3/2 Recap: I was on my way to a banner start to this series. Gladbach was up 2-0 on Werder Bremen and Middlesbrough led by the same margin against Leeds United. Only one team completed the task at hand though. Patrick Bamford completed his hat trick for Boro and secured me my first result, even though… Continue reading United We Stand- Picks From Across The Pond for March 5, 2018
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The Journey Begins – Picks From Across The Pond for March 3, 2018
As we all know, the European footballing schedule never ends. Nary a day goes by that one or more of the leagues from across the Atlantic have at least one game running, whether it be a cup, league game, or even a friendly match. And oh yeah, there is this tournament coming up in the summer… Continue reading The Journey Begins – Picks From Across The Pond for March 3, 2018
EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
The English Premier League season is nearly upon us. This weekend is one I’ve been waiting for since the last kick of last season. Sure, the footballing calendar never ends. But with the Premier League being the one that indoctrinated me to European football as a whole, the start of their season is extra special… Continue reading EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
Manchester City Destroyed Defender Pricing
Since their rise to prominence, Manchester City has spent summers spending like trust fund babies. This transfer window has been no different. The big change this window is where they are spending that money. Having seen the two teams ahead of them in the table last season, Spurs and Chelsea, build their clubs around defense,… Continue reading Manchester City Destroyed Defender Pricing
Joe Hart Must See Red
I’m going to start this off with a bit of a disclaimer. I am a Liverpool FC supporter. They are one of the few clubs these days that invoke true emotions on matchday for me. With that being said, last year was a mixed bag of those emotions. A return to Champions League competition is… Continue reading Joe Hart Must See Red
Bob Bradley’s Brave New World
Americans don’t like being second class at anything. This goes for politics, sports, so and so forth. For years though, Americans abroad in the soccer world have been viewed as second class or worse. Every time a player or coach leaves our shores, they are met with either cynicism or outlandish expectations. No place is… Continue reading Bob Bradley’s Brave New World
Who’s Next For England?
Well, that was quick. Sam Allardyce’s tenure as England manager lasted just 67 days and one competitive match. Big Sam dug his own grave though. The former Premier League manager was entangled in a lengthy sting operation dealing with a litany of FA violations and UEFA and FIFA rules circumvention. The video of the seedy… Continue reading Who’s Next For England?
Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?
Leicester City was a timeless tale last season. Their title victory gave hope to every underdog in every competition across the globe. 5000-to-1 shots took on the biggest spenders in the game and came out on top. Despite many hopes and prayers, it is probably not something we are going to see again in England… Continue reading Should Leicester City Go All In On Champions League?
Can Sam Allardyce Save England?
Every sport has their team that gets more than their fair share of grief. In international football, that team is England. The Premier League draws more eyes than ever, which in turn heaps even more pressure on their national side. But with each passing major tournament, the disappointing results continue to mount for the Three… Continue reading Can Sam Allardyce Save England?
6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
The group stage of the Copa America Centenario is winding down, but lucky for us football fans another tournament is about to get underway. The European Championships start Friday afternoon in France. The tournament has expanded this year, with 24 teams vying for Euros glory. It all begins with the hosts getting the opening night… Continue reading 6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros