It has happened to some of the finest players in any sport. A brief moment of madness in which even the upper echelon of athletics are brought down to the lowest level. In English football, we’ve bore witness to some doozies. From Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick to Luis Suarez’s strange choice of in-game meals, the… Continue reading Has Jamie Vardy Cost Leicester City The Title?
Category: England
Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Roberto Firmino was one of the last signings of the Brendan Rodgers era at Liverpool. The Brazilian featured in Brazil’s Copa America 2015 campaign, catching the eye of the then Reds head honcho. He signed shortly after the tournament ended from German side Hoffenheim with a fee in the neighborhood of £29,000,000. Early on it looked… Continue reading Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester United is one of the most storied clubs in Europe. Under Sir Alex Ferguson they asserted themselves as the elite side in the Premier League. However, since the stately Scot’s departure, the Red Devils have found themselves in a bit of a rut. David Moyes’ tenure was a calamity, but it was still ended… Continue reading Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Manchester City has had quite the tempestuous campaign. While their Premier League form has been inconsistent, to be nice, injuries have been a consistent presence in City’s life. Their manager is doing his best with his lame duck status, knowing his replacement has already been named. Turmoil around the future of many of their core,… Continue reading Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Crystal Palace’s Horror Show
It has been ten league games now since Crystal Palace last won. Since that 2-1 win away at Stoke on December 19th, Palace have scored six goals and conceded a staggeringly bad nineteen. They have drawn three and lost seven of their last ten league match days, leading manager Alan Pardew to concede that his side… Continue reading Crystal Palace’s Horror Show
The Romelu Lukaku Conundrum
Romelu Lukaku is quite good at football. Even casual observers of Everton matches are normally quick to point out the massive Belgian leading the line for the Toffees. With 21 goals in all competitions to this point in the season including 16 in the league, the 22-year-old has already taken up residence as one of… Continue reading The Romelu Lukaku Conundrum
Jose Mourinho’s United
When Sir Alex Ferguson decided it was his time to walk away from the dugout at the end of the 2012/13 season he did so in the only way befitting of his career; as a champion. Manchester United had just become the first, and to this point only, team in English football history to capture… Continue reading Jose Mourinho’s United
Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
There have been varying stages of disappointment when it comes to the 2015-16 Manchester United campaign. A return to Europe marked a successful first year under Louis Van Gaal, but his encore has been the antithesis of the style of football the Red Devils cultivated for years under Sir Alex Ferguson. How the Dutchman has… Continue reading Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
Arsenal Still Have Problems In Front Of Goal
Make no mistake, Danny Welbeck’s last gasp winner in front of the Emirates Stadium faithful to beat table-topping Leicester was a seismic moment. A draw or a defeat would have seen Arsenal’s title challenge treading on extremely thin ice. Especially as North London rivals Tottenham continued their stellar form with a win over Manchester City… Continue reading Arsenal Still Have Problems In Front Of Goal
Deadline Day Disappoints Again
For all intents and purposes, the January transfer window slammed shut at 11 PM GMT (6 PM ET) today. Teams in the German Bundesliga have until 5 PM GMT tomorrow to wheel and deal, but no blockbusters are expected in that final day and a half. The end of the winter transfer window used to… Continue reading Deadline Day Disappoints Again