The Di Stéfano era, the yé-yé team, the ‘Quinta del Buitre’, the Galácticos, and now the Cristiano Ronaldo-era has come to an end at Real Madrid; how do you replace the ultimate goal machine?
The Arsenal re-build: Midfield & attack recruitment
We’ve done the backline, we’ve discussed the tactics, and now it’s time to look at what Arsenal need in midfield and attack to make a push for the Champions League places again. Legs in midfield Granit Xhaka is an excellent passer and controller of tempo, but the Swiss international is very slow, which has caught him…
The 4 best options to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari
2018 looks like it will really be the year we say goodbye to Kimi Raikkonen, but who take the Ice Man‘s seat? Here are my four best picks. Daniel Ricciardo Ricciardo is already being recruited by the Italian media, who are famously influential on Ferrari’s recruitment strategy. The Aussie is on an expiring deal at Red Bull…
Max Verstappen is still the G.O.A.T. in the making
People get on his back for his recklessness this season, but let’s not forget that Max Verstappen is still on track to become the greatest of all time. There’s quite literally not a realistic record for ‘youngest (___)’ he hasn’t broken yet. Verstappen is the youngest ever driver in F1 history. He’s the youngest ever…
The Arsenal re-build: Backline recruitment
We’ve talked some tactics in my last post, and now it’s time to make some tough executive decisions – what positions need strengthening and who needs replacing? Unai Emery has been appointed as Arsenal’s new manager since my latest post, which has somewhat changed the way that I’ve approached this article. Still, the fundamental changes…
The Arsenal re-build: Tactics
Wenger is out so Arsenal Fan TV are happy again, and now it’s time for the Gunners to build the team around the best chance creator in the world; Mesut Özil. For me, it’s quite obvious. Özil has been a dividing figure since he signed from Real Madrid on deadline day in the summer of 2013, but…
Betis come back to beat Malaga and ensure European spot
Real Betis have secured their spot in Europe for next season after coming from behind to beat Malaga 2-1 through a beautiful Fabián goal. The Sevillian side needed all three points in this small Andalusian derby to make sure they would qualify for at least Europa League football next season. Málaga had been plagued by…
Betis’ European dreams can become reality at the Villamarín
Monday night could be the night that Real Betis return to Europe, as a win would guarantee a spot for next year’s Europa League. The opponents for Betis at the Benito Villamarín are already relegated Málaga, a team that still has distant memories of competing in Europe, as they were in Champions League quarter-final just…
West Brom Albion U23’s – Blackburn Rovers U23’s Match Preview: A Tale of Two Cities
Today’s Premier League 2 Division 2 action sees the newly-crowned champs Blackburn Rovers U23’s travel to take on a side that has had quite the opposite season – West Bromwich Albion U23’s. It’s funny how the form of the senior teams often dictates the form of the club’s youth teams. Blackburn, albeit in League One,…
4 players who need a move to go to the World Cup
I don’t always agree with Alan Shearer, but there’s one thing he said that really struck me (in a good way). He talked about the January transfer window before a World Cup. Players who are just outside of their national teams, and aren’t getting enough playing time. He argued teams should look to make a…
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