4/17 Recap: The games may have both ended up as draws, but for once I’m OK with that. That is because, for the first time in way too long, both my props hit yesterday. Granted, taking Both Teams Score props in games destined to have goals isn’t going out on a limb. But I’ll take… Continue reading Serie A’s Last Chance Saloon – Picks From Across The Pond for April 18, 2018
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Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
4/2 Recap: I’d like to take a second here at the beginning to thank Real Betis’ Sergio Leon. Even though my bet was set to win in that match, he still sealed the deal late with a sleek toe poke goal. That is more than I can say for Cardiff City. Though they were able… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
A Better Saturday – Picks From Across The Pond for March 31, 2018
3/30 Recap: Good Friday did not live up to the adjective here on Picks From Across The Pond. Derby County continued their miserable run of form, laying an absolute egg at home against bottom club Sunderland. They were fairly unlucky with a deflection for the Black Cats’ first goal, but they crossed their own path on… Continue reading A Better Saturday – Picks From Across The Pond for March 31, 2018
Non-Champions League Champions – Picks From Across The Pond for March 14, 2018
3/13 Recap- The second verse, and third in this case, is the same as the first. I can not pick the Champions League to save my life. Shakhtar squandered every chance they had before going down to ten men. Roma’s away goal proved the difference in the end as the Giallorossi advanced on a 2-2… Continue reading Non-Champions League Champions – Picks From Across The Pond for March 14, 2018
UCL Re-Do – Picks From Across The Pond for March 7, 2018
3/6 Recap: So let’s just say the first set of UCL second legs didn’t go so hot for me. The return of the Champions League brought my “account” into the negatives as both PSG and Liverpool could not deliver. Liverpool was already up 5-0 in the tie, so they get a pass for pumping the… Continue reading UCL Re-Do – Picks From Across The Pond for March 7, 2018
Blaise Matuidi Is The Bargain Of The Summer
Transfer spending in Europe is out of control. The fees paid for even the most marginal of players were astronomical this summer. Manchester City broke the defender price scale. Club and world record fees fell with great regularity. But from the ashes of countless Euros, dollars, and pounds being lit on fire, Juventus emerges with… Continue reading Blaise Matuidi Is The Bargain Of The Summer
Manchester United Circling On Pogba
Manchester United has had quite the busy summer. They began it with the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager. The Special One’s arrival wasn’t a surprise, but it was a clear statement regarding United’s recent struggles. Mediocrity was no longer an option at Old Trafford. The board followed up Mourinho’s hiring with several high profile… Continue reading Manchester United Circling On Pogba
Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules. Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year. But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware. Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
January Transfers That Need To Happen
New Year’s Day is a two pronged celebration for football fans worldwide. Not only is it the new year, it is the opening of the January transfer window. While the majority of big transfer business is done in the summer, the January transfer window allows teams to address pressing needs as well as solidifying their squad… Continue reading January Transfers That Need To Happen