Roma and Crystal Palace in talks over creative Wilfried Zaha deal
It has been an eventful summer so far across the Premier League, with many of the bigger teams moving in earnest to rebuild. This often leaves the middle class of the league, including Crystal Palace, fighting to find creative deals. So far this summer, the Eagles have certainly been inventive in their signing choices. The […]
Serge Gnabry representatives holding talks with Liverpool?
Ask any Liverpool fan, and the last ten days to two weeks have been pretty tough. The club missed out on the Premier League and UEFA Champions League within a week of each other. Then, they were informed that star forward Sadio Mane wants to leave the club to start a new challenge. it is […]
Why Liverpool skipped the first-half highlights against Villarreal
It is normal Liverpool practice to show the team video footage at half-time in matches to show what they had done right in the opening 45 minutes of game. The job is delegated to assistant coach Peter Krawietz whose job it is to find a few clips that illustrate best what Jurgen Klopp wants from […]
Neymar Jr facing tough questions ahead of World Cup 2022
Go back to the 2014 World Cup, and it looked like Neymar Jr had the world at his feet. At the peak of his performative powers, the Brazilian was in incredible form for club and for country. An injury to the back suffered against Colombia seen the Selecao eventually crash out of their own tournament […]
Barcelona complete controversial deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
For footballers of the modern era, it is very important to watch what is said in public. Too often, players say one thing without realising how it could come back to impact on their future career options. A fine example of this comes from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon international might have played for illustrious clubs […]
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang stripped of Arsenal captain, future uncertain
Having long been seen as one of the most exciting strikers in the world, the heady mix of pace and technique makes Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang a very interesting player indeed. However, the striker has long had some serious issues with discipline – going back to his days at Borussia Dortmund, when he annoyed club and fans […]
New Barcelona coach defends Sergi Roberto from fan and media criticism
For a player who came through the Barcelona academy and has adapted to numerous positions for the club, Sergi Roberto can often feel like a scapegoat. Despite having a strong list of big moments in his Barca career – not least the winning goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the famous comeback – there has always […]
Luke Shaw stands up for struggling England and Manchester United teammate
Football is full of ups and downs for players, especially for those who play at the top clubs. If one player knows how hard it can be to succeed at Manchester United, then, it is Luke Shaw. Signed from Southampton as a precocious youngster, Shaw struggled for long periods of his early career at Old […]
Former Chelsea academy prospect opens door to eventual return
For Chelsea fans, the last few years have been a culmination of many years of jibes from other fans. Told for years that the clubs academy was a mirage, that no real talent emerged into the first-team, things have changed. The transfer ban the club incurred played a major role in stopping the Blues from […]
Romelu Lukaku speaks out on taking the knee gesture
As one of the most high-profile players in world football, Romelu Lukaku is a role model to many. The striker has come from precious little in life to create a historical career for himself. So far, his return to Chelsea has been one that has gone plain sailing. Scoring on debut in the league and […]