Stories From 2019’s Summer of Soccer
With the Copa America, Women’s World Cup, African Cup Of Nations and CONCACAF Gold Cup all taking place this past month, my latest video takes a look at the notable talking points from the summer…
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The eternal footballing tale of a Burnley fan: An ’emotional rollercoastor’ ride at its finest
A pin-drop silence greeted the festive atmosphere surrounding Turf Moor on Boxing Day last season as Burnley were thrashed 5-1 at home by Everton, leaving them in the relegation zone just three points a way from safety. Some fans called…
Rondon set for Rafa Benitez reunion
Salomon Rondon is poised to link up with former boss Rafa Benitez and sign for Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang. Benitez, who joined the Chinese Super League club last month, is keen to be…
Excitement of a new football season awaits
Doesn’t time fly by when you’re having fun, by the time this article goes out, Watford FC would have completed two weeks of pre-season. They then fly out to Austria for a weeks’ intense training,…
His parents used to burn his boots as a youngster but now Samuel Chukwueze is destined for success
There is a beauty in the unexpected but often even more so in the expected. Everyone knew what Arjen Robben could and almost certainly would do, yet they could do nothing to stop him. He…
Maxi Gomez: The hotly contested striker considered Luis Suarez’s successor
The summer transfer window is currently open resulting in media reports of extraordinary transfer deals involving popular players like Neymar, Mattias De Ligt being on the rise. An average football fan is more than familiar…
Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Finals starts today, with VAR set to make it’s debut.
The 32nd Edition of the Africa Cup of Nations Quarter Finals starts today, after a one day break. There are two matches to be played today. The Teranga Lions of Senegal will be playing against…
Europe – Value for Money
My final piece in my VALUE FOR MONEY SERIES concentrates on possible imports from Europe. A big issue with the English game is the attitude to foreign talent being better than our own and the…
Young, talented and versatile: What Arsenal can expect from Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Martinelli
It’s safe to say that Arsenal need to undergo a massive rebuild this summer. Supporters are becoming frustrated due to lack of investment and the north London club are being linked with every player under…
Lionesses must be ruthless to ensure that football is not the winner
By Mark Docherty If somebody had told me earlier this year that I would be spending significant parts of my summer watching women’s football, I would likely have asked if they were feeling unwell….