Joe Cole praises Chelsea academy boy for midfield presence
by The UEFA Champions League group stages are an intriguing place, often giving coaches the chance to rotate their squads. Given the makeup of the modern …
Category: Football
The quiet brilliance of Ricardo Carvalho
by Portugal have produced an abundance of flair footballers who have wowed fans of the beautiful game playing for Europe’s biggest clubs over the past two …
Why we will never see another manager repeat Brian Clough’s achievements
by When Brian Clough was appointed Derby County manager in the summer of 1967, the club had just finished 17th in the Second Division. They had …
Callum Hudson-Odoi suggested as left winger moving forward
When Thomas Tuchel first arrived at Chelsea, the German tactician spent time giving a range of players chjances in new positions. One player who was …
Gonzalo Higuain considering retirement amid MLS failure
Having once been a star at clubs like Real Madrid and SSC Napoli, as well as Juventus, Gonzalo Higuain was rated as a top class …
The Magic of Garrincha: The Angel With Twisted Legs Who Won Brazilian Hearts
by On a recent wander in Rio de Janeiro I was approached by someone – a senior citizen – who recognised me from appearances on Brazilian …
Edouard Mendy finds Ballon d’Or support from an unlikely place
For Chelsea fans, the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as coach was the catalyst to turning things around so drastically. The decision to sack Frank Lampard …
Paul Pogba admits he speaks to former Juventus teammates amid future discussion
Seen as one of the most in-demand players in the world, Paul Pogba is a genuine superstar of the modern game. His time at Manchester …
Achraf Hakimi bullish on PSG trophy chances
As one of the fastest players in world football, Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi is hard to catch. The player has become one of the …