UCL Draw Was Rough On London

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UCL Draw Was Rough On London

The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week.  The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th.   I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before.  For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London

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

Hull Irreparably Damaged

The Premier League season is just days away.  After Leicester City’s meteoric rise last year, the phrase anybody can win has taken new meaning.  Teams have spent more than ever.  Many a world star have found their way to England.  Morale is at an all time high among Premier League clubs.  Then there is poor… Continue reading Hull Irreparably Damaged

Leroy Sane Will Be What Sterling Wasn’t

Manchester City doesn’t care about price tags.  An exorbitant transfer fee is a means to an end for the club.  But that doesn’t mean that they are entirely an organization about the now.  City have spent more and more recently with an eye towards the future.  Last year that strategy netted them Kevin De Bruyne… Continue reading Leroy Sane Will Be What Sterling Wasn’t

Europa League Bringing The Drama

The UEFA Europa League has always been the Champions League’s younger sibling vying for the attention of the footballing masses.  The competition is well aware of its second fiddle status, but over the past few years it has made strides in increasing its relevance.  From giving the champion automatic qualification to the Champions League to… Continue reading Europa League Bringing The Drama

Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss

Defending Premier League champion Chelsea have been in a bad way since the start of the 2015-16 campaign.  They are currently 14th in the table through 15 games.  That is the worst showing for a reigning title holder in Premier League history.  The latest setback, a 1-0 loss to promoted side Bournemouth, has left manager… Continue reading Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss