ozil’s sensational deadline-day transfer from Real Madrid to Arsenal has captured the headlines as one of the most extraordinary moves in recent history. While Madrid fans and players alike are distraught at the loss, Arsenal’s supporters are overjoyed at the signing of the googly-eyed German. But what does the move mean for Ozil’s career? … Read more
Brazil cruised to a 6 nil victory over Australia, further affirming their status as the favorites to lift the 2014 World Cup. Luiz Felipe Scolari had to deal with the absence of Oscar, Hulk, Daniel Alves and Fred as he made the brief switch to a solid a 4-3-2-1, giving Ramires and Bernard a start. … Read more
1) Andre Villas Boas’ gameplan was broadly correct. Logically Villas Boas would have looked at Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa setup from the opening day of the season, where Fabian Delph and Ashley Westwood were phenomenal in shutting down Arsenal’s midfield. Hence, setting up with Paulinho and Moussa Dembele in midfield to press heavily, as well as playing … Read more
It’s North London derby day (probably the best derby in the league). Both Arsenal and Tottenham’s recent form suggest that this will not be an one-sided game and both the teams have enough fire power in them to defeat each other. Odds favors Tottenham to finally overtake and qualify for champions league this season after … Read more
Spurs vs Swansea Date: 25th August Venue: White Hart Lane Spurs vs Swansea – Two teams face each other boosted with their mid week European victories. Swansea smashed Petrolul Ploiesti 5-1 at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday evening while Tottenham enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 win at Dinamo Tbilisi on the same day with both their … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur kick off their their season with a trip to newly promoted Crystal Palace. AVB added great depth to this Tottenham squad by signing ready made talents like Paulinho and Roberto Soldado. Nacer Chadli and recently signed Etienne Capoue added much needed versatility to the squad. Fans’ expectation are high as always. They believe this year, they will … Read more
With Spurs signing Paulinho and Nacer Chadli some neutral fans may be perplexed as to how they will fit into Andre Villas-Boas’ team next year, maybe some Tottenham fans will be wondering as to how the new addition will fit in as well. I believe I know the answer, but don’t quote it as gospel! … Read more