Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships

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Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships

If you really pay attention, there is always a major tournament going on across the globe.  The footballing calendar never relents.  There is little respite for world class players.  They deal with grueling seasons for their clubs.  Instead of summers on holiday, internationals usually spend their time in training camps and tournament play.  There is… Continue reading Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships

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?

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?

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

Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel

It is the January transfer window in the football world.  It is a one month mad dash to mend all the injuries and deficiencies your team possesses.  While players will be changing shirts and addresses with great regularity, another cycle is beginning to swirl in the European football community.  The first domino to fall in… Continue reading Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel